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Situated at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the vigilant members of the 176th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard executed a commendable rescue operation on September 20th at Paradise Lakes. The incident took place approximately 25 miles northeast of Seward, involving a hypothermic hunter who had gotten separated from his group. The lone hunter had…

U.S. Air Force Embraces Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk in Advanced Pilot Training Push ST. LOUIS, MO (AFNS) – On September 14, the U.S. Air Force proudly received the initial T-7A Red Hawk aircraft from Boeing Co., marking the beginning of a new era in advanced pilot training. These five Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) aircraft are…

A government shutdown will not affect Veterans Affairs (VA) disability checks. VA disability payments are funded by legislation that is not part of the current budget battle. VA benefits, including disability compensation, pensions, education, and housing assistance, will continue as normal during a shutdown.  However, a shutdown could cause delays in processing certain benefits. For example, a furloughed…

Washington, DC – The Senate, on Thursday, provided its seal of approval, confirming Gen. Eric Smith as the chief Marine general. This decision ended a prolonged phase of uncertainty for the Marine Corps, which had been without a formally recognized commandant. Having served as the assistant commandant since 2021, Smith took on the responsibilities of…

A military training exercise in Australia witnessed a tragic turn of events when an Osprey aircraft plummeted, taking the lives of three US Marines and critically injuring several others. From the 23 Marines onboard the MV-22B Osprey, three fatalities were confirmed, while five are currently receiving intensive care at the Royal Darwin Hospital, as disclosed…

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is making strides in diplomatic relations while embarking on the noble mission of locating the remains of missing U.S. service members in 45 countries worldwide. Kelly McKeague, the agency’s director, in a recent virtual conversation with the Center for a New American Security, pointed out that the initiative goes…

The U.S. expresses willingness to train Ukrainian pilots for F-16 aircraft operations, in conjunction with Europe’s efforts, to ensure smooth aircraft transfers. The U.S. has indicated its preparedness to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots, further emphasizing the deepening defense ties between the two nations. Following Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s communication with European counterparts, the U.S….