The Air Force Struggles With Diversity. Can The Space Force Do Any Better?
Top Space Force leaders say gender and racial diversity are a core part of the mission. But past indicators present a troubling picture.
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Senate Unanimously Confirms 1st Black Chief Of A U.S. Military Service
Gen. Charles Brown was confirmed to lead the U.S. Air Force. Brown said his nomination "provides some hope but also comes with a heavy burden," given the nation's current focus on matters of race.
Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Salute New York Coronavirus Responders With Flyover
The joint demonstration between the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds will begin early Tuesday afternoon over New York City, Newark and Trenton, N.J., and Philadelphia.
'We'll Get Through This,' Pence Tells Air Force Academy Graduates
"America is being tested," Vice President Mike Pence said during his commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy. It's the first class to graduate cadets into the Space Force.
Space Force Bible Blessing At National Cathedral Sparks Outrage
The dedication at the Washington National Cathedral of an official Bible of the new U.S. Space Force is being criticized as a violation of laws separating church and state.
Trump Created The Space Force. Here's What It Will Actually Do
"It's not about putting military service members in space," one expert said. The new branch will basically reorganize what the military does in space and elevate it to a single chain of command.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson Plans To Resign
Pentagon sources say that Trump's hopes for a space force produced tensions between Wilson and the White House, who saw her as delaying the process. She plans to go into academia.
Tyndall Air Force Base To Be Rebuilt As 'Air Base Of The Future'
When Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle last October, it caused widespread destruction at Tyndall Air Force Base. The rebuilding of the base is expected to cost $3 billion.
8 Days, 2 H-Bombs, And 1 Team That Stopped A Catastrophe
In 1961, it was Jack ReVelle's job to make sure two hydrogen bombs that had accidentally dropped over North Carolina didn't explode. At StoryCorps, he tells his daughter about recovering the bombs.
Republican Martha McSally Picked To Fill Senate Seat Formerly Held By John McCain
The decision comes after Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, who had been a temporary replacement after John McCain's death in August, announced last week he would step down at the end of the year.