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US Navy sinks Houthi small boats during hijack attempt in Red Sea

U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire, sinking three of the four boats and killing the crews.

17 months ago

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, performs lateral pull-downs during a back-and-bicep workout at the fitness center at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 30, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Dwane Young/Air Force)

Air Force to start tracking height-to-waist ratios in April

Airmen and guardians who fall short have a year to get fitter without punishment.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns

The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

3 years ago

Air Force civilian police officer at Joint Base Charleston threatened ‘mass casualty event’: affidavit

The FDLE arrested Thomas James Stephan on Wednesday after receiving a warning from authorities in South Carolina, where the man has worked as an Air Force civilian police officer at Joint Base Charleston.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Transforming Command and Control — A Strategic Imperative for the Warfighter

Ultimately, investing in these efforts today will advance our ability to operate across all domains at speed — accelerating the “kill chain” and preserving our decision advantage.

By Gen Jeff Harrigian

4 years ago

Biden seen likely to keep Space Force, a Trump favorite

Bipartisan congressional support for Space Force makes it likely that Biden will not push for its undoing.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago