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Russia takes formal control of Georgia borders
MOSCOW: Russia took formal control of the borders of Georgia's separatist zones and slammed NATO exercises due in the country,...
Air Force, Navy combine for air combat skills training
NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, Fla.: Pilots from the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, honed their...
Britain ends military operations in Iraq
BASRA, Iraq: British forces formally ended combat operations in Iraq on Thursday, one month ahead of schedule, after a solemn...
Counterinsurgency Operations and Air Force’s Role in Irregular Warfare
WASHINGTON: As combat requirements evolve, so must the Air Force's unique capabilities to engage the enemy, the service's top officer...
Russian destroyer detains Somali pirates
MOSCOW: Russia's Admiral Panteleyev missile destroyer has detained a boat carrying 29 suspected pirates off the Somali coast, the Russian...
Marines Engineer Afghanistan-Worthy MRAP
WASHINGTON: The Marines are