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US cuts number of Black Hawks to Afghanistan by two-thirds

Success of the Afghan Air Force will be a key metric for Pentagon planners seeking to draw down U.S. troops in the country. The U.S. is still bearing most of the burden of air support for Afghan troops.

5 years ago

US gives 3 Black Hawk helicopters to Albania military

Albania’s Defense Ministry says the United States has provided three Black Hawk helicopters to bolster its military capacities.

6 years ago

Babe Ruth in a kimono, a deadly Navy sub mishap and the art of baseball diplomacy

The role of baseball in Japanese-U.S. relations has a long and rich history.

By Steven Wisensale, University of Connecticut

6 years ago

Afghanistan’s new Black Hawks have some issues. Would adding Chinooks help fill a capabilities gap?

The U.S. has been transitioning Afghanistan’s air force from its fleet of Soviet-era Mi-17 helicopters to the U.S.-made UH-60 Black Hawks since 2017, but challenges still plague the program.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

The military could save hundreds of billions — by capping pay, scrapping aircraft, slashing benefits, experts say

The Congressional Budget Office report is designed to spur conversation on the cost of personnel and programs across a host of government agencies.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Perry’s Navy blitzes Mountain Hawks 51-21

The Midshipmen resume their American Athletic Conference schedule at SMU on Sept. 22.

7 years ago