The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
By Jon Guttman
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Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches
Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.
Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order
The military and other agencies have scrambled to comply with President Trump's sweeping executive order barring DEI programs.
Trump tariffs could backfire on military, some experts warn
Defense programs, particularly shipbuilding, will experience high costs and delays if the administration's tariffs target crucial materials, analysts said.
F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK
The system allows F-15 fighters to detect and jam threats through geolocation and radar warning, helping them survive in dangerous environments.
By Riley Ceder
Trump picks intel community official as next Air Force secretary
If confirmed, Troy Meink would inherit key decisions about the Air Force's fighter force and how to right-size the Space Force as it takes on new missions.
More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools
A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.
By Karen Jowers
Discrimination led to Air Force contractor’s death, lawsuit alleges
Stephanie Cosme, 32, died in 2023 after she inadvertently walked into a MQ-9A Reaper's rotating propeller. Her family is still looking for answers.
Camouflage and tiaras: First active-duty Miss America reflects on year
2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, 23, will complete her year as the first active-duty Miss America in January.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies
The waivers are part of an effort to boost recruitment numbers after the service failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2023.
By Riley Ceder