‘The Bloody Hundredth’ documentary puts real faces to TV show’s heroes
The 'Masters of the Air' companion documentary allows viewers to learn more about the larger-than-life troops depicted on the show.
By Sarah Sicard
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WWII medic honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire
Family and supporters of Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr. are also pushing for him to eventually be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Best pics of the week: May 16, 2021
Airmen test the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air two-piece system, troops participate in Exercise Northern Edge and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Decision on Minuteman missile to shape US nuclear policy for decades
The head of U.S. Strategic Command says Minuteman is so old that Air Force technicians have had to perform magic to keep it fully functional.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US sends more warplanes to Afghanistan to protect troop pullout
Gen. Mark Milley said F-18 attack planes have been added to a previously announced package of air and sea power that can be called upon as protection for withdrawing troops.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy carrier, Air Force B-52s, Army Rangers to help protect Afghanistan pullout, officials say
“I would advise the Taliban that we will be well-prepared to defend ourselves throughout the withdrawal process,” said Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command.
Bill would give US vets of 1966 Spain hydrogen bomb accident benefits
The VA denied them disability benefits based on radiation exposure estimates compiled by the Air Force.
Best pics of the week: April 4, 2021
A visit, board, search and seizure training on the USS Lewis B. Puller, assessments at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, looking out on the Ike, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: March 21, 2021
An LC-130 Skibird under the Northern Lights, the Blue Angels train at El Centro, the F-15EX lands at Eglin, paratroopers on the range in Italy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: March 14, 2021
U.S. forces train at Camp Fuji, Ike conducts operations in the Mediterranean, security forces train at exercise Mosaic Tiger at Avon Park Air Force Range, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
US B-52s again fly over Mideast in warning to Iran
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the two B-52s flew over the region accompanied by military aircraft from nations including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US military may sidestep big budget cuts backed by progressives
While the cost of the nation’s pandemic response is putting pressure on the defense budget, its unlikely Congress will make a sweeping, indiscriminate cut, according to Senate Armed Services Committee chairman.
By Joe Gould