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Special ops soldier won’t face charges after fatally shooting civilian
A Fort Liberty soldier was justified in shooting a utility worker on his private property under North Carolina law, law enforcement officials said.
By F.T. Norton
Special ops leader issues warning over information warfare capabilities, funding
Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability.
By Todd South
Former national security officials push to ease immigration for science experts
To help the U.S. better compete with China, a group of former national security officials is asking lawmakers to exempt immigrants with advanced science, technology, engineering and math degrees from green card caps.
By Joe Gould
Inside the US Air Force’s race to fund future fighters, bombers and autonomous drones before the next crisis
To prepare for far more contested airspace, the U.S. Air Force is laying the groundwork for a series of radical transformations in how it approaches air combat that could cost at least tens of billions of dollars over the next two decades.
US military changes explanation of attack on base in Syria
It is now believed the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base.
Attack in east Syria injures 2 US-led coalition members
The attack was the first to hit the base in Syria’s Deir el-Zour province since January.
US Air Force’s new Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter begins operational testing
The announcement comes days after the Air Force revealed it wants to cut its total order of the helicopter by one-third, to 75.
Post-Afghanistan, US Air Force changes Jolly Green II helicopter purchase plans
“The acts of aggression like we’re seeing in Europe, or we might see in the Pacific by [China], put us in a very different scenario from a combat rescue point of view,” says Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
Eight Green Berets quietly disciplined after Afghan prisoner’s beating death
The Afghan prisoner's blood was found on the walls and ceiling of the interrogation room where he was questioned.
By Kyle Rempfer