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3 men sentenced in Sheppard AFB contracts scam

John Torrance Gilmore III of Wichita Falls received the maximum 5-year federal prison term Thursday for his leading role in the conspiracy surrounding contracts for Sheppard Air Force Base.

Is there a morale crisis in the US nuclear force?

In a rare look inside the secretive world of nuclear missiles, The Associated Press reported this past week that the deputy commander of operations for the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force...

Senator Durbin wants proof that BRAC actually saved money

"Scott Air Force Base in the 2005 BRAC gained personnel when it gained three Army Surface Deployment and Distribution centers but lost the inpatient mission at the Scott Air Force Base Hospital.

General orders extra review of nuke crew failings

"I don't believe we have a nuclear surety risk at Minot Air Force Base," referring to the danger of an accident or unauthorized launch.

AP Exclusive: Air Force sidelines 17 ICBM officers

Exposure of shortcomings within Vercher's unit recalls an earlier series of stunning mistakes by other elements of the nuclear force, including the August 2007 incident in which an Air Force B-52...

Wyo., NC C130 crews practice fighting wildfires

The other two MAFFS-equipped C-130s belong to the Colorado Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing based at Peterson Air Force Base at Colorado Springs.

Report examines delays in building vet hospitals

For example, the hospital in Las Vegas was initially planned as an expanded clinic that would also be used by troops at Nellis Air Force Base.

Former Okla QB Steve Davis dead at 60

"Davis said his parents were from Sallisaw, though he was born at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, La., where his father was stationed.

US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,049

Cody D. Suggs, 22, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died March 7 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, as a result of a non-combat incident that remains under investigation; assigned to the 1487th...

A look at remote warriors | National politics | News from Fort Worth, Dallas,...

- Made up of six ISR groups, including the 497th ISR Group at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia- Others are in Fort Gordon, Ga.; Beale Air Force Base, Calif.; Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii;...

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The Air Force will make an official announcement later Wednesday morning after it informs the...

WASHINGTON: Obama takes Cabinet secretaries out to play golf

The White House said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (seh-BEEL'-yuhs) and...

PENSACOLA, Fla.: Bodies of woman, girl wash up in Pensacola

Sherman Cove is near the back entrance to the Naval Air Station.

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The April Fool Database: Fictitious Disasters

The Light of San Antonio, Texas reported that a huge army missile had accidentally escaped from...

Broncos' best gather to honor owner Pat Bowlen

ever, all four Hall of Fame members of the Denver Broncos gathered under one roof — an old...

Lackland trainer accused of having sex with four women

Lackland trainer accused of having sex with four women

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Israeli Air Force Chief Warns of Syrian Attacks

to utilize all the capabilities of the air force," he said.

Intercontinental Missile Test-Launched in Calif.

The Minuteman 3 lifted off at 6:27 a.m. PDT Wednesday from Vandenberg Air Force Base.

General says Israel ready to attack Syria should Assad fall

HERZLIYA, Israel, May 22 (Reuters) - Israel is prepared to attack Syria to prevent advanced...