Military aviation relies on tankers, but most of the fleet is over 60 years old, and the replacement is riddled with development issues.

Three veterans who served in the post-9/11 wars wonder what they accomplished during their service and deployments.

Three veterans who served in the post-9/11 wars wonder what they accomplished during their service and deployments.

Defense Secretary Hegseth convened a team to study women in combat roles with a controversial researcher to lead the inquiry.

Experts say a force of officers and warrant officers is better suited to retain the talent needed for digital conflict.

The brass-balled fella has sniffed out 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions, earning him a gold medal.

Restrictive purchase agreements leave troops unable to fix the expensive ships, fighter jets, and ground vehicles they depend on.

A look at the military's role at the southern border one year after Trump declared a national emergency and troops were deployed.

A new Air Force policy meant to make health care easier for reservists and Air National Guardsmen may add to frustrations, troops say.

As the Air Force prepares for a possible war with China, it may not have enough rescue aircraft to pick up downed aviators.

The rapid spread of drones and sensors means artillery will have to shoot and scoot faster than ever to stay alive.

Science, art and logistics all play a role in how the U.S. military paints its aircraft to be ready for battle.

Does the United States need a Cyber Force branch of the military to operate in the ever-expanding landscape in cyberspace?

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In 2026, Airmen will begin taking physical fitness assessments every six months, including a two-mile run every year.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna rolled out a framework for molding Guardians to the rank of master sergeant, or E-7.

Differences in terminology, tech, and training make integrating aeromedical evacuation crews medics hard even when they both speak English.

Military members who can’t shave their beard for medical reasons for more than a year must separate, according to new guidance.

The Air Force last month launched a campaign to gather input on a plan to transform one of its largest career fields: aircraft maintenance.

A massive wargame this summer saw Air Force C-130 crews haul everything from potatoes to firetrucks between small islands across the Pacific.

Who has control over the National Guard? How do National Guard troops juggle military service with civilian life responsibilities?

B-17 pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo passed away Sept. 1, having spent much of his life sharing the story of the 100th Bomb Group in World War II.

Reserve Airmen in space career fields can now apply to join the Space Force in a part-time position, a major shift in personnel policy.

The Air Force plans to shutter several units dedicated to training foreign militaries in a bid to save money amid shifting priorities.

The Army announced cuts to helicopter units as part of its budget cuts and efforts to modernize the force based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

Moving 10 Air Force tankers to refuel six C-17s en route to a paratrooper drop took nearly 24 hours of work by a team of planners.

The movement of thousands of troops and hundreds of aircraft at an Air Force exercise hinged on flu shots, Post-it notes, and other details.

Aeromedical evacuation Airmen are training differently to prepare for future wars involving more patients in more severe condition.

New artificial intelligence technology kept Air Force C-130 transport crews ahead of the curve at a large exercise this summer.

Air Force C-130 maintainers worked through tropical heat to keep the transport planes running across the Department-Level Exercise.

A C-130 transport plane flew July 15 after being grounded five years by a hard landing that damaged its wings, landing gear, and engines.

The historic C-17 21st Airlift Squadron is taking part in the first-of-its-kind Air Force exercise stretching across the Pacific Ocean.

Pizza Cat, a cat at Al Udeid Air Base that won the hearts of thousands of Airmen, is safe, despite recent rumors to the contrary.

A massive U.S. military exercise in the Pacific is exploring how new communications equipment can help coordinate large troop movements.

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson stepped down from the helm of Air Force Materiel Command July 3 after starting as an Airman basic 42 years ago.

The Air Force is requesting about $141 million for its initial enlistment bonus program in fiscal 2026, and the Space Force wants $13 million.

The Air Force wants a $71.2 million increase in hazardous duty incentive pay to account for more aircrew expected to take the bonus in 2026.

Trainees in Air Force Basic Military Training and tech school can no longer try alternate PT drills if they fail the first time.

A survey found that military and veteran spouses experience depression and anxiety at two to three times the rate of the general population.

A former B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilot who flew a 44-hour mission in 2001 shares what it may have been like for the Airmen who struck Iran.

Changes are coming to the Air Force PT test, but the service is not yet confirming what those changes are or when they will take effect.

The Air Force and Space Force switched to an older system for processing some permanent change-of-station moves (PCS) amid a rocky season.

The Air Force Aid Society wants to help Airmen, Guardians, and their families through life’s challenges, including PCSing and child care.

Active-duty transgender troops have until June 6 to self-identify and begin the voluntary separation process, or be involuntarily kicked out.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to take the rare step of renaming a ship, one that bears the name of a gay rights icon, documents and sources show.

Former Air Force Thunderbirds pilots praised a new Netflix documentary, saying it captured the highs and lows of life on the team.