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‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Cost of caring for Iraq, Afghanistan vets could top $2.5 trillion: report
The new potential cost for post-war veterans care is about $1 trillion above previous estimates.
Benefits for burn pit illnesses, hypertension from Agent Orange would be granted under new plan
The ambitious legislative package is expected to be formally unveiled next week.
2021 F-150 Raptor takes inspiration from its aviation namesake
The 2021 F-150 Raptor features numerous nods to its aerial cousin.
By Jon Simkins
Afghanistan war cost more than $2T and 240,000 lives, report finds
The figures include half-a-trillion dollars on interest.
Ukraine should look to US for air defenses, improved air force, says former defense adviser
Experts in both Kyiv and Washington are wondering if the Biden administration is willing to share with Ukraine's military.
By Aaron Mehta and Howard Altman
Agreement reached on new cost-sharing deal for US troop presence in South Korea
The State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said the deal includes a “negotiated increase” in Seoul’s share of the cost, but it provided no details.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
National Guard deployment to secure DC will cost nearly $500 million
Officials said the nearly $500 million includes the costs of transporting Guard troops from their states to Washington, their salaries and benefits, as well as housing and other essentials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Trump didn’t influence program details on Air Force One, JEDI, says acquisition head
Trump's input into the Air Force One replacement was cosmetic, according to Ellen Lord, the outgoing defense acquisition chief.
By Aaron Mehta
Retiree cost of living adjustments sink for the second year in a row
Cost of living adjustments for Social Security recipients will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021, an amount that employee groups worry will fall behind inflation.
By Jessie Bur