Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.By Stephen Losey2 days ago
OpinionWhat’s wrong with Trump accepting a 747 from Qatar? Everything.The Qatari gift amounts to a flying palace rather than a flying White House meant for vital work, argues former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.By Frank Kendall2 days ago
Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic lowThe number of overdue disabiltiy claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion. By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget planThe White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January. By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visitLike Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.4 days ago
Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to TrumpLawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department. By Leo Shane III4 days ago
