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Russia says it scrambled figther jets to intercept B-52 bombersMoscow's defense ministry claimed U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea before changing course.4 days ago
Technical sergeant promotions surge in 2024Nearly 20% of eligible airmen will promote to technical sergeant, a year after those advancements hit a nearly 30-year low.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown6 weeks ago
Air Force promotes more than 1,300 lieutenant colonels this yearMore than 77% of eligible Air Force majors nabbed a promotion to lieutenant colonel on their first try.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown8 weeks ago
The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 months ago
Even with aid arriving, training still needed for Ukraine triumph'In six days, we covered all the theories that NATO artillerymen go through in half a year.'By Tom Mutch2 months ago
Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to helpTroops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.By Rachel S. Cohen2 months ago
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leaderThe combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China's military ascent.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questionsThe U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.By Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and ChadA top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad.By Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from NigerU.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline.3 months ago