The 354th Fighter Generation Squadron poses for a group photo for the final time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 24, 2024. The 354th FGS maintained A-10C aircraft to conduct close air support, forward air control, airborne, and combat search and rescue for theater commanders worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V) News

The A-10 era is over for this legendary Air Force attack squadron

For over 30 years, the 354th Fighter Squadron has put “the 18-year-old with a rifle” at the center of their A-10 mission. The Air Force is shuttering the unit this week.

History

Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles

A new bill in Congress aims to honor U.S. veterans who fought in the Pacific and natives from Attu, an Aleutian Island who were captured by the Japanese during WWII.

Culture

Soldiers reimagine Battle Drill 1 against brush fires on range detail

You’ve seen soldiers carry out direct fire battle drills, but have you seen them react to brush fires?

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Protestors damage fence at US military base in Italy

Protestors carrying flares and Palestinian flags broke a fence at a U.S. military base in Italy.

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