Latest "us Air force" stories

From howitzers to suicide drones: Pentagon seeks right ‘balance’ on training Ukrainians on new arms

As the war in Ukraine drags into its third month, the United States is trying to figure out the best way – and the best pace – to train Ukrainian troops on how to use the Western arms flooding into the besieged nation.

By Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

13 months ago

Air Force civilian stole $1.1 million via travel charge card, bought piano, Harley, vacations

Eddie Ray Johnson, Jr., age 60, was sentenced to three years imprisonment and to pay $1,157,540.69 in restitution.

By Rachel Nostrant

18 months ago

Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation

China and Russia have been strategic partners for years.

19 months ago

Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports, officials say

Officials familiar with the data said sexual assault reports went up by about 1 percent, compared with the 2019 totals.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

The Pentagon has cut the number of serious F-35 technical flaws in half

The Pentagon is making progress resolving F-35 glitches, but new issues continue to crop up.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Air Force labs develop and field chemlight replacement

Forces use chemlights for a wide range of activities, from marking rooms during clearance operations to identifying friendly troops for aircraft.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago