U.S. Air Force DAFITC 2025 conference underway in downtown Montgomery
The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower 2025 training and education conference is underway in downtown Montgomery.
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U.S. shifts military resources in Mideast after Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s response
The U.S. is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran’s drone response.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
Veterans gathered Friday, June 6, in Normandy, France, to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment of World War II that eventually led to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime.
Survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to remember those killed 82 years ago
Five Pearl Harbor survivors attended a ceremony remembering those who were killed, as their numbers dwindle each year.
U.S. military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash
The U.S. military announced it was grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash.
Pentagon Study: Higher Cancer Rates Found in Military Pilots, Ground Crews
A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.
Biden: Afghanistan Evacuations Are Accelerating
Tens of thousands of people remain to join the airlift, which has been slowed by security issues and U.S. bureaucracy hurdles. The Pentagon has ordered six U.S. commercial airlines to help move evacuees from temporary sites outside of Afghanistan.
U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan Will End August 31
President Joe Biden says the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31. He says “speed is safety” as the United States seeks to end the nearly 20-year war.
Army Officials Encourage Residents to Enlist
Officials from the United States Army are encouraging Alabamians to consider enlisting. Anyone qualified and at least 17 years old, can join the army. Officials say the army provides over 150 opportunities for you to accomplish your goals. “If they have any goals or anything they want to obtain I will show them how to army can definitely help them…
Air Force Seeks New Land-Based and Air-Launched Nukes
The Air Force is soliciting industry proposals to build a new fleet of long-range nuclear missiles as well as replacements for its air-launched nuclear cruise missile force. The two projects are part of a near-total rebuild of the nation’s nuclear arsenal expected to cost hundreds of billions of dollars over 30 years. The Air Force said Friday that it intends…
