Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel. The weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips. The system shot down the vast majority of about 350 drones and missiles Iran launched over the weekend. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday he will enter the cockpit of an F-16 that the service has converted for drone flight to see how it performs. By Tara Copp, AP
5 months ago The Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants. A comprehensive report of Air Force suicides in 2020 found dozens of trends and made 68 recommendations to help stop the problem. The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified. Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks. Fellow service members and veterans were also highly rated as credible educators. Army Times' sources explain why they chose to speak out about elevated suicide rates among tankers and other members of armor brigades. Load More