Gen. David Allvin will hold the top role in an unofficial capacity until he is formally confirmed by the Senate. The Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya. More than 40 leaders may have escaped punishment for misconduct after senior officials ignored reports of problems. A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting. “This is a situation that one senator has created for us,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Maryland. Rep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue. Is Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade the shortest service member of all time? It’s hard to say for sure. The Senate hold on military promotions impacts service members, families and the communities they call home. By Karen Holt
10 months ago Passing the Major Richard Star Act has been a priority for veterans advocates this year. One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said. Load More