US military resumes counterterrorism missions out of Niger basesGen. James Hecker, the top Air Force commander for Europe and Africa, said the U.S. is flying both manned and unmanned missions in Niger.By Tara Copp, AP8 months ago
At Air Force conference, officials call out effect of Tuberville holds“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.By Stephen Losey and Colin Demarest8 months ago
DoD ponders one-time payments to lower ranks to ease economic stressHigh-level discussions are underway about a one-time payment to help lower-paid military families deal with inflation struggles.By Karen Jowers20 months ago
Will roadblocks end soon for military household goods contract?A court decision is expected soon on the new military household goods contract.By Karen Jowers20 months ago
Space Force debuts its official service song ‘Semper Supra’The song is meant to reflect tones reminiscent of the other services’ traditional scores.By Jon Simkins20 months ago
New DoD-funded spouse fellowship program coming in 2023Paid fellowships will help more spouses land long-term employment.By Karen Jowers20 months ago
Abbey Gate, heroism, heartbreak, a baby named ‘Joy’ and a life savedAn Air Force flight nurse deployed to Kabul during the Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021 recalls her story.By Capt. Kayleigh Migaleddi20 months ago
AFSOC plans to demo amphibious MC-130J by end of next year, commander saysA new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.By Leila Barghouty3 years ago
Now’s your chance to submit a name for the Air Force Academy’s new Falcon mascotThe Air Force Academy has started a vote to determine the name of its newest falcon.By Jon Simkins4 years ago
Air Force Academy cadets eye May graduation after second cadet death in 3 days"We will make it to the finish line."By Jon Simkins4 years ago
Mattis: Budget uncertainty leads to questions of whether America ‘has the ability to survive’Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis believes that years of budget uncertainty have left the U.S. military in such a precarious position that if it is not solved soon, it will represent an existential threat to American security.By Aaron Mehta7 years ago