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Top 20 Quotes From Chuck Yeager, First Man to Break The Sound Barrier
"The secret of my success is that I always managed to live to fly another day," is just one of the 20 top quotes from Yeager, the pilot who had 'The Right Stuff.' Yeager died Monday night.
What's the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
While both days honor the military, there are key differences in what members of the armed forces each day commemorates.
15 Veterans Day Quotes to Honor Those Who Have Served
"Our veterans who fall on hard times and find themselves without a home deserve more than just handwringing or kind words. They deserve real help that gets them back on their feet."-Michelle Obama
Lease F-35s to Taiwan to Counter China's Threats
The U.S. cannot just stand by and watch as China steps up its aggressive behavior toward Taiwan.
Map of China on U.S. Military Badge Angers Beijing
Chinese state media said the badge—used by troops taking part in a drone attack drill off California—was evidence of U.S. aggressive intentions in the South China Sea.
State Department Uses Image of Navy Blue Angels to Celebrate U.S. Air Forc
Many on Twitter were quick to point out that the photo used by the government agency was not of the Air Force but rather a flight demonstration team formed by the Navy.
Military Vet Robbed While Dying of Heart Attack on Bus in Virginia
Raymond Bass, of Richmond, Virginia, was on his way to a hospital appointment when he was taken ill and targeted by a man named by police as Damontea Chappell.
Air Force Starts Stationing Airmen With Custody Agreements Near Their Kids
The U.S. Air Force recently approved the first request from an airman with a child custody agreement, allowing the airman to be stationed near his child.
COVID Affecting Ballistic Missile Defense Near Russia, China, North Korea
The rollout of a ballistic missile defense system designed to detect potential threats from countries like North Korea has been delayed due to concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Air Force F-15 Crashes Off U.K. Coast, Pilot Status 'Unknown'
The 48th Fighter Wing said an operation is now underway to ascertain the status of the pilot who crashed into the North Sea while on a routine training mission.
Gen. Charles Brown Becomes First Black Leader of U.S. Military Branch
General Charles Q. Brown's nomination to serve as Air Force Chief of Staff was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday, making Brown the first black U.S. military officer to hold the the position.
Shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base Leaves 2 Active Duty Members Dead
United States Air Force officials say an early Monday morning shooting incident has left two members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing dead.
How to Join U.S. Space Force, America's Newest Branch of the Military
Sometimes a person's mission on this planet isn't meant to take place on this planet. Here's how to apply for the U.S. Space Force.
India scrambles jets to Chinese border in latest flare up
"The Chinese military helicopters were flying very close to the Line of Actual Control," according to Indian news outlet ANI.
Mysterious X-37B Spacecraft to Conduct Secretive 'On-Orbit Experiments'
U.S. Air Force officials this week said it is the ability to test new systems in space and return them to Earth that makes the X-37B program so unique. The next mission is scheduled for May 16.
Navy And Air Force Flyovers Will Support Coronavirus Workers
The Department of Defense said the displays were a show of support to those working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Space Force Is Building Weapons to Block Russian, Chinese Satellites
The newest branch of the American military is reportedly developing a suite of ground weapons that can jam satellite signals during orbital conflict.
Pentagon Shows Trump's Air Force One New Paint Will Be Red, White and Blue
In its military budget proposal, the Pentagon revealed a new paint design for the exterior of Air Force One, which will replace the current blue and white scheme with a red, white and blue palette.
Officials Identify Air Force Casualties in Afghanistan Crash
Department of Defense officials released the names of two airmen killed in a Air Force plane crash in Afghanistan on Monday.
Trump Boasts Space Force Will Let U.S. 'Control the Ultimate High Ground'
"That is something really incredible," President Trump said. "It's a big moment. That's a big moment, and we're all here for it. Space. Going to be a lot of things happening in space."
Lt. Gen. Loses Star For Mocking Female Airman's Weight and Toxic Leadership
A Lieutenant General in the Air Force lost a star after an investigation into his leadership practices revealed he had harassed a female subordinate.
Whether Donald Trump Knew About Air Force Layovers Is 'Irrelevant': Raskin
"I know nothing about an Air Force plane landing at an airport (which I do not own and have nothing to do with) near Turnberry Resort (which I do own) in Scotland," President Donald Trump said.
Florida Man: Navy Should Drop Ice in Warm Water to Stop Hurricane Dorian
"There's got to be ways to combat this instead of just pointing at the thing and saying, 'Well, now it's getting worse!'" the man said.
Southwest Pilot Flies Home Father's Remains After He Died in Vietnam War
Air Force Col. Roy Knight Jr. was shot down during a combat mission on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos in May 1967.
Armed Forces Day: Facts About Military and Careers Serving America
The U.S. Armed Forces is made up of seven uniformed branches.
Sexual Assaults in Military Surge to Over 20,000, Says Pentagon Report
The numbers from 2018 paint a bleak picture of a U.S. military culture that has left senior Defense Department officials grappling to find effective methods to stem the surge of assaults.
Ex-Air Force Base Worker Fantasized About Raping Minors
The Air Force base wasn't made aware of the comments that were made until five months after the individual was hired.
New Ethics Guidance Issued to Special Operation Forces
"We will not allow inexcusable and reprehensible violations of that trust to erode decades of honorable service, teamwork, and progress by the members of USSOCOM," General Raymond Thomas III wrote to personnel in an email obtained by Newsweek.
Elon Musk Is a Fan of Donald Trump's Space Force
In June, Trump asked U.S. officials to establish a Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.
Trump's Space Force Dream Hits Political Reality
The president wants a space force as a sixth branch of the armed forces but needs Congress to agree with his plans.