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Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, agrees with a general's recent assessment that the U.S. and China could be at war within two years.

In an internal memo, an Air Force general predicted a war with China in 2025 and told officers to get ready by “fir[ing] a clip” into a target, saying, "Aim for the head.”

Gen. Michael Minihan cited presidential elections in both Taiwan and the United States in 2024 as part of his rationale.

A 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.

Following a 2021 CBS News investigation into domestic violence in the military, the Air Force ordered a review and has launched multiple initiatives to address domestic violence.

An 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.

The 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.

Last week, the Air Force confirmed that the F-15EX Eagle II fighter can carry up to 12 air-to-air missiles under its wings at one time. That’s a record no other Air Force plane can match.

The Air Force major is facing first-degree felony murder and tampering with evidence charges in connection with the death of his wife, Andreen McDonald, in 2019.

The German-made IRIS-T air defense system successfully shot down all incoming targets during Ukraine’s first operational use of the weapons, the Ukrainian military reported on Jan. 21.

A 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.

More arguments were heard on the second day of a pretrial hearing in the case of Air Force Major Andre McDonald.

A 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.

A 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.

An Air Force major accused in the murder of his wife will have his day in court as early as this week.

In its brief, the DOJ pushed back on a judge’s finding that the U.S. government was 60 percent liable for the mass shooting.

Former Green Beret Ivan Raiklin slams the media and government for feeding the military a woke agenda and says the military has turned from its focus on ‘Tucker Carlson Today.’

America’s new B-21 Raider has 4 big secrets that China’s military is desperate to steal, including whether the stealth bomber is capable of unmanned flight.

From the launch of the U.S. Air Force's hypersonic missile to the unveiling of the B-21 Raider bomber, the military has made technological strides in 2022.

Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with Air Force plane in interception attempt

The U.S. Air Force's entire B-2 stealth bomber fleet was grounded after one of the aircraft caught fire during an emergency landing earlier this month.

The 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.

The 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. A bomber experienced an in-flight malfunction on Dec. 10, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, where it caught fire. The standdown is significant in that there are fewer than 20 stealth bombers in the entire fleet and the aircraft provides, along with the B-52 Stratofortress, the air leg of the nation's nuclear triad.

An Inspector General's investigation found that senior civilian Space Force employee Andrew Cox fostered an inappropriate and sexually charged workplace environment.

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is the Air Force's new stealth bomber. Slated to begin flight tests in 2023, the secretive aircraft was revealed to the public in December 2022.

Here's everything you need to know about Baylor-Air Force, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from RJ Young.

The first All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon was released by a B-52H Stratofortress off the southern California coast last week.

Retired Air Force Col. Joseph Kittinger, whose 1960 parachute jump from almost 20 miles (32 kilometers) above the Earth stood as a world record for more than 50 years, died Friday in Florida. Kittinger, then an Air Force captain and pilot, gained worldwide fame when he completed three jumps over 10 months from a gondola that was hoisted into the stratosphere by large helium balloons. Project Excelsior was aimed at helping design ejection systems for military pilots flying high-altitude missions.

Active-duty Air Force pilots seeking religious accommodation to the vaccine mandate say they are still grounded even though the Air Force allowed most other unvaxxed to fly again.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published photos that show the consequences of an attack on a Russian airbase where long-range strategic aircraft are stationed. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Members of Ukraine's Air Force have published two photos showing the results of their attack on the Russian Diagilevo military airbase in Ryazan Oblast, and added a comment: "Ryazan.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Northrop Grumman Corp. unveiled the U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider on Friday at the company's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.

Investigators blamed the pilot for his jet’s demise, saying the airman could have regained control over the F-16.

We listed the typical base pay for US military ranks. It varies widely based on rank, experience and whether the person is an officer or enlisted.

A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided mid-air while participating in the Air Force's Wings Over Dallas commemorative event.

The Navy met its target goal and so did the Air Force, although with fewer additional recruits than in previous years. Meanwhile, the Army fell short.

When Jessica Israelsen left the Air Force, it was not an easy decision. She was going through a difficult time, and even though she wasn't part of the unit, her team kept looking out for her.

On this Veterans Day, The Free Lance–Star pays tribute to all those who served their country. Our annual “Salute to Veterans” section includes the names of 1,153 local residents, and

An ex-military contractor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday for accidentally killing an Air Force medical doctor with a forklift.

A longtime practice by Air Force mechanics is likely the reason propeller blades on C-130 Hercules have cracked, leading to more than 100 of the aircraft being grounded.

Police investigating the killing of an 80-year-old Air Force veteran arrested two suspects after they allegedly pawned the chain saw used to dismember the victim's body. Phoenix police said Thomas Wallace was being held Sunday on $1 million cash bond on suspicion of second-degree murder, concealing a dead body, theft of a pickup truck and trafficking in stolen property, while Romana Gonzalez is jailed on suspicion of fraud and theft. Authorities said Wallace, 58, had been a roommate of the victim and Gonzalez also stayed off and on at the home where the body was found.

