US launches airstrike on Syria site linked to Iranian-backed militantsThis is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 months ago
US jets strike Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to ongoing drone, rocket attacksIn response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed militias, President Joe Biden ordered U.S. airstrikes against them in Iraq and Syria.By Howard Altman3 years ago
Chuck Yeager, 1st to break sound barrier, dies at 97Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who showed he had the “right stuff” when in 1947 he became the first person to fly faster than sound, has died. He was 97.3 years ago
Best pics of the week: Nov. 29, 2020Marines conduct cold-weather training in Norway, the 25th ID gives an air assault demonstration in Hawaii, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.3 years ago
Here’s how bad the military’s aircraft readiness has gottenNeither the Air Force nor Navy met former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' 80 percent readiness goal for selected fighter jets, GAO said.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
CENTCOM: F-15 flies near Iranian airliner over Syria; Iran objectsIran said it will hold the United States responsible if anything happens to the passenger plane on its way home.By Stephen Losey4 years ago
The military needs a real plan to recruit and retain women, report findsOne in six service members is a woman, a slight increase in the last 15 years.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates test-drove the first lunar rover, died Wednesday at age 88.4 years ago
Attorney fighting for Marine recruit who spent two-plus years locked up sans charges, trial after allegedly hitting drill instructorIt came to a head when one of Ruiz’s drill instructors confronted him over the recruit’s alleged violation of a restraining order.By Philip Athey4 years ago
Out of Iraq? Anger in Baghdad following US airstrikes against Iran-backed militia renews call for American troops to leaveThere have been at least 11 attacks targeting coalition bases in Iraq over the last two months.By Shawn Snow4 years ago
For-profit college’s access to veteran education benefits the focus of new investigationLawmakers are taking another look at the "90/10" rule that encourages schools to target veterans.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Pentagon finally gets its 2020 budget from CongressTrump expected to sign FY20 defense spending.By Joe Gould4 years ago