‘The Bloody Hundredth’ documentary puts real faces to TV show’s heroesThe 'Masters of the Air' companion documentary allows viewers to learn more about the larger-than-life troops depicted on the show.By Sarah Sicard2 months ago
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
Texas A&M cadets’ Halloween tradition likened to cultish ritualTexas A&M University's Corps of Cadets' annual tradition involves smashing pumpkins and pranking the school band.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
Frontline Photos: Oct. 17, 2021Black Daggers over Oahu, sailors in the spray of Bengal Bay, B-1B's bolting for the Baltic and more in this week's Frontline Photos.3 years ago
Frontline Photos: Sept. 5, 2021U.S. troops help Afghans, Haitians and Louisianans, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.3 years ago
‘It looked apocalyptic’: Airmen describe Afghan departureLined up on the runway at the Kabul airport Monday night were the five last C-17s to leave the country after a chaotic and deadly airlift evacuation that marked the end of America’s involvement in the Afghanistan war.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 years ago
Afghan baby born on C-17 bound for Germany named ‘Reach,’ after the jet’s call signThe baby girl was board in the cargo bay of Reach 828.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
TRANSCOM boss vows to ramp up what is already one of the largest airlift operations in history“My commitment is to ensure that airlift is never the constraint in this operation.”By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Frontline Photos: Aug. 22, 2021Troops help with evacuation in Afghanistan, airmen take part in Red Flag and more in this week's Frontline Photos.3 years ago
Pentagon asks airlines for help moving evacueesDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has activated the initial stage of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program.By Staff and wire report3 years ago
President Biden suggested rescue operations in Kabul. What comes next?Biden signaled he is open to allowing troops into Kabul to rescue Americans.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Counting 183 children, Air Force confirms flying more than 800 Afghans to safety in single flight, new recordThe total number of passengers has been updated from 640 to 823, as children sitting on the laps of adults wasn't included previously.By James R. Webb3 years ago