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Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal

The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.

By Stephen Losey

33 hours ago

Air Force base housing landlord shuns pre-Thanksgiving Christmas decor

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought this was America.

6 days ago

‘Gunners!’ revives forgotten chapter of air war over Korea

A new book details the experiences of gunners on propeller-driven B-29 Superfortresses locked in combat with supersonic jets during the Korean War.

By Dave Kindy

7 days ago

Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence

Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.

By Patricia Kime

2 weeks ago

US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.

3 weeks ago

In reversal, DOD says troops can wear uniforms at Veterans Day events

The Pentagon changed course Wednesday on a policy that would've restricted troops from appearing in uniform at Veterans Day events because of the shutdown.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago