‘Counterculture’ approach enabled C-130’s 26-hour marathon flight
The Air Force prepares for future conflicts in which missions involving long-haul flights might be routine.... Read more.
The fighter jet that got Pepsi sued is approaching retirement
The Harrier doesn't win beauty awards and it's not stealthy, but it introduced a crucial capability to the Marines.... Read more.
Tougher-than-nails Coast Guard rescue swimmers describe daring rescues
Often outside the limelight, the elite Coast Guard rescue swimmers save people no one else can reach.... Read more.
31 years after Black Hawk Down, this Army Ranger receives his Silver Star
There was never a point, Larry Moores said, where he and the other Rangers in Mogadishu lost sight of the mission and its importance.... Read more.
Air Force adds dozens of hot-pit refueling sites as it preps for future war
The Air Force is counting on hot-pit refueling to help it fight effectively in austere and far-distributed regions like the Pacific.... Read more.
Ukrainian pilots are training to fly F-16s. Here’s what we know
Ukraine is set to receive about 60 F-16s and a number of Ukrainian pilots have been training on the versatile aircraft since September.... Read more.
All about the Army’s Athlete Program sending a marathoner to the Olympics
The Army's WACP program allows Soldiers to train like professional athletes and compete at the international level.... Read more.
The A-10’s long-delayed retirement is rolling forward. What’s next?
After years of discussions, the A-10 Warthog's retirement is approaching. But don't write off the venerable close air support aircraft just yet.... Read more.
Inside the decade-long quest to bring a missing Tuskegee Airman home
This DoD agency brings home dozens of MIA troops every year. Here's just one story demonstrating the sleuthing required to get this job done.... Read more.
All the military pay and bonus changes coming in the new defense budget
The new defense budget will bring several pay and bonus increases to military members. These are all of them.... Read more.