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Next-gen fighter not dead, but needs cheaper redesign, Kendall says
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says the service is committed to fielding a sixth-generation fighter — but may need to make "trade-offs" to afford it.
Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying again
The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.
Defense Secretary Austin discharged from second hospital stay
Austin, 70, has had ongoing health issues since undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in December.
By Tara Copp, AP
Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties Tuesday
Austin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.
Austin back in the hospital with ‘emergent bladder issue’
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed defense secretary duties late Sunday afternoon.
Air Force may bring back warrant officers to boost technical expertise
A training pipeline for up to 30 junior warrant officers could be in the works to begin later this year.
Air Force seeks retirees to come back to active duty
Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap.
Austin admits he wanted to keep his cancer diagnosis secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that his "first instinct" was to keep his cancer diagnosis private.
Austin’s aide requested ambulance arrive quietly to home on Jan. 1
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 911 call made on Jan. 1 under the Freedom of Information Act.
Austin released from hospital after cancer surgery complications
The defense secretary left the hospital Monday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP