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 South5 weeks ago
Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fightersA U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
A-10 Warthog accidentally drops non-explosive munition in South KoreaA three-day search for the missing projectile was unsuccessful.By Stephen Losey4 years ago
Navy aviation orders one-day stand down following several mishapsMonday's order was aimed at giving units a chance to refocus on safety.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
US forces kill 5 Taliban attacking Afghan security troops says USFOR-AThe violence continues in Afghanistan.By Howard Altman and Meghann Myers4 years ago
Afghan forces claim to kill al-Qaida propagandist wanted by FBI A provincial council official said the Taliban was protecting the al-Qaida leader, which, if true, would be a violation of the Feb. 29 deal with the U.S. that jump-started Afghanistan peace talks.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press4 years ago
Navy lieutenant, Coast Guard ensign identified as service members killed in Navy plane crashCoast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett and Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross died in the Oct. 23 T-6B Texan trainer crash in Alabama.By Kent Miller4 years ago
Two service members killed in crash of Navy T-6B trainer aircraftThe plane crash occurred in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, an hour's drive west of Pensacola, Florida.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
97-year-old Silver Star Iwo Jima veteran to be oldest Marine participant in Marine Corps Marathon“I haven’t competed in a marathon before, but I’ve never been afraid of a challenge."By Jared Morgan4 years ago
Mishap milestone: Navy and Marine Corps had zero fatal aviation mishaps in FY 2020It's the first nonfatal year since the service started tracking such mishaps in 1922.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
Delay in release of annual veterans suicide report raises concernsThe report is typically made public by now, but VA officials have no planned release date for this year.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Plans for vets suicide prevention training, new three-digit emergency mental health crisis line signed into lawPresident Donald Trump finalized the measures on Saturday evening.By Leo Shane III4 years ago