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1,000 US troops deploying to build offshore port for Gaza aid
The military expects to have the mission to distribute aid to the Gaza Strip in the next 60 days.
‘Just in time’ F-35 supply chain too risky for next war, general says
“When you have that mentality, a hiccup in the supply chain … becomes your single point of failure," the F-35's program executive officer said Monday.
In Utah, one airman’s trashed F-35 is another’s training aid
“It’s a neat opportunity for us to get nice, new toys — even if they’re garbage.”
Six leaders fired from Air Force nuclear base in North Dakota
The Air Force declined to say what led to their ousters at Minot Air Force Base, or what disciplinary action they may face.
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny
Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.
By Joe Gould
Air Force grounds most C-130Hs due to cracked propeller barrels
It's uncertain how long it will take Air Mobility Command to replace all the defective propeller assemblies that have grounded most C-130H planes.
Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply
For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations.
By Todd South
US awaits final $17 million repayment from Saudis for air refueling in Yemen war
Between March 2015 and November 2018, the Pentagon spent about $300 million to fly aerial refueling missions in support of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others engaged in the nearly eight-year conflict.
Guardsman says not being ‘feminine’ cost her a job. The government is fighting her lawsuit.
“I’m not done wearing the uniform. I feel that I have more to do,” said Kristin Kingrey, a technical sergeant and civilian employee in the West Virginia Air National Guard.
New bill aims to cut the price of spare parts for DoD
Legislation proposed Wednesday would force government vendors to publicly disclose data about their costs, a move to help the government negotiate better deals for spare parts.
By Joe Gould
Despite drug shortages, military has mostly been able to find alternative supplies
National supply chain issues are causing more drug shortages, according to reports. But the military appears okay for now.
By Karen Jowers