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US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
After tragedy, US Air Force probes English training for foreign pilots
The 2021 incident prompted Air Force leaders to take a close look at the quality of instruction and how to better accommodate foreign students.
The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned.
NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.
Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotions
GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.
Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees
The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould
Six leaders fired from Air Force nuclear base in North Dakota
The Air Force declined to say what led to their ousters at Minot Air Force Base, or what disciplinary action they may face.
Air Force efforts to reduce on-the-job, chronic injuries take root
One way the Air Force is tackling the problem is by dispatching “operational support teams” to units whose missions are particularly taxing.
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny
Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.
By Joe Gould