B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testingThe new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life into at least the 2050s.By Stephen Losey3 days ago
Latest US strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 6, Hegseth saysIt's the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs, with Hegseth blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel in the Caribbean.8 weeks ago
Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.By Claire Barrett3 months ago
John Luckadoo, last B-17 pilot of the Bloody Hundredth, dies at 103 "Lucky" was just a wide-eyed 21-year-old lieutenant when he manned the B-17 controls and took to the sky for his first bombing mission over Nazi Germany.By J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett3 months ago
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sitesPilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Pentagon leaders hail successful Iran strikes but wary of retaliation The operation against Iran involved 125 American aircraft, 75 precision weapons and a bevy of other U.S. military assets. By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III6 months ago
