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Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
Read full article: Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remainThe Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force say they will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close.
UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source says
Read full article: UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source saysUNLV and Air Force have decided to remain in the Mountain West, allowing the conference to thwart off attempts at further poaching by the Pac-12 and American Athletic Conference, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle East
Read full article: Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle EastThe U.S. is sending several additional Air Force fighter jet squadrons to the Middle East, beefing up what has already been an increased military presence there as the region teeters on the brink of all-out war.
Russian strike kills at least 41 people, wounds 180 others in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Russian strike kills at least 41 people, wounds 180 others in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy saysUkrainian officials say two Russian ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others.
No injuries reported following separate shootings near JBSA-Lackland training annex entry gate, SAPD says
Read full article: No injuries reported following separate shootings near JBSA-Lackland training annex entry gate, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said no injuries were reported in a shooting outside a gate at JBSA-Lackland on Saturday morning.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the airUkraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets have been put on display by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia.
Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
Read full article: Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force saysThe Air Force says a deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land.
‘Learning to fly’: Aerospace academy hosted by UTSA gathers selected students from across the nation
Read full article: ‘Learning to fly’: Aerospace academy hosted by UTSA gathers selected students from across the nationA program in San Antonio is forming the future of aerospace engineering and air force careers.
Local veteran finds passion for life again after being paired with her service dog, Delta
Read full article: Local veteran finds passion for life again after being paired with her service dog, DeltaSarah is an Air Force veteran suffering from PTSD. She got the help she needed after getting her service dog, Delta.
Air National Guard unit that was suspended after classified documents leak will restart mission
Read full article: Air National Guard unit that was suspended after classified documents leak will restart missionThe Air National Guard intelligence unit involved in the massive classified documents leak by an airman last year has been recertified and will start doing its mission again after months of investigations, improvements and inspections.
US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
Read full article: US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and moreWhen two U.S. fighter jets recently faced off in a dogfight in California, only one was piloted by a human.
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Read full article: An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for warAn experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.
New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short
Read full article: New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall shortThe Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes.
AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary in a test of military's future drone warplanes
Read full article: AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary in a test of military's future drone warplanesThe Air Force is betting a large part of its future air warfare on a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated combat aircraft.
Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
Read full article: Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in JapanJapan says it'll join the U.S. military in returning its Ospreys to flight following the deaths of eight U.S. service members in a crash there in November.
3 San Antonio-area high school students selected for prestigious program at U.S. Air Force Academy
Read full article: 3 San Antonio-area high school students selected for prestigious program at U.S. Air Force AcademyThree San Antonio-area high school students were selected for a prestigious leadership program that will take place next week at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.
Osprey 'black box' from fatal Japan crash that killed 8 recovered with data intact, Air Force says
Read full article: Osprey 'black box' from fatal Japan crash that killed 8 recovered with data intact, Air Force saysThe Air Force has recovered the flight data recorder from the Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed off the coast of Japan in late November, and the data is intact — which could provide valuable clues for investigators as to what caused the crash.
Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in Japan
Read full article: Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in JapanA congressional oversight committee has launched an investigation into the V-22 Osprey program following a deadly crash in Japan, which killed eight Air Force special operations service members.
Air Force disciplines 15 as IG finds that security failures led to massive classified documents leak
Read full article: Air Force disciplines 15 as IG finds that security failures led to massive classified documents leakThe Air Force inspector general says the massive classified documents leak by a service member this year was made worse by the intentional failure of multiple officials to take required action on his suspicious behavior.
Hundreds of Air Force trainees spend first Thanksgiving away from family
Read full article: Hundreds of Air Force trainees spend first Thanksgiving away from familyInside a JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base mess hall, hundreds of Air Force trainees are treated to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Their only family are the fellow men and women in uniform.
STAT WATCH: Michigan's defensive dominance will be put to the test rest of way
Read full article: STAT WATCH: Michigan's defensive dominance will be put to the test rest of wayAs dominant as Michigan’s defense has been through nine games, where it ranks among the best of all-time is far from being determined.
Army's swarming defense forces 6 turnovers in 23-3 win, deals No. 17 Air Force first loss of season
Read full article: Army's swarming defense forces 6 turnovers in 23-3 win, deals No. 17 Air Force first loss of seasonBryson Daily ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns, Army’s defense forced six turnovers and the Black Knights knocked No. 17 Air Force from the list of undefeated teams with a 23-3 win.
The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs
Read full article: The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programsU.S. officials say the number of suicides among military members and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year.
Founder of Joby Aviation says electric air taxis will be in service in 2025
Read full article: Founder of Joby Aviation says electric air taxis will be in service in 2025Joby Aviation is working to develop electric-powered aircraft that will take off and land like a helicopter but fly like a small plane.
JR Majewski, who quit Ohio GOP primary in May, rejoins race to challenge Democratic Rep. Kaptur
Read full article: JR Majewski, who quit Ohio GOP primary in May, rejoins race to challenge Democratic Rep. KapturA Republican backed by Donald Trump has rejoined next year’s race to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in northern Ohio.
Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
Read full article: Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nomineesThe Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month.
What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong
Read full article: What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrongThe crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject after experiencing a malfunction and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 miles before crashing.
Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon
Read full article: Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for PentagonSpaceX founder Elon Musk’s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon.
Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
Read full article: Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in JulyNiger’s new military leaders have accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July.
No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile base as Air Force investigates cancers
Read full article: No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile base as Air Force investigates cancersThe Air Force says no harmful levels of carcinogenic PCBs were found inside the launch facilities at a nuclear missile base in Wyoming.
US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger's new junta, commander says
Read full article: US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger's new junta, commander saysThe U.S. is making precautionary plans to evacuate two key drone and counter-terror bases in Niger if that becomes necessary under the West African nation’s new ruling junta.
Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama
Read full article: Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to AlabamaPresident Joe Biden has decided to keep the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move it to Alabama.
Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy Mess
Read full article: Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy MessTwo military chefs crowned champions on the Food Network's “Chopped” have been cooking up their specialties in the White House Navy Mess.
Watchdog: Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growing
Read full article: Watchdog: Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growingA report on the world's nuclear weapons says the nine nuclear-armed states continue to modernize their arsenals and several of them deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapons systems in 2022.
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous and tu
Read full article: Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous and tuThe U.S. military has struggled to overcome recruiting shortfalls and as a way to try to address that problem, it's stepping up efforts to sign up immigrants.
Boeing bolsters presence at Port San Antonio with B-52 radar modernization contract
Read full article: Boeing bolsters presence at Port San Antonio with B-52 radar modernization contractTwo B-52 aircraft are set to undergo an update to existing radar technology at Port San Antonio as part of a $376 million contract.
Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision
Read full article: Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decisionThe Air Force has announced the permanent location for many more U.S. Space Force units — and none of them are in Huntsville, Alabama.
Air Force fighter pilot tapped by Biden to be next Joint Chiefs chairman has history of firsts
Read full article: Air Force fighter pilot tapped by Biden to be next Joint Chiefs chairman has history of firstsThe Air Force fighter pilot tapped to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff got his call sign by ejecting from a burning F-16 fighter jet high above the Florida Everglades and falling into the watery sludge below.
Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections
Read full article: Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US electionsPresident Joe Biden has chosen a new leader for the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, a joint position that oversees much of America’s cyber warfare and defense.
Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall
Read full article: Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fallThe Pentagon says the number of reported sexual assaults across the military inched up about 1% last year, as a sharp decline in Army numbers offset increases in the other three services.
Air Force base in document leaks case loses intel mission
Read full article: Air Force base in document leaks case loses intel missionThe Air Force says it is investigating how a lone airman could access and distribute possibly hundreds of highly classified documents, and in the meantime has taken away the intelligence mission from the base where the leaks took place.
Sutherland Springs victims, families tentatively reach settlement with Justice Department for $144M
Read full article: Sutherland Springs victims, families tentatively reach settlement with Justice Department for $144MThe Justice Department says it has tentatively settled a lawsuit over the 2017 mass shooting at a Texas church that will pay victims and their families more than $144 million.
Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Capitol attack
Read full article: Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Capitol attackA retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear and carried zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Autopsy, medical examiner’s testimony calls into question how Andreen McDonald was killed
Read full article: Autopsy, medical examiner’s testimony calls into question how Andreen McDonald was killedA medical examiner testified Friday that the wife of an Air Force major was likely killed with a claw hammer and not being stomped on, as her husband told his in-laws during an alleged confession.
Jury in Andre McDonald trial shown ax, hatchet, other items collected during murder investigation
Read full article: Jury in Andre McDonald trial shown ax, hatchet, other items collected during murder investigationAn ax, a hatchet and two cigarette lighters were among some items jurors in the murder trial of an Air Force major charged in the 2019 slaying of his wife were shown Thursday.
What investigators found at Andre, Andreen McDonald’s home the day after she was reported missing
Read full article: What investigators found at Andre, Andreen McDonald’s home the day after she was reported missingThe day after the wife of an Air Force major was reported missing, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office investigators found evidence at the couple’s home that raised red flags.
WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will continue to hear arguments Friday regarding the defense team’s motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
BCSO search warrants scrutinized in second day of pretrial hearing in Andre McDonald case
Read full article: BCSO search warrants scrutinized in second day of pretrial hearing in Andre McDonald caseMore arguments were heard on the second day of a pretrial hearing in the case of Air Force Major Andre McDonald.
WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will continue to hear arguments Thursday regarding the defense team’s motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
WATCH LIVE: Pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will hear arguments Wednesday regarding the defense team’s motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
Air Force grounds entire B-2 fleet after emergency landing
Read full article: Air Force grounds entire B-2 fleet after emergency landingThe Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years’ college bowl games.
Military suicides drop as leaders push new programs
Read full article: Military suicides drop as leaders push new programsA new report and Pentagon data show that suicides across the active duty U.S. military decreased over the past 18 months, driven by sharp drops in the Air Force and Marine Corps last year and a similar decline among Army soldiers during the first six months of this year.
US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak by
Read full article: US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak byThe Army fell about 15,000 soldiers — or 25% — short of its recruitment goal this year, despite a frantic effort to make up the widely expected gap in a year when all the military services struggled in a tight jobs market to find young people willing and fit to enlist.
Front & Center: Local Air Force training instructors at JBSA-Lackland take pride in Hispanic heritage
Read full article: Front & Center: Local Air Force training instructors at JBSA-Lackland take pride in Hispanic heritageA group of Air Force training instructors at JBSA-Lackland are celebrating their Hispanic Heritage this month in a subtle, yet powerful way.
Advanced anti-aircraft weapons head to Ukraine in 2 months
Read full article: Advanced anti-aircraft weapons head to Ukraine in 2 monthsThe Pentagon will deliver the first two advanced NASAMS anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in the next two months, providing Kyiv with a weapon that it has pressed for since earlier this year.
San Antonio resident receives National Hispanic Heritage award as first Latina military pilot
Read full article: San Antonio resident receives National Hispanic Heritage award as first Latina military pilotThe first Latina military pilot is receiving a huge honor at the National Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
What is the Space Force? Guardian explains how it contributes to our every days lives
Read full article: What is the Space Force? Guardian explains how it contributes to our every days livesOur military is known to take on battles by land, sea, and air but there’s a force of men and women who have been called to protect a frontier that exists far beyond earth.
Meet the first transgender military training instructor in United States Air Force
Read full article: Meet the first transgender military training instructor in United States Air ForceBrandon Rodriguez is a military training instructor for the 321st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland and has been serving for over a decade.
Air Force: Crew not at fault for Afghan deaths in evacuation
Read full article: Air Force: Crew not at fault for Afghan deaths in evacuationThe Air Force has concluded that air crew members acted appropriately and were not at fault for some tragic deaths during the chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan last year, when desperate Afghans clung to a military plane as it was taking off and fell to their deaths or were caught in the wheels.
