S. Korea Has High Hopes for THAAD
Even though North Korea’s recent test of a medium-range ballistic missile failed, the event still raised concerns among their neighbors …More
Armed Forces News
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Two special-operations airmen each received the Air Force Cross medal – the service’s second-highest honor for valor in combat – …More
Ivy League School Reaches Out
Brown University wants service members to apply for admission. The Providence, R.I.-based Ivy League school announced April 22 that it …More
Nude-Photo Posting Banned
Navy and Marine Corps members no longer are allowed to post nude photos on the internet. Navy Times reported that …More
Navy Develops Disposable Drones
The Naval Research Laboratory is working on the development of small, disposable drone aircraft. Once the CICADA (Close-in Covert Autonomous …More
Trump Signs Bill Extending VA-Care Flexibility
Veterans will continue to have access to private health-care facilities closer to their homes and more ready to provide quick …More
Hill Panel: Flynn Likely Broke Law
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who served briefly as President Trump’s national security adviser, probably broke the law when …More
T-45 Returns to Flight Status
The Navy temporarily grounded its fleet of T-45C Goshawk trainer aircraft, because of potential problems with their On Board Oxygen …More
Army Lifts Hiring Freeze
The Army has lifted the civilian hiring freeze that was put in place April 7. Trump administration plans to reduce …More
F-35s Arrive at Lakenheath
The Air Force has deployed F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to RAF Lakenheath, Great Britain. The planes are from the …More
Pence Visits Troops in S. Korea
Vice President Pence visited U.S. and South Korean troops near the Demilitarized Zone April 17, in part to show support …More
McMaster Visits Pakistan
H.R. McMaster, the Army lieutenant general who now serves as President Trump’s National Security Adviser, met with civilian leaders and …More
U.S. Drops Largest Conventional Bomb on ISIS Target
A US military aircraft dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb on an Islamic State target in Afghanistan …More
FAA Bans Most Drone Flights Near Bases
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new safety instruction pertaining to drones. It is aimed at curtailing unwanted …More
Guidance Issued for New Devices
The Army has issued guidelines for the awarding and wearing of the newly established “C” and “R” devices. Both are …More
Mattis Describes ‘Measured’ Strike on Airfield
Defense Secretary James Mattis said the attack on Shayrat airfield in Syria was a “measured response” to Syrian President Bashar …More
Soldier Killed in Combat
The Pentagon identified Army Staff Sgt. Mark R. De Alencar, 37, of Edgewood, Md., as the soldier who died April …More
Navy Faces ‘Readiness Challenge’
The Navy’s chief researcher, Rear Adm. David J. Hahn, believes that technological advances are posing a “readiness challenge” for sailors. …More
Marines Punished for Roles in Nude-Photo Scandal
The Marine Corps has punished two Marines for their role in the scandal that emerged in March. The Washington Post …More
Navy Destroyers “Severely Degraded” Syrian Airbase
US Navy ships fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Shayrat airfield in Syria on April 7, in response to a …More