Courtney Albon
Courtney Albon is C4ISRNET’s space and emerging technology reporter. She has covered the U.S. military since 2012, with a focus on the Air Force and Space Force. During that time, she reported on some of the Defense Department’s most significant acquisition, budget and policy challenges, including the F-35 jet, hypersonic capabilities and the creation of the Space Force.
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Reliant on Starlink, Army eager for more SATCOM constellation options
Army officials said at TechNet Augusta that the service wants to ensure its units have access to multiple satellite connectivity options.
Iran sending Russia batch of close-range missiles, Pentagon says
The missiles will help Russia preserve its stores of longer-range fires that could strike deeper into Ukraine, U.S. officials said.
Lawmakers demand Army sanction Trump over Arlington Cemetery visit
Three key House Democrats want Army leaders to release more files on possible rules violations during the former president's visit to the cemetery.
The Army has graduated 25,000 soldiers through pre-basic prep course
The program offers extra time and training to recruit applicants who aren't quite ready for boot camp. Leadership says standards have not been lowered.
Senator blocks promotion of Pentagon chief’s aide to top Army post
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.
Father and son airmen tackle deployment together
A senior enlisted airman gets the rare opportunity to serve alongside his son in Australia.
Air Force Academy cadet dies after being found unconscious in dorm
The Air Force is investigating the cause of death of a cadet who was found unconscious in her academy dorm room.
Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until November
The House-passed draft of the authorization bill called for pay raises up to 19.5% for troops ranked E-4 and below.
Healing Warriors and Their Families
During the month of September, it’s crucial to raise awareness to end the tragedy of veteran suicide through National Suicide Awareness Month.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone
The rebels say the U.S. launched airstrikes over Houthi-controlled territory afterward.
