Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett, 25, of Streamwood, Illinois, died Friday after being injured in what the Air Force called a "workplace incident." Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. The Space Force's first "Red Skies" orbital warfare exercise tested whether guardians could command and control multiple satellites amid simulated threats. Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks. Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases. The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy. The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this." Lt. Gen. David Miller says the service is weeks away from announcing plans to expand the construct beyond its initial pilot phase. A campaign video highlights his years serving as a judge advocate at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. Load More