Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.By Karen Jowers2 months ago
John Luckadoo, last B-17 pilot of the Bloody Hundredth, dies at 103 "Lucky" was just a wide-eyed 21-year-old lieutenant when he manned the B-17 controls and took to the sky for his first bombing mission over Nazi Germany.By J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett7 months ago
Santa catches a ride with troops to bring Christmas to Alaska villageForget the sleigh powered by a herd of flying reindeer. Santa and Mrs. Claus hopped on military transports to deliver Christmas to a Tlingit village.15 months ago
Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South18 months ago
Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blastSurviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.By Tara Copp21 months ago
‘The Bloody Hundredth’ documentary puts real faces to TV show’s heroesThe 'Masters of the Air' companion documentary allows viewers to learn more about the larger-than-life troops depicted on the show.By Sarah Sicard2 years ago