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Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds
A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model.
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US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning
A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice.
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US approves possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46As, equipment to Qatar
The U.S. Department of State approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46As and related equipment.
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US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea
USS Benfold endured an “engineering casualty” last month, leaving about 300 sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning.
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Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60Ws
Airmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10.
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‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet
Bodycam footage shows a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he ejected from the aircraft while conducting a training exercise in June.
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2 commanders removed from posts in New Mexico Air National Guard
Two top commanders in the New Mexico Air National Guard were removed from their posts.
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Former Air Force secretary to join others in lawsuit against White House to regain security clearance
Frank Kendall will sue the Trump administration alongside others whose clearances were allegedly unlawfully revoked without due process since January 2025.
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CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
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Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadron
Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W “Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.
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Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds
A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model.
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US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning
A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice.
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US approves possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46As, equipment to Qatar
The U.S. Department of State approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46As and related equipment.
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US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea
USS Benfold endured an “engineering casualty” last month, leaving about 300 sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning.
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Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60Ws
Airmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10.
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‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet
Bodycam footage shows a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he ejected from the aircraft while conducting a training exercise in June.
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2 commanders removed from posts in New Mexico Air National Guard
Two top commanders in the New Mexico Air National Guard were removed from their posts.
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Former Air Force secretary to join others in lawsuit against White House to regain security clearance
Frank Kendall will sue the Trump administration alongside others whose clearances were allegedly unlawfully revoked without due process since January 2025.
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CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
-
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadron
Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W “Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.
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Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds
A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model.
-
US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning
A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice.
-
US approves possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46As, equipment to Qatar
The U.S. Department of State approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46As and related equipment.
-
US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea
USS Benfold endured an “engineering casualty” last month, leaving about 300 sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning.
-
Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60Ws
Airmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10.
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‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet
Bodycam footage shows a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he ejected from the aircraft while conducting a training exercise in June.
-
2 commanders removed from posts in New Mexico Air National Guard
Two top commanders in the New Mexico Air National Guard were removed from their posts.
-
Former Air Force secretary to join others in lawsuit against White House to regain security clearance
Frank Kendall will sue the Trump administration alongside others whose clearances were allegedly unlawfully revoked without due process since January 2025.
-
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
-
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadron
Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W “Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.












