The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia. Col. Anadis Collado and Lt. Col. Douglas Grabowski were relived of their duties March 14 after a loss of trust and confidence in leadership. 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. 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. Load More