Russian troops are seemingly poised for a complete withdrawal from Kherson, the only regional capital Moscow has captured since its invasion.

Iranian-made ballistic missiles, which Russia plans to purchase from Iran, will probably be deployed on the northern border of Ukraine. Source: Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, during a briefing on 1 November Quote from Ihnat: "We will take all measures of protection against these missiles.

A "junior individual" improperly released a congressional candidate's Air Force records, an action that led to the public disclosure of her sexual assault.

IRIS-T, the German-made anti-aircraft missile system, was 100% effective during Russia’s massive missile strike on Ukraine on Oct. 31, Ukrainian AirForce spokesman Yuriy Ignat said on Ukrainian national television.

Gursharan Virk is the first Air Force Sikh cadet allowed to wear reflections of faith. His story inspired others to push for religious accommodations.

Team Biden’s ‘weak,’ woke military isn’t ready to combat the rising challenges of China, Russia. America needs to act fast to boost defense spending.

A 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.

The pilot was able to safely eject the fighter jet. The crash also sparked a small brush fire.

Air Force officials said that an F-35 crashed at the end of a runway at Hill Air Force Base near Salt Lake City Utah, and the pilot ejected from the aircraft.

Former Trump National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien unpacks challenges facing the U.S. military and emphasizes the need to rebuild as Russia and China increase threats.

The astronaut’s missions, including the first successful American spacewalk mission, helped NASA eventually get to the moon.

Recruitment is said to be ramping up, with former U.K. pilots being offered large paychecks to work for the Chinese.

GOP House candidate Jennifer-Ruth Green's private military performance records were released or leaked, and Sen. Tom Cotton is demanding to know why.

Families say "justice has not been done" 13 years after Flight 447 plummeted into the Atlantic Ocean, killing everyone on board.

How a former military weather forecaster is helping evacuees of Hurricane Ian see their properties remotely through a crowd-sourcing app.

The U.S. Army fell short of its recruitment goal by 25% this year, as Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy dipped into pools of delayed entry applicants to meet goals.

The 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.

U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunter pilot Kendall Dunn said flying through the eye of Hurricane Ian was the toughest flight of his career.

A group of Air Force training instructors at JBSA-Lackland are celebrating their Hispanic Heritage this month in a subtle, yet powerful way.

America's military and our country won't survive if Biden administration's wokeism continues to rule. Air Force cadets are even told not to say ‘Mom and Dad.’

The 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.

The 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. Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told Pentagon reporters on Tuesday that six more of the Norwegian-developed weapons will be delivered in the future, as much as a year or two from now. Recent reports that some of the U.S.-provided NASAMS were already in Ukraine were not correct.

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2022, 11:41 Ukraine's Air Force says Russia has reduced the number of rocket strikes on Ukraine in recent days, but it also has increased the presence of drones in Ukraine's airspace.

The first Latina military pilot is receiving a huge honor at the National Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

A U.S. Air Force software development unit is the newest tenant at the historic San Antonio Light building.

Our 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.

San Antonio veteran uses VA loan to purchase home for her Gold Star family.

Brandon 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.

Thousands of people gathered in Schertz on Monday morning to celebrate our nations freedom and join in on all of the patriotic fun for the 46th Annual Fourth of July Jubilee.

About 1,000 Air National Guard troops who are assigned to space missions are mired in an identity crisis.

Dewy the dog was sheltered at San Antonio Pets Alive, but now he’s got a big task at hand -- he’s training to become a service dog for a local service woman.

The 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.

Our 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.

Abbott says it's restarted production at the Michigan factory that's tied to the ongoing baby formula shortage.

The 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.

One 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.

New recruits will go through eight weeks of basic military training where they’ll learn everything needed to become an American airman.

Former 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.

Russian 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.

The billionaire who flew on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up, aiming for an even higher orbit and the chance to take part in a spacewalk.

The 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.

A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to pay more than $230 million to victims of the 2017 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs.

A San Antonio company is developing a video game to help train and recruit service members.

The Air Force’s Thunderbirds are returning to San Antonio in April as part of the Great Texas Airshow.

More than 12,000 military service members refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are seeking religious exemptions, and so far they're having zero success.

U.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.

The 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.

More 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 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.

This 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.

A 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 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.

An Air Force veteran has created her own tech company and creates immersive augmented reality technologies to help the future of military training.

A new report says more than half of Air Force and Space Force personnel who responded to a survey said they've experienced some type of mental or physical abuse in the past two years.

Friday marks a somber four year anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in Texas.

The Air Force says nearly 8,500 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force have missed the deadline for getting COVID-19 vaccinations, including 800 who flatly refused and nearly 5,000 with pending requests for a religious exemption.

As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally.

Andre McDonald, who is accused of killing his wife Andreen Mcdonald, saw his bail reduced to a total of $550,000 after a court hearing on Friday.

Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost has became only the second woman to lead one of the Pentagon’s 11 so-called combatant commands that spearhead the military’s worldwide operations.