New START five-year extension in U.S. interests, John Kirby says

Military

President Biden’s decision to seek a five-year extension of the New START arms reduction treaty with Russia serves the nation’s security interests because it allows for intrusive inspection of Moscow’s nuclear stockpile, Defense Department officials said Thursday. John Kirby, chief Pentagon spokesman, said Americans are safer with New START intact and extended. The 10-year treaty …

New START five-year extension in U.S. interests, John Kirby says Read More »

Engine Failure, Aircrew Error Led to Fatal E-11A Crash in Afghanistan, Air Force Says

Military

As an Air Force E-11A battlefield communications aircraft conducted missions over Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, on Jan. 27, 2020, a fan blade broke inside the left engine. Efforts to address the problem led to a series of missteps that caused the aircraft to crash, killing the two pilots, according to a new Accident Investigation Board report. …

Engine Failure, Aircrew Error Led to Fatal E-11A Crash in Afghanistan, Air Force Says Read More »

Thousands of National Guard Troops to Begin Leaving DC This Weekend

Military

With President Joe Biden’s inauguration complete, thousands of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will soon start heading home — some as early as this weekend. Arrangements are being made for 15,000 of the 25,600 Guard soldiers and airmen in D.C. to return home over the next 10 days, officials said. “Some might not be …

Thousands of National Guard Troops to Begin Leaving DC This Weekend Read More »

Scroll to Top