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The Army said searchers found had the body of 1st. Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key, Jr., 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, of Richmond, Virginia. Key was a platoon leader in the 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment.

One of two US soldiers missing in Morocco recovered

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 4 Hours Ago

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The F-16 is a multi-role fighter aircraft spearheading the coalition’s defense and deterrence mission through continuous, rapid developments while maintaining combat air superiority within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Six F-16 Pilots awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for Operation Midnight Hammer

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 6 Hours Ago

Image: U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment prepare a stinger missile for launch from an AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 1, 2026. The training advanced the unit’s ability to provide low-altitude air defense, disseminate early warning, and engage aerial threats with Stinger missiles, while integrating experimental tactics for unmanned aerial system defense alongside U.S. and multinational partners to advance collective air defense readiness and regional security. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Hazel Torres)

Search for missing soldiers in Morocco enters second week

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted 23 Hours Ago

Header Image: U.S. Marine Raiders assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct live-fire training during Arctic Edge 2026 (AE26) on Fort Greely, Alaska, Feb. 21, 2026. AE26 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Hutcheson)

Marines set up new rotational force in Alaska

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

The LOCUST directed-energy system was deployed to the southern border earlier this year, and tested at White Sands Missile Range. AeroVironment Inc. photo.

Pentagon names five bases that will get anti-drone energy weapons

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 8, 2026

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt poses on the Lunar surface next to an American flag during Apollo 17. (moon surface seen on bottom of image). (Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

New Pentagon UFO files include reports from moon landings

By Jeff Schogol, Matt White

Posted on May 8, 2026

Air Force One, carrying departs from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland with President Donald J. Trump on board, June 20, 2020. When the president is aboard any Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is "Air Force One." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin)

Joint Base Andrews leaked jet fuel for weeks before officials noticed

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 8, 2026

A crowd gathers after federal agents shot a protestor in a scuffle, January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where the Trump administration had sent thousands of federal agents to arrest undocumented immigrants.

Use of JAG officers to prosecute civilians flouts Pentagon’s own rules, judge says

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 7, 2026

Last of the F-14 Tomcats could fly again under Maverick Act

By Jeff Schogol, Matt White

Posted on May 7, 2026

Military applicants who processed through Chicago MEPS take the Oath of Enlistment during a ceremony at U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 2026. USMEPCOM is responsible for processing applicants into the Armed Forces, ensuring each meets enlistment standards.

Military will now prescreen recruits for 28 medical conditions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 6, 2026

Air Force Weapons

Air Force cargo hub stored weapons in unguarded building, IG finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 6, 2026

Navy F/A-18 disables ship in Gulf of Oman with 20mm cannon

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 6, 2026

Captain John Miller, 716th Military Police Battalion Chaplain, calls a 9-line medevac as part of the Best Unit Ministry Team Competition, July 27, 2022, on Fort Campbell, KY. The Best Unit Ministry Competition is a multi day challenge including an Army Combat Fitness Test, land navigation, 8-mile foot march, obstacle course, and tactical religious support knowledge board designed to test the mental and physical capabilities of chaplains and religious affairs specialists. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Matthew Wantroba)

A field competition for Army chaplains tests spiritual mettle

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 6, 2026

The Marine Corps is considering creating an Infantry Scout primary military occupation specialty, or PMOS, for infantry Marines.

Marines may create new Infantry Scout career field

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 5, 2026

a way for pilots to Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

Retired fighter pilot taught Chinese airmen secret US tactics, feds say

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 5, 2026

Security Forces

Air Force removes security airmen from full duty after entering wrong home with a child inside

By Jeff Schogol, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 5, 2026