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Maryland loses last A-10s, becomes the only Air Guard without planes
The divestment of the Maryland National Guard's fleet of A-10s left it as the only Air Guard in the country without a flying mission.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Trump warns Iran will pay a ‘very heavy price’ if its forces or proxies attack US troops
“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
By Shawn Snow
Army Guard finishes ditching personnel paperwork for new online system
The new system allows Guardsmen to process paperwork via a phone app.
By Kyle Rempfer
Flying resumes after COVID-19 induced pause at Davis Monthan, home of the A-10C Demo Team
As recently as Monday, the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team was flying and performing aerial maneuvers at the base.
By Diana Stancy
It’s not the Waffle House index, but a Marine barbershop has closed over COVID-19
“As conditions change, installations within the command may consider closing the barbershops based on the recommendations from the Public Health Emergency Officers."
By Shawn Snow
Pentagon turns focus toward making masks, ventilators
“Everyone’s very, very committed.”
By J.D. Simkins
Public health must be part of national security calculus, says Flournoy
Michèle Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy at the start of the Obama administration, says the COVID-19 pandemic should change how the U.S. defined national security.
By Aaron Mehta
Air Force suspends most Space-A travel
Exceptions for certain Category I, IV, and VI travelers can be made.
By Kyle Rempfer
The Air Force is protecting airmen while protecting the nation
The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 total force active duty Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic.
By Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg
Fighter accidents rose in 2019, despite overall decline in mishap rates
The Air Force saw a fleetwide decline in the most serious manned aircraft mishaps in fiscal 2019, but the number of serious mishaps increased for fighter and attack aircraft.
Explainer: What happened to the stock market today?
And should President Trump intervene?
By Jonathan T. Fluharty-Jaidee, West Virginia University