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Opinion: Unless Congress intervenes and adequately funds science and technology, we are risking strategic failure, argues former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall. airforcetimes.com/opinion/2025/0…
Work on annual defense authorization bill will wait until September airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
The etymology of genocide and the myth of ‘never again’ airforcetimes.com/veterans/milit…
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 28, 2025. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
Raphael Lemkin ushered in a new era in which the crimes of the past, present and future finally had a name. airforcetimes.com/veterans/milit…
The Southwest Airlines jet was in the same airspace as a Hawker Hunter owned by a British defense contracting company, according to AP. airforcetimes.com/news/your-mili…
The Pentagon is seeking to reallocate $200 million in funding for barriers to seal off areas surrounding Arizona’s Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
Many of the details of these wargames are classified, but one key finding is that protecting domestic U.S. bases can’t be just the military’s job. airforcetimes.com/unmanned/2025/…
U.S. troop deployments at the border have tripled to 7,600 and include every branch of the military — even as the number of attempted crossings plummet. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
American officials said that Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani posed a threat to U.S. and allied forces. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
PCS task force working to solve troops' real-time household goods moving problems. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
A leaked memo called for the M18 to be pulled from use “for all operational and training activities” immediately and replaced by the M-4 rifle. airforcetimes.com/air/2025/07/24…
Matthew Lohmeier was fired from command after appearing on a podcast where he alleged Marxist ideology is spreading through and undermining the military. airforcetimes.com/air/2025/07/24…
John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
The potential sales include $150 million for the supply and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
Donated by the naval officer’s descendants, the two letters are now on display at the Fukushima Museum in Japan to mark the 80th anniversary of V-J Day. airforcetimes.com/veterans/milit…
The incident has focused attention on the way small airport towers are often run by private companies without their own radars. airforcetimes.com/news/your-mili…
It will be NASCAR’s second street race in the sport’s history, following a three-year run in Chicago, and first on an active military base. airforcetimes.com/off-duty/milit…
GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts. airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-…
As a direct report to the deputy secretary of defense, Guetlein has authority to bypass competitive hiring procedures as he builds his Golden Dome team. airforcetimes.com/pentagon/2025/…