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An airman sleeps inside a C-17 Globemaster III during a flight over an undisclosed location in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel, Jan. 22, 2018. (Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan/Air Force)

Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says

A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

In a season of deadly rip currents, Air Force officer saves swimmer

Air Force 1st Lt. Micah Grissom rescued a distressed swimmer from a dangerous rip current.

By Georgina DiNardo

22 months ago

Goodbye, coffee? Service members might soon be fueled by a jolt to the brain

The Air Force tested 40 subjects for a new potential treatment for sleep deprivation.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

Airman who died in surfing accident on Okinawa identified

Air Force units and the Japanese Coast Guard searched for the airman for days.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Montana Air Guard pilot among three killed in C-130 crash fighting Australian fires

New South Wales, Australia, said it would fly flags at half-staff in honor of the fallen firefighters.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Airman found dead at Laughlin dorm; investigation under way

The 19-year-old airman had only been in the Air Force since February.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

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