Marines have air defense, but need a way to defeat drone swarms
“The big thing that really keeps me up at night is swarms,” Col. Andrew Konicki, head of ground-based air defense for Marine Corps Systems Command, said.
By Todd South
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Marines more than halfway through fielding of new 360-degree radar
More than half of the 60 systems have been received.
By Todd South
Best pics of the week: March 14, 2021
U.S. forces train at Camp Fuji, Ike conducts operations in the Mediterranean, security forces train at exercise Mosaic Tiger at Avon Park Air Force Range, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
An audition for the role of Space Command graphic artist
Space Command's graphic game is on point, but we wanted to offer some additional art.
By Sarah Sicard
Marine Corps purchasing too many CH-53Ks while still testing its capabilities, GAO finds
The lifetime cost of the program is up 63 percent from initial estimates.
By Philip Athey
First lady Jill Biden tours Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
First lady Jill Biden arrived at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island late Tuesday morning, part of her tour of military bases to meet with service families.
Kosovo sends troops to Kuwait on 1st peacekeeping mission; KSF to operate under US Central Command
Kosovo on Tuesday sent a military platoon to Kuwait to take part in the country's first ever international peacekeeping mission.
Guam, missiles and missile defense top INDOPACOM commander’s funding priorities
Funding would add sensors, fires and modernized military exercises.
By Todd South
‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress
Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Joe Gould
Indiana Marine donates kidney to stranger after seeing Facebook post
When the staff sergeant decided to answer her friend’s Facebook post, she had no idea her organ would be going to a Marine veteran.
By Laura Arwood, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune via the AP
Best pics of the week: March 7, 2021
The Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels debut the "Super Delta" formation, the USS Nimitz returns home after 11 months, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Colorado’s Aerospace Alley prepares for Space Command move to Alabama
The earliest Redstone Arsenal would take over hosting Space Command from Colorado Springs would be in 2026.
By Dan Boyce, Colorado Public Radio via AP