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Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deployments

Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases.

State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issues

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.

Tornado damages buildings, hangars at Wright-Patterson AFB

One of the damaged hangars is involved in restoring the only surviving B-17D Flying Fortress bomber.

Opinion

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.

Air Force reorg must happen fast and needs funding, chief says

The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this."

Army units must trim command posts, add drones to survive

Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas.

Army to slash thousands of jobs in major revamp for future wars

The cuts will mainly affect already-empty posts — not actual soldiers.

Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woes

Amid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.

Space Force mulls 8-year active duty enlistments for new recruits

It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts.

Air Force unveils command changes, wing plans in bid to outpace China

A sweeping set of proposals could comprise one of the Department of the Air Force's most significant reorganizations since the end of the Cold War.