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US might be gearing up for UK-based nuclear program, report says
The Federation of American Scientists believes the U.S. Air Force is planning to house nuclear weapons in the U.K. for the first time in over two decades.
By Riley Ceder
US presents warring Afghan sides with draft peace agreement
The document outlines the terms of a cease-fire and its enforcement, calls for the protection of the rights of women, children and minorities and envisions a truth and reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.
Agreement reached on new cost-sharing deal for US troop presence in South Korea
The State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said the deal includes a “negotiated increase” in Seoul’s share of the cost, but it provided no details.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
COVID shots may be widely available to military families in April
Fauci says high school-age children may be able to get the COVID-19 vaccination sometime in the fall.
By Karen Jowers
New restrictions threaten some US food shipments to commissaries, exchanges in Europe
The fate of over a million cases of food products, with items ranging from baby formula and pet food to canned meats and meat sauces, is now in limbo.
By Karen Jowers
Military has ‘no knowledge’ of commercial pilot’s report of unidentified object in New Mexico skies
A White Sands spokesperson said no tests were conducted the day of the reported sighting, while a Kirtland AFB spokesperson said "we have no knowledge of this."
US vows to help Iraq promote stability in face of ‘enemies’
U.S. deputy ambassador Richard Mills said helping Iraq prevent a resurgence of ISIS and working toward the country’s stability also means supporting its efforts to hold peaceful elections on Oct. 10
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: Feb. 14, 2021
Three Air Force bombers fly over the Super Bowl, the ghillie wash at the Army's Sniper School, a live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Coronavirus relief plan includes billions in new funds for veterans programs
About $17 billion of the nearly $2 trillion package would go to bolster programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Air Force must address inequalities, lack of opportunities for Hispanic airmen
The Air Force Independent Racial Disparity Review's narrow focus on issues affecting Black airmen has led to the development of recommendations that may not necessarily address longstanding disparities for Hispanics and other minorities.
By Brig. Gen. (ret.) Ricardo Aponte and Brig. Gen. (ret.) Carlos E. Martinez
Majority of voters support ICBM replacement alternatives, new poll finds
The new research, exclusively shared with Defense News, found the majorities of both Republicans and Democrats polled would be in favor of alternative solutions to the Pentagon’s planned program to replace intercontinental ballistic missiles with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
By Aaron Mehta