In a Future Bomber Force, Old and Ugly Beats New and Snazzy
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AP) — In the topsy-turvy world of U.S. strategic bomber, older and uglier sometimes beats newer and snazzier. As the Air Force charts a bomber … Read More
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Marine Corps Begins Shutdown of All Tank Battalions
The end of the Marine Corps’ tank missions has officially begun. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion recently watched the last of their unit’s tanks depart Twentynine Palms, California. Photos taken of the … Read More
Illegal Charters Continue to Be Monitored By Coast Guard
SAN DIEGO—Policymakers and public health officials are trying to wrangle the Covid-19 pandemic, but those charged with the safety of San Diego’s working waterfront have been trying to limit the … Read More
The Marines’ New CH-53K King Stallion Has Now Been to Sea. Here’s What’s Next
The Marine Corps’ new heavy-lift helicopter, intended to play a vital role in the service’s plans for sea-based operations in the Pacific, just wrapped up its sea trials and will tackle … Read More
Air Force Arms Cargo Planes for Future Attack
The U.S. Air Force is arming its cargo planes with bombs for attack missions in a clear move to expand the offensive warfare envelope for its fleet of tactical supply and … Read More
Military Health System Prepares for ‘Second Spike’ of Virus, Delays Major Overhaul
There could be a second spike of the coronavirus, a top defense health official says, and the military health system is preparing to tackle it. The pandemic also put a … Read More
How Army Futures Command Plans to Grow Soldiers’ AI Skills
WASHINGTON — With artificial intelligence expected to form the backbone of the U.S. military in the coming decades, the Army is launching a trio of new efforts to ensure it doesn’t get … Read More
Foundation for Women Warriors Helps Veterans After Service Ends
SAN DIEGO — Many women who leave the military suddenly find themselves feeling very alone, but a non-profit called Foundation for Women Warriors is giving women the support they need … Read More
Army’s New Missile Prototype Strikes 50-Mile Test Target in Just 91 Seconds
The U.S. Army’s experimental long-range missile just completed its latest test to show it’s just as effective at attacking enemy targets much closer than its maximum range of 310 miles. The … Read More
Space Force Flag Unveiled at White House
Defense leaders presented the flag of the Space Force to President Donald J. Trump today in the Oval Office. The flag of the newly created armed service will hang alongside those … Read More
