Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.
By Todd South
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More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.
By Todd South
13th MEU holds at-sea memorial for Marine who died after falling overboard
The exhaustive search for New Hampshire native Cpl. Jonathan Currier lasted five days and covered more than 13,000 nautical miles.
By Andrea Scott
Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing gets new commander
The 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve Station in Ohio has a new commander.
Illinois governor names Air Force officer as adjutant general
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has named an Air Force officer to lead the Illinois National Guard.
Commentary: Military legacy is rich with African-American contributions
Black History Month provides the opportunity for us to be curious, to look around, and to learn more about the contributions made by African-Americans to our country.
By Retired Army Col. Charles D. Allen
Governor appoints new head of Illinois Air National Guard
A U.S. Air Force colonel based at Scott Air Force Base is being promoted to general and will head the Illinois Air National Guard.
The Art of War: How combat artists are capturing the soul of the Marine Corps
“Go to war, do art” is now the battle cry of the Marine combat artists.
By Andrea Scott
Air Force legend, Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Jackson dies at 95
Retired Col. Joe Jackson was famous within the aviation community for his daring rescue of a team of Air Force combat controllers who were stranded at the besieged airfield of an abandoned Army Special Forces camp during the Tet Offensive.
By Kyle Rempfer
Dreams come true as 6-year-old fighting rare terminal brain disease becomes honorary Marine
Alex Rubio already has lost most of his vision and has been struggling with his motor skills since his diagnosis.
By Andrea Scott
US withdrawal from Syria so far is only equipment, American official says
The movement of equipment is part of what the military calls the start of a deliberate withdrawal from Syria.
By Philip Issa, The Associated Press
Farewell: Remembering those who died in 2018
We remember some of those who served their country and made their mark.
By Kathleen Curthoys