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F-35 crashes and explodes in Alaska; pilot ejects safely

An Air Force pilot ejected safely after experiencing an “inflight malfunction” during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, officials said.

3 months ago

‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter

An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 months ago

Food insecurity among military families unacceptable, advocates say

An estimated 325,000 military families are struggling with having enough food each week.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Air Force looks to create single ‘Frankenplane’ from 2 damaged F-35s

The jet is set for completion in March 2025.

By Zamone Perez

17 months ago

Exemption given for Navy to build nuclear sub in stopgap funding bill

The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms.

By Bryant Harris and Megan Eckstein

20 months ago

Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiatives

Congress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.

By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson

20 months ago