Hegseth mulls benefits fix for veterans exposed to radiation at A-bomb test site
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week said he would conduct a review on supporting a bill that would give veterans — predominantly from the U.S. Air Force — the same benefits civilians have been receiving for exposure to radiation at a Nevada test site that...
Hegseth campaigns for congressional race, breaking with Pentagon neutrality
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday campaigned for a Republican congressional challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump in an extremely unusual move that broke with the military’s longstanding tradition of political neutrality. Taking the stage at a rally for Ed Gallrein, Hegseth railed against Rep....
ISIS leader killed in Africa as US commander raises force reduction concerns
United States forces have targeted ISIS strongholds across Africa’s Sahel in recent days, in operations coordinated with the Nigerian government. But a longer-term strategic question remains as to whether the U.S. military retains the capacity to thwart potential terror attacks emanating from the continent, given...
US Navy commissions final littoral combat ship after years of issues
The U.S. Navy welcomed its last littoral combat ship to active service Saturday, marking an end of a program beset by mechanical issues, ballooning costs and early retirements. The service commissioned the USS Cleveland during a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, the last of an LCS...
Ford Carrier Strike Group receives Presidential Unit Citation after historic deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group on Saturday received the highest unit-level military decoration for extraordinary acts of heroism during its support of Operation Epic Fury, among other achievements. The strike group was honored with the Presidential Unit Citation on the same day...
The F4F Wildcat: The little fighter that could
There is no dearth of historic aircraft that helped to change the course of World War II — the B-17 Flying Fortress, the Vought F4U Corsair and the P-51 Mustang, to name a few. But scarcely any could be called heroic. In the case of...
Air, Space forces revamp religious accommodations to align with Pentagon guidance
The Department of the Air Force updated its religious accommodation request process in an effort to align with the Pentagon’s recent policy change to religious exemptions and grooming standards. Changes to the process for airmen and guardians are vast and include items such as the...
Historian’s nearly two decade quest to piece together America’s last major offensive in Vietnam
It was in 2007 that James Smither received a call from Jeffrey Wilcox, a West Point grad who served in the 101st Airborne Division. Smither, who recently retired as a professor of history at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was also the...
Coast Guard plans new medal for fittest troops
As the Coast Guard rolls out its first-ever universal physical fitness test, leaders are eyeing incentives for acing it. The service, which will debut a mandatory three-event physical fitness assessment July 1, also plans to introduce a medal for those who receive top scores, said...
Crew members safely ejected after Navy jets collide at Idaho air show
Four crew members involved in a mid-air collision of military jets at an air show ejected safely on Sunday outside Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, the U.S. Navy said. Two E/A-18G Growler jets collided in mid-air two miles from the base during the...
