A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, South Carolina, taxis down the runway for an elephant walk during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Team Kadena showcased an array of assets, demonstrating a portion of the 100+ aircraft operating from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)| DVIDS
The Houthis have shot down a rising number of U.S. drones, with six MQ-9 drones brought down since the start of a large-scale U.S. air campaign in mid-March.| ABC News
Each week on Tuesdays and Fridays our team will bring you analysis of military tech, tactics, and doctrine.| Task & Purpose
The Space Force will have its own special ops component, Space Force Special Operations Command, under U.S. Special Operations Command.| Task & Purpose
Marines typically change duty stations every three years, but they should be able to stay where they are for longer, said Gen. Eric M. Smith.| Task & Purpose
Soldiers said they were turned away from a dining hall due to an administrative foul-up at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.| Task & Purpose
An unsigned memo posted on Reddit appeared to ban ping-pong and other games for troops in Kuwait not directly related to sports and fitness.| Task & Purpose
A Navy officer was awarded a settlement after a towing company ran afoul of federal law protecting service members on active military orders.| Task & Purpose
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