DOD Identifies Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

The Defense Department on Friday identified the two service members killed Nov. 3 in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Capt. Andrew Byers, 30, of Rolesville, N.C., and Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Gloyer, 34, of Greenville, Pa., died while engaging enemy forces, according to...

McCain Rips DOD On F-35 Program

In a scathing letter sent to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Thursday, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he is “extremely disappointed” with “the troubled performance, continued delays, and persistent cost overruns” in...

Kerry, New Ambassador Affirm Philippines Relationship

Secretary of State John Kerry and the new US ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Kim, affirmed the relationship between the two countries on Thursday, despite a recent series of erratic and troubling declarations from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Speaking at...

International Partners Test F-35 Missiles at Edwards

The 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, Calif., is leading the testing of the F-35’s Joint Strike Missile for various international partner nations, according to a press release. The JSM, which makes use of stealth technology and can be...

Consolidated Mission Support Center Fully Operational

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) has reached full operational capability (FOC), according to a press release. The center, which opened at a temporary location at JB Andrews, Md., in August 2014, consolidates installation and mission support...

Newest Super Galaxy Delivered

The latest C-5M Super Galaxy was ferried from Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Ga., to Stewart ANGB, N.Y., on Oct. 28, for final paint and detailing, according to a company press release. Its pilot was Brig. Gen. James Fontanella, who...

Thousands of Soldiers Headed to Europe, Iraq

The Army announced on Thursday the deployment of 5,750 troops to Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, which supports NATO allies in response to Russian aggression in the region. The deployment includes about 4,000 soldiers from the 3rd Armored...