Mirage F1 fighter aircraft crashes while on routine mission near Luke Air Force Base, officials say

The incident was reported in an area near Canyon Springs Boulevard and Sun Valley Parkway on Feb. 10. Luke Air Force Base officials say the aircraft, identified as a Mirage F1, was on a routine training mission before the crash.

Ex-Air Force sergeant to plead guilty in killing of federal security officer in Oakland

Court records show Steven Carrillo, 33, will plead guilty in the killing of David Patrick Underwood, who was shot on May 29, 2020, while he stood in a guard shack in front of a federal building in Oakland.

Air Force ordered to pay more than $230M in Texas church shooting

The U.S. Air Force must pay more than $230 million in damages to survivors and victims’ families of a 2017 Texas church massacre for failing to flag a conviction that might have kept the gunman from legally buying the weapon used in the shooting, a federal judge ruled Monday.

It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says

President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.

Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts

Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.

Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died after Hell Week training

Seaman Kyle Mullen died at a San Diego area hospital on Friday after he and another SEAL trainee reported experiencing symptoms of an unknown illness, the Navy said.

Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland

Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.

Marine husband, Air Force wife reunited by deployment

The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.

Former Senator Bob Dole gets funeral with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery

Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole was laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery this week with family members and former colleagues in attendance.

Afghan interpreter who helped rescue President Joe Biden years ago is finally in Arizona

An Afghan interpreter who aided a mission to rescue a group of U.S. Senators 13 years ago, including current President Joe Biden, is now safely out of Afghanistan after getting stranded in the country for weeks after the Taliban retook the country.

ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.

Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Alexander Vindman, witness from 1st Trump impeachment, sues Trump's son, allies

A retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a pivotal witness in the first impeachment case against Donald Trump has sued the oldest son of the former president and other Trump allies.

Super Bowl LVI flyover to feature Air Force Heritage Flight

Super Bowl LVI will be full of pomp and circumstance, including a flyover from the Air Force Heritage Flight.

Air Force launches study of changes to flight training areas in Arizona

Three alternatives to be studied would change flight restrictions in areas northwest of Phoenix, west and southwest of Tucson and in parts of southeastern and east-central Arizona extending in western New Mexico.

Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.