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Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.
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Planes, tanks and helicopters: Equipment shortfalls are hurting the Guard’s readiness, leaders say
Readiness shortfalls on big-ticket items are straining the National Guard’s ability to respond to contingencies, leaders said.
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US airstrikes in Afghanistan continue to climb this month, highest this decade
Airstrikes in Afghanistan are reaching historically high numbers, despite the lighter footprint of U.S. ground troops in the country.
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Are DoD drug tests soaking up too much time? Air Force chief says he’ll look into it.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein said he’d look into a complaint that Defense Department-wide drug testing is sapping valuable time from units, but don’t hold your breath.
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‘The homeland is no longer a sanctuary’ amid rising near-peer threats, NORTHCOM commander says
The United States’ homeland is no longer a sanctuary, according to the four-star general in charge of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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National Guard troops may see even more missions in South America following Mattis trip to the region
The National Guard is playing a pivotal role in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ strategy to cultivate allies, particularly those in South America — where he just returned from a trip to evaluate the United States’ military relationship with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.
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Medal of Honor recipient Chapman’s name added to Wall of Honor at Air Force Memorial
More than 600 airmen gathered with Air Force leaders at the Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Friday morning to honor fallen combat controller Tech Sgt. John Chapman.
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‘Ned Stark,’ whose leadership op-eds created a stir, is considering chief of staff’s job offer
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein has extended an offer of clemency to Col. “Ned Stark,” as well as a job. Stark, who told Air Force Times he was humbled by the offer, said his next move will be made in private.
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Special operations aviator killed in Iraq helicopter crash identified
The Defense Department has released the identity of the soldier killed in an overseas helicopter crash.
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One US service member killed in aircraft crash in Iraq
One service member within the Operation Inherent Resolve coalition to defeat the Islamic State was killed and several more were injured when their aircraft crashed Sunday night in Iraq.
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Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.
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Planes, tanks and helicopters: Equipment shortfalls are hurting the Guard’s readiness, leaders say
Readiness shortfalls on big-ticket items are straining the National Guard’s ability to respond to contingencies, leaders said.
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US airstrikes in Afghanistan continue to climb this month, highest this decade
Airstrikes in Afghanistan are reaching historically high numbers, despite the lighter footprint of U.S. ground troops in the country.
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Are DoD drug tests soaking up too much time? Air Force chief says he’ll look into it.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein said he’d look into a complaint that Defense Department-wide drug testing is sapping valuable time from units, but don’t hold your breath.
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‘The homeland is no longer a sanctuary’ amid rising near-peer threats, NORTHCOM commander says
The United States’ homeland is no longer a sanctuary, according to the four-star general in charge of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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National Guard troops may see even more missions in South America following Mattis trip to the region
The National Guard is playing a pivotal role in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ strategy to cultivate allies, particularly those in South America — where he just returned from a trip to evaluate the United States’ military relationship with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.
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Medal of Honor recipient Chapman’s name added to Wall of Honor at Air Force Memorial
More than 600 airmen gathered with Air Force leaders at the Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Friday morning to honor fallen combat controller Tech Sgt. John Chapman.
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‘Ned Stark,’ whose leadership op-eds created a stir, is considering chief of staff’s job offer
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein has extended an offer of clemency to Col. “Ned Stark,” as well as a job. Stark, who told Air Force Times he was humbled by the offer, said his next move will be made in private.
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Special operations aviator killed in Iraq helicopter crash identified
The Defense Department has released the identity of the soldier killed in an overseas helicopter crash.
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One US service member killed in aircraft crash in Iraq
One service member within the Operation Inherent Resolve coalition to defeat the Islamic State was killed and several more were injured when their aircraft crashed Sunday night in Iraq.
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Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.
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Planes, tanks and helicopters: Equipment shortfalls are hurting the Guard’s readiness, leaders say
Readiness shortfalls on big-ticket items are straining the National Guard’s ability to respond to contingencies, leaders said.
-
US airstrikes in Afghanistan continue to climb this month, highest this decade
Airstrikes in Afghanistan are reaching historically high numbers, despite the lighter footprint of U.S. ground troops in the country.
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Are DoD drug tests soaking up too much time? Air Force chief says he’ll look into it.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein said he’d look into a complaint that Defense Department-wide drug testing is sapping valuable time from units, but don’t hold your breath.
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‘The homeland is no longer a sanctuary’ amid rising near-peer threats, NORTHCOM commander says
The United States’ homeland is no longer a sanctuary, according to the four-star general in charge of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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National Guard troops may see even more missions in South America following Mattis trip to the region
The National Guard is playing a pivotal role in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ strategy to cultivate allies, particularly those in South America — where he just returned from a trip to evaluate the United States’ military relationship with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.
-
Medal of Honor recipient Chapman’s name added to Wall of Honor at Air Force Memorial
More than 600 airmen gathered with Air Force leaders at the Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Friday morning to honor fallen combat controller Tech Sgt. John Chapman.
-
‘Ned Stark,’ whose leadership op-eds created a stir, is considering chief of staff’s job offer
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein has extended an offer of clemency to Col. “Ned Stark,” as well as a job. Stark, who told Air Force Times he was humbled by the offer, said his next move will be made in private.
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Special operations aviator killed in Iraq helicopter crash identified
The Defense Department has released the identity of the soldier killed in an overseas helicopter crash.
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One US service member killed in aircraft crash in Iraq
One service member within the Operation Inherent Resolve coalition to defeat the Islamic State was killed and several more were injured when their aircraft crashed Sunday night in Iraq.
