Virgin Orbit makes successful night launch at Mojave
Virgin Orbit successfully launched Straight Up, USSF Mission Number: STP-S28A, their first nighttime mission from the Mojave Air and Space Port July 2, 2022, after a previous attempt on June 29 was...
View ArticleParatrooper veterans jump for D-Day anniversary in France
NORMANDY, France—We had been airborne aboard the World War II vintage C-47 dubbed “Pegasus” less than 10 minutes when our veteran jumpmaster shouted, “Get Ready!” We stood up, hooking up our static...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 11
News Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test A military rocket exploded July 6 during the first test launch of a key component of America’s future land-based nuclear...
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News US to send more HIMARS precision rockets to Ukraine The United States is sending to Ukraine up to $400 million in additional military equipment and supplies, including four more medium-range...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 15
News Ukraine claims arms depot attack in occupied Kherson with Himars rockets Ukraine’s military says it has destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the southern city of Nova Kakhovka, killing dozens...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 18
News Iranian envoy responds to US claim it’s selling drones to Russia Iran’s foreign minister insists his country opposes Russia’s war against Ukraine, but was vague July 13 about whether Tehran’s...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 20
News Navy exercise in Black Sea proceeds at a distance as Ukraine fights along its own shores U.S. naval forces are taking part in a Black Sea exercise and visiting a Turkish city this week, bringing...
View ArticleNASA sets launch date for Artemis I
On July 20, NASA held a teleconference to discuss the next steps for the Artemis I mission with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 22
News Back on the ground in Somalia, US launches strike against al-Shabab Two months after President Joe Biden announced that American troops would once again deploy in rotations to Somalia, the U.S....
View ArticleHeadlines — July 25
News 500-plus drones, extra HIMARS headed to Ukraine in latest US assistance package Plans also call for long-term discussions over what future aircraft Ukranian pilots could use. China more...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 27
News New Russian airstrikes target Black Sea regions of Ukraine Russia targeted Ukraine’s southern Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with airstrikes July 26, hitting private buildings and port...
View ArticleHeadlines — July 29
News Thousands of troops are still deployed to Europe for Ukraine response Out of roughly 15,000 troops who mobilized around Europe earlier this year, more than 10,000 remain, including an Army armored...
View ArticleHeadlines — August 1
News Most US F-35s temporarily grounded as ejection seat issue threatens jets worldwide The U.S. military discovered a problem with the ejection seats used across its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet in...
View ArticleHeadlines — August 3
News Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act Comprehensive toxic exposure legislation that could provide new health care and...
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News DOD’s missing Jan. 6 phone records need investigation, Senate leader demands A top Senate Democrat is demanding an investigation into missing text messages from Defense Department leadership...
View ArticleHeadlines — August 8
News US to take part in military exercise near India’s disputed border with China The military drills will be held in mid-October at an altitude of 10,000 feet in Auli in the Indian state of...
View ArticleNotice of claim against estate
On Aug. 8, 2022, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., lost a true Wingman when Senior Airman Ian Rawley passed away. Anyone who may have a claim of indebtedness to (his/her) estate may contact the...
View ArticleHeadlines — August 12
News US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia Four al-Shabab militants are presumed dead after a series of airstrikes launched by U.S. forces in Somalia, U.S. Africa Command announced...
View ArticleHeadlines — August 15
News Afghan troops fled to Iran amid Taliban takeover, GOP report says Thousands of Afghan security personnel, including special forces troops, likely fled to Iran with U.S. equipment and military...
View ArticleHeadlines — August 17
News US forces in Syria decry suicide drone and rocket attacks Coalition forces at Al-Tanf Garrison on the Iraq-Syria border faced a rocket attack Monday night and shot down a one-way aerial drone...
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