An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash
Maj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.
By Beth Sullivan
Marine test pilot settles into International Space Station
Lt. Col. Jasmine Moghbeli made her first trip into space as a mission commander of SpaceX Crew-7, launching Aug. 26.
Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather, Army says
An Army spokesperson said there were no weather issues or visibility problems when two helicopters collided in Alaska.
Three dead after two Apache helicopters collide in Alaska
This is the second serious Apache crash in Alaska this year.
Small device containing explosive disappears from Marine helicopter
The helicopter part contained approximately 0.16 ounces of TNT.
Two soldiers injured in Apache crash in Alaska
The soldiers were treated and released at nearby hospitals, according to the Army.
US Army turns to predictive maintenance to cut mishaps
The Army says it is increasingly catching problems before they generate in-flight issues for their aircraft.
By Jen Judson
US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter, lawmakers say
The Apache attack helicopter is expected to fly all the way into 2050, but the Army has not articulated its plans to modernize the aircraft. The House Armed Services Committee wants to see a more concrete plan from the service on the helicopter's way forward.
By Jen Judson
2 injured in military helicopter crash in southern Alabama
The two-person aircrew was transported for medical treatment, but no fatalities were reported.
US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
Biden’s Ukraine aid package is getting super-sized by Congress
Lawmakers unveiled a $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package on Wednesday that took President Joe Biden’s request for weapons and training for Ukrainian forces and put it on steroids.
By Joe Gould