Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press10 days ago
Top Air Force officer previews more org changes in 6-month updateAllvin’s missive, which comes as he reaches the six-month mark as the Air Force’s top officer, touches on more than a dozen initiatives now underway.By Rachel S. Cohen12 days ago
US leaders promise security for Gaza dock mission amid threat concernsGen. CQ Brown said military leaders are working closely with Israeli forces to ensure U.S. troops are kept safe during their humanitarian mission in Gaza.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson4 weeks ago
Air Force 2-star pleads not guilty in sexual assault caseMaj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of sexual assault, and will face court-martial June 17.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.By Colin Demarest7 weeks ago
Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deploymentsAir task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown8 weeks ago
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rallyThe Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Air Force reorg must happen fast and needs funding, chief saysThe Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this."By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago
US Space Force to launch more integrated units to boost efficiencyLt. Gen. David Miller says the service is weeks away from announcing plans to expand the construct beyond its initial pilot phase.By Courtney Albon2 months ago
Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delayThe Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.By Courtney Albon and Stephen Losey2 months ago