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An Air Force B-52H "Stratofortress" from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., is refueled by a KC-135 "Stratotanker" in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 30, 2020.

Minot firings due to failed nuclear safety inspection

A defense official said the dismissals resulted from not following safety regulations for vehicles and equipment.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 months ago

Four US troops wounded in helicopter raid that killed ISIS leader

Injuries to the four service members, as well as one working dog, were sustained when there was “an explosion on target.”

By Jon Simkins

3 months ago

AM General unseats Oshkosh to build Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

The Army has chosen to oust incumbent Oshkosh in favor of AM General to build Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.

By Jen Judson

3 months ago

US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness

The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.

By Megan Eckstein

4 months ago

F-35 deliveries halted after Texas mishap; new contract finalized

The halt in acceptance flights and deliveries following the mishap meant Lockheed Martin delivered fewer F-35s than required in 2022.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

Pentagon grounds some F-35s after ejection on Texas runway

The F-35 Joint Program Office told services a fuel tube failure may have caused an F-35B's crash, which has now led to some fighters being grounded.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

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