Top stories A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter crashed in a field in northwestern South Korea last year after the jet partially lost power, an investigation found.
A Florida sheriff’s deputy shot Roger Fortson six times in his home before ordering him to drop a gun he'd been holding when he opened the door.
New command teams are expected to arrive at several installations across the U.S. this summer as the Air Force launches a slate of air task forces.
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A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
The package being sent includes about $700 million for tank ammunition, $500 million in tactical vehicles and $60 million in mortar rounds, sources said.
In other news A sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.
A Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
A Reddit user claiming to be a sailor said ChatGPT helped to complete the dreaded annual performance evaluation. The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
A former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner.
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