Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona
The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Valor may not expire, but award recognition should have limits
Opinion: The Valor Has No Expiration Act ignores why limitations on valor awards like the Medal of Honor matter.
By Dwight S. Mears
Alcohol made near Chernobyl’s exclusion zone seized by Ukrainian authorities
1,500 bottles of Atomik, an alcoholic spirit made by apples grown near the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant, were confiscated.
By Sarah Sicard
Book excerpt: ‘No Wider War: A History of the Vietnam War 1945-1975, Volume 2’
"No Wider War" is the second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon.
By Sergio Miller
Spike in Russian aircraft intercepts straining Air Force crews in Alaska, three-star says
Intercepting record numbers of Russian aircraft off of North America’s west coast has strained Air Force units in Alaska.
No charges for police officer in Capitol riot shooting death of Air Force veteran
Authorities had considered for months whether criminal charges were appropriate for the Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego.
Best pics of the week: March 7, 2021
The Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels debut the "Super Delta" formation, the USS Nimitz returns home after 11 months, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base hosting US troops
Wednesday’s attack targeted the same base where Iran struck with a barrage of missiles in January last year in retaliation for the killing of Soleimani.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Howard Altman
Rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, no casualties
Two Iraqi security officials said one rocket fell within the perimeter of the vast U.S. Embassy complex.
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.
Super flyover scheduled for the big game in Tampa
Air Force officials say the flyover of three bombers from three different bases will be the first of its kind.
By Howard Altman