Latest "Defense" stories

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing performs an aerial demonstration at the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth, N.H., Sept. 11, 2021. (Tech. Sgt. Steven Tucker/Air National Guard)

KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffers

It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks during the Striker Stripe event May 9, 2022, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. (Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan/Air Force)

Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more

Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

‘Take the handcuffs off’: Retiring Materiel Command boss remains bullish on airmen’s innovative abilities

Gen. Arnold Bunch retired Monday as Air Force Materiel Command boss after nearly 40 years in uniform.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Chasing pavement: Offutt’s massive runway renovation enters home stretch

The 18-month overhaul is expected to finish in September or October

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Air Force to end preferred basing for enlisted as it changes how airmen find new jobs

The "base of preference" program's last day is May 31.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Air Force general’s sister-in-law describes alleged sexual assault in Day 2 of court-martial

Maj. Gen. Bill Cooley is the former commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

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