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The Air Force doesn’t know why maintenance mishaps spiked in 2023
While the cause of a spike in maintenance-related accidents remains elusive, the Air Force said its maintainer recruitment has improved.
Watch the aircraft that flew over Trump’s July 4 extravaganza
About 20 minutes later, Trump invited Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford to flank him at the podium. And then the skies above began to roar.
By Howard Altman
Suspected suicide bombings in Philippine army camp kills 7
The military has deployed large numbers of troops to predominantly Muslim Sulu to bolster a months-long offensive against remnants of the Abu Sayyaf, which is listed by the United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organization for bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings.
Air Force: Lasers pointed at planes over North Carolina
Officials with the U.S. Air Force say lasers have been aimed at military planes in separate incidents in North Carolina.
Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US ‘prudence’ for weakness
Bolton's tough message seemed to be aimed not only at Tehran, but also at reassuring key U.S. allies that the White House remains committed to maintaining pressure on Iran
By Aron Heller
Iraq boosts security measures at Balad Air Base, home to Air Force trainers and contractors
Security measures have been increased at Balad Air Base in Iraq, which houses U.S. Air Force trainers and associated U.S. contractors, following a mortar attack last week.
Troops in Iraq see spike in ‘indirect fire’ attacks — Iran gets blamed
Katyusha rockets have landed near a number of installations housing American forces in Iraq as tensions with Iran come to a boil.
By Shawn Snow
Air Force cautions troops to beware of sexless ‘involuntary celibates’
The aggressive sect of repugnant men cast the entirety of the blame for their coitus-free existence onto women.
By Jon Simkins
Making home ownership easier for war-wounded veterans
Advocates want to extend adaptive housing grants to make it easier for disabled veterans to buy a second home.
Iranian radars and missile batteries were proposed targets, military officials said
The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump had approved the strikes Thursday night, but then called them off. The newspaper cited anonymous senior administration officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Deployed Eglin civilian coined for her assistance after Taliban attack
After the Taliban attacked a British security camp in Kabul, Afghanistan, last November, retired Air Force officer Kathy Lawhon immediately rallied around the survivors.
By Laura Murgatroyd