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Pentagon, Interior launch new program to protect land around bases

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

By Zamone Perez

6 months ago

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Preston, 180th Fighter Wing crew chief, and Senior Airman Allison Garcia, 180th FW munitions specialist, stand next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon before morning training flights at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., Nov. 3, 2022. The 180th FW deployed to Key West to train with Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC-111), the Navy's premier adversary squadron, providing realistic training scenarios that ensure the 180th FW is prepared for homeland defense and contingency operations around the globe. (Staff Sgt. Kregg York/Air National Guard)

Here’s all the military planes that GAO says fall short on readiness

About half of the aircraft studied never reached their annual readiness goal between fiscal 2011 and 2021, despite billions of dollars in spending.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Mobile Apps can help improve readiness for servicewomen

Accessible health information is a particular issue for servicewomen because of the male-centric aim of most information.

By Joe Kehoe

13 months ago

Five big questions for Jim Mattis on Capitol Hill this week

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis heads to Capitol Hill on Thursday for a review of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2019 budget request.

5 years ago

Congress wants a close eye on Navy progress

The head of the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on seapower and projection forces wants Navy leadership to report to lawmakers every 90 days.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

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