US Growing Outreach in Indo-Pacific Region
As China works to spread its influence, US Pacific Air Forces is growing its outreach to countries across the Indo-Pacific region.
Dorian Threatens East Coast Bases
Hurricane Dorian continues up the East Coast as Navy and Air Force bases pull their resources inland and batten down in preparation.
Senators Urge Expansion of F-35 Foreign Military Sales
Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey are leading the case that the US-led F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program should be expanded with additional foreign sales to create a stronger coalition of allies.
Task Force to Study Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used on Bases
DefSec Mark Esper signed a memo on his first full day at work establishing a task force to deal with cancer-causing chemicals found on military bases.
ADM Set to Be Navy’s Top Officer Retires
Just days before he was to become the US Navy’s top officer, ADM Bill Moran says he will retire, reportedly due to a professional relationship he kept with a former Navy official accused of sexual misconduct.
Tensions Escalating in Persian Gulf
Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. Over the weekend, the FAA warned that current tensions in the Persian Gulf area could pose a threat to air travel in that region.
Coast Guard Performs Operations in Asia
Earlier this month, the cutter Bertholf made a port stop in Hong Kong, the first time the Coast Guard has visited the Chinese territory in 17 years.
Pilot: Despite Testing Challenges, CH-53K ‘on the Right Track’
The new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter has had some struggles during its past year of testing but it will emerge as a capable and reliable asset for the Marine Corps, says Lt. Gen. Rudder, a Marine aviator.
Private Spacecraft Heads to the Moon
The first privately funded spacecraft is scheduled to launch Thursday from Florida to the moon. The aircraft is propelled by a Falcon rocket from Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX.
St. Mary’s Airport Meeting Rescheduled
The St. Mary’s Airport Rules special meeting, postponed from Jan. 14, is rescheduled during the Airport Advisory Board’s regular January meeting, Jan. 28 at 6 pm at the Airport Terminal Building, Hollywood, MD.
