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Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues

Apr 04th: The prospect of a U.S. service member alive and on the run in Iran comes days after Trump threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Read more ▸

A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz

Apr 03rd: A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz at around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down. Read more ▸

Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims

Apr 03rd: The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March. Read more ▸

How the Space Force guaranteed a safe Artemis II launch

Apr 03rd: Space Launch Delta 45 personnel ensured safe launch conditions and emergency protocols ahead of the Wednesday Artemis II launch to the moon. Read more ▸

Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget

Apr 03rd: The proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense budget would allocate $65.8 billion for shipbuilding, the White House said Friday. Read more ▸

Airmen, guardians to follow shorter SkillBridge transition assistance timeline to match their rank

Apr 03rd: The Department of the Air Force limited the length airmen and guardians are able to participate in the civilian transition assistance program. Read more ▸

US forces rescue downed F-15 crew member in Iran, search for second continues

Apr 03rd: One of two U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle pilots shot down by enemy fire in Iran has been rescued. Read more ▸

Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs

Apr 03rd: The proposed surge in defense spending includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel. Read more ▸

US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran

Apr 03rd: A search and rescue operation is underway for survivors. Read more ▸

Pentagon expands firearm access for off-duty military members on base

Apr 02nd: The memorandum instructed installation commanders to consider requests with a “presumption of approval." Read more ▸

Hegseth asks Army’s top general to retire, fires two others as Iran war rages

Apr 02nd: The Pentagon intends to replace him with a leader aligned with Hegseth and President Donald Trump’s vision for the Army, an official told Military Times. Read more ▸

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to sea after brief stop in Croatia

Apr 02nd: The release did not specify whether the Ford would be returning to combat operations as part of Operation Epic Fury. Read more ▸

Bipartisan group of senators vow to keep US in NATO despite Trump threats

Apr 02nd: The senators reaffirmed America's commitment to NATO just one day after Trump threatened to abandon the transatlantic alliance. Read more ▸

15 Fairchild airmen awarded for refueling roles in combat operations

Apr 02nd: The airmen were recognized for providing "crucial refueling" in contested airspace. Read more ▸

Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish list

Apr 02nd: Trump is set to unveil the fiscal 2027 defense budget request on Friday. Read more ▸

‘Prepare your family’: Marine Reserve commander gives warlike safety brief

Apr 02nd: In a March 26 message on his official letterhead, Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV asked his Marines, "Are you truly ready to deploy, fight, and win?" Read more ▸

US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge

Apr 02nd: U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on. Read more ▸

‘Drone Hunters of Kherson’ takes viewers into a war that blends ‘trench warfare and the Terminator’

Apr 02nd: The documentary focuses on an American embed as he follows Ukrainian counter-drone units patrolling against the Russian threat. Read more ▸

Trump threatens to walk away from NATO

Apr 01st: Trump’s rebuke of NATO allies stems from their reluctance to support American efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read more ▸

US carried out nearly 50 strikes in Somalia so far this year

Apr 01st: The pace puts 2026 on track to rival or exceed last year's operations against Islamic militant groups. Read more ▸

If chaplains are ‘officers second,’ which staff corps officers are next?

Apr 01st: Removing rank insignia from chaplains sets a precedent for treating staff officers differently than others, the author of this op-ed argues. Read more ▸

Is the US running out of Tomahawk missiles? Here’s what the experts say

Apr 01st: The United States has purportedly launched at least 850 Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles just over one month into Operation Epic Fury. Read more ▸

Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower

Apr 01st: Iran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Read more ▸

USS Gerald R. Ford will likely notch record-setting deployment, Caudle says

Apr 01st: The world's largest aircraft carrier is currently in Croatia undergoing maintenance after a non-combat fire broke out in its main laundry room. Read more ▸

Pentagon, Boeing agree to triple PAC-3 seeker production

Apr 01st: The contract framework, which will be spread across seven years, will match Lockheed Martin’s push to surge production on the PAC-3 MSE all-up round. Read more ▸

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