Great Graduates: Hud Baese, Canyon High School
Read full article: Great Graduates: Hud Baese, Canyon High SchoolOur Great Graduate segment is meant to highlight graduating seniors from across our community. We introduce you to local students who, in some cases, have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and are set to thrive as future leaders.
3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won’t be commissioned
Read full article: 3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won’t be commissionedThe U.S. Air Force Academy says three cadets who have refused the COVID-19 vaccine will not be commissioned as military officers but will graduate with bachelor’s degrees.
Shelter to helper: Shelter dog trains to become service animal for servicewoman
Read full article: Shelter to helper: Shelter dog trains to become service animal for servicewomanOne lucky pup from a local shelter is about to take on a big task — he will train to become a service animal for a San Antonio service woman.
A look at a US Air Force recruit’s journey through basic training at JBSA-Lackland
Read full article: A look at a US Air Force recruit’s journey through basic training at JBSA-LacklandNew recruits will go through eight weeks of basic military training where they’ll learn everything needed to become an American airman.
Honduras ex-president Hernández to face charges in US court
Read full article: Honduras ex-president Hernández to face charges in US courtFormer Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is expected to appear virtually in federal court in New York to face drug trafficking and weapons charges after he was arrested in Honduras and extradited to the United States.
China makes semi-secret delivery of missiles to Serbia
Read full article: China makes semi-secret delivery of missiles to SerbiaRussian ally Serbia has taken delivery of a sophisticated Chinese anti-aircraft system in a semi-secret operation this weekend, amid Western concerns that an arms buildup in the Balkans at the time of the war in Ukraine could threaten the fragile peace in the region.
Air Force approves 9 religious exemptions for COVID vaccine
Read full article: Air Force approves 9 religious exemptions for COVID vaccineThe Air Force has became the second military service to approve religious exemptions to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, granting requests from nine airmen to avoid the shots.
Federal judge awards more than $230 million to victims of Sutherland Springs mass shooting
Read full article: Federal judge awards more than $230 million to victims of Sutherland Springs mass shootingA federal judge ordered the U.S. government to pay more than $230 million to victims of the 2017 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs.
San Antonio company developing video game as way for Air Force to train, recruit service members
Read full article: San Antonio company developing video game as way for Air Force to train, recruit service membersA San Antonio company is developing a video game to help train and recruit service members.
Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
Read full article: Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccineU.S. officials say all of the military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine
Read full article: Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccineThe Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Thousands of Air Guard, Reserves don't meet vaccine deadline
Read full article: Thousands of Air Guard, Reserves don't meet vaccine deadlineMore than 6% of the Air National Guard and Reserve did not meet the deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and could begin to face consequences if they don’t get the mandated shots or receive an exemption, the Air Force said Friday.
Taiwan sends jets after 27 Chinese planes enter buffer zone
Read full article: Taiwan sends jets after 27 Chinese planes enter buffer zoneTaiwan says 27 Chinese aircraft entered its air defense buffer zone in the latest in a long series of incursions as part of Beijing’s pressure on the self-ruled island.
Modified Operation Home Cooking welcomes JBSA-Lackland trainees
Read full article: Modified Operation Home Cooking welcomes JBSA-Lackland traineesThis year, a modified version of Operation Home Cooking returned with fewer host families and trainees. Participants said they felt right at home with the host families who opened their doors for them.
Pilot killed in runway crash at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio identified by Air Force
Read full article: Pilot killed in runway crash at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio identified by Air ForceA pilot who was killed after two military jet trainers collided at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio has been identified by military officials.
Taiwan deploys advanced F-16V fighter jets amid China threat
Read full article: Taiwan deploys advanced F-16V fighter jets amid China threatTaiwan has deployed the most advanced version of the F-16 fighter jet in its air force, as the self-ruled island steps up its defense capabilities in the face of continuing threats from China.