Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
By Carla Babb
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Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
By Carla Babb
Military helps Guam after typhoon; Air Force and Navy pause PCS moves
Typhoon Mawar devastated Guam, forcing the services supporting the island's recovery to pause new permanent change of station arrivals.
Federal watchdog sues Pentagon for documents about white supremacy
Watchdog American Oversight is suing for documents it believes could illustrate the full scope of white supremacist activity and ideology among troops.
Can this internal review help shrink the Air Force’s pilot shortage?
The review could also reshape who wields influence among Air Force planners and policymakers in a typically pilot-heavy culture.
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.
Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoon
Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.
By Karen Jowers
Air Force aviators could nab $50K each year by staying in uniform
Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
By Sarah Sicard
Military prepares for disaster relief on Guam after massive typhoon
Airmen at Andersen AFB are working to reopen runways, while other military units are preparing to assist Guam residents.
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG says
Tracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller