Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South26 hours ago
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.By Todd South2 days ago
F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capitalThe fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.16 months ago
Milley: tanks, F-16s coming, but not in time for Ukraine offensiveJoint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.By Tara Copp, AP16 months ago
Pentagon says allies will unite to train Ukrainians on F-16sDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in addition to training, Ukraine will need to be able to sustain and maintain the aircraft and have enough munitions.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP16 months ago
Austin hopes F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in weeksF-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.16 months ago
Biden shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debateOver the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.16 months ago
Pacific soldiers see more joint exercises, tech than ever beforeEven privates may handle new tech alongside multinational partners in ways their senior NCOs never did.By Todd South16 months ago
How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for UkrainePresident Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, AP and Tara Copp, AP16 months ago
Army special operations community concludes first-ever Heritage WeekWhile the Regimental Honors program for this community began in 1981, Heritage Week began this year.By Rachael Riley17 months ago
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missileNorth Korea says it successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile powered by solid propellants.17 months ago
Bipolar disorder: my blessing and my curseRetired Army Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin shares his battle with bipolar disorder.By Gregg F. Martin18 months ago