Schumer, Gillibrand Call for New 'Skibird' Aircrafts at Stratton Air National Guard Base U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the Air Force to replace a fleet of aging aircrafts at...
Why the Military Has an Office Dedicated to Tracking the World’s Biggest Blocks of Ice The National Ice Center is the only entity that monitors ice movement and formation across the globe.
US Polar Strategy and the Geopolitics of Antarctica Several months ago, the Trump administration presented a new national security and defense strategy for the polar regions.
More US Military Power Needed in Antarctic to Deter Malign Activity, General Says Gen. Charles Q. Brown said he'd like to see a boost in "some of the capability we have, but don't have a lot of."
The Critical Role of the Arctic Convoys in WWII The Arctic convoys would play an important role, especially in the critical months between July and December 1941.
As Russia, China Encroach, Airmen Work to Expand Comms Network in Antarctica In freezing conditions on the southernmost continent, four airmen had one mission: Create an expanded communications network.
Deep Freeze: The Air Force's Vital Mission in Antarctica The weather conditions are treacherous. But that's to be expected for the Operation Deep Freeze mission in Antarctica.
Soldier Shot During Special Forces Training Event After Live Ammo Mixed in with Blanks A 7th Infantry Division soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state was accidentally shot April 25 by a 1st...
Special Operations Airman Shot and Killed by Florida Police During Disturbance in Apartment Building Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, which flies AC-130J...
Coast Guard Relieves Its Top Reserve Enlisted Leader After Investigation into Misconduct Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Timothy Beard was relieved Friday as a result of "loss of confidence,"...
Meet the First 'Space Cowboys': 3 Guardians Complete Arduous Army Cavalry Spur Ride After being covered in dust, sweat, dirt and blood, three officers emerged from the West Texas desert last week and were...
Gordon and Aleksandra: Videos, Photos Show Relationship Between Detained Soldier and Russian Woman Staff Sgt. Gordon Black flew to China and eventually to the city in southeastern Russia to meet with the woman, Aleksandra...