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The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal

Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."

By Claire Barrett

4 days ago

Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’

Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said.

By Stephen Losey

12 days ago

In surprise move, Air Force chief of staff to retire 2 years early

Gen. David Allvin will retire this November after two years as the service’s highest-ranking uniformed officer.

By Stephen Losey

4 weeks ago

US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support

Six weeks after the Continental Army was formed in 1775, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since: “We need chaplains.”

By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service

7 weeks ago

Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cuts

Nearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans to cut the E-7 and F-35s.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan

The Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago