Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forcesU.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.By Todd South3 days ago
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leaderThe combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China's military ascent.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 days ago
New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health careA new Air Force policy eliminates the mandatory “stabilization” period that kept aviators grounded longer after seeking help for mental health issues.By Zamone Perez7 days ago
US Air Force eyes deadline to launch new commandThe proposed Integrated Capabilities Command would centralize planning for future requirements that are now scattered throughout the Air Force.By Stephen Losey7 days ago
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmerA U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 days ago
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the countryThe U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press9 days ago