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Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack
Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.
Amid Pacific tensions, new PACAF commander focuses on relationships
Although U.S. relations with North Korea have become much less frosty in the wake of President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts there, tensions in the East and South China seas, and elsewhere in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command have spotlighted the continued need for training and readiness.
By Charlsy Panzino
Warships Kearsarge, Arlington will ‘chase Florence in,’ lead rescues after storm hits
DoD surrounds storm impact area with response forces.
By Tara Copp, AP
Here’s how airmen will gain control of their own career development
As Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast enters his second year as head of Air Education and Training Command he's focusing on giving airmen more control over their training, education and experience.
Air Force: High ops tempos, lack of aircraft, inexperienced maintainers among mishap risks
A series of one-day safety stand-downs across all flying and maintenance wings has given the Air Force several clues on how to correct a string of troubling — and sometimes fatal — aviation crashes and other mishaps, the service said Monday.
The inside story of how a US Navy pilot shot down a Syrian jet
It was the American military's first shootdown of an enemy plane since 1999
Defense Secretary Mattis makes surprise visit to war-weary Kabul
Defense Secretary James Mattis made a surprise visit to Afghanistan’s war-shattered capital on Friday, the U.S. command in Afghanistan said, just days after a suicide bomber killed 21 people in the city and wounded 90 others.
Pentagon, White House consider military strike options on Syria
The Pentagon is preparing military options for President Donald Trump to respond if the Syrian government carries through its threat to use chemical weapons against Idlib.
By Tara Copp, AP
Brigadier general fired from command of Air Guard wing at Andrews
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Bozard was removed from command of the Air National Guard's 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 31.
Planes, tanks and helicopters: Equipment shortfalls are hurting the Guard’s readiness, leaders say
Readiness shortfalls on big-ticket items are straining the National Guard's ability to respond to contingencies, leaders said.
By Kyle Rempfer
US, Greece look at increasing military presence amid tension with Turkey
Commander in Europe is considering options for flight training and multilateral exercises.
By Tara Copp, AP