Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tabletsThese autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 days ago
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his planeLoyce Edward Deen survived the battle of Leyte Gulf only to be cut down in a mop-up effort a week later. By Claire Barrett4 days ago
The real story of how NORAD began tracking Santa ClausSeventy years ago, a wrong number prompted the U.S. Air Force to begin issuing reports of St. Nick’s progress on Christmas Eve.By Dave Kindy3 weeks ago
Santa’s elves have been busy bringing cheer to military familiesSanta takes time for train rides with military families through Alaska, and to attend parties with gifts and treats. By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."By Tanya Noury and J.D. Simkins3 weeks ago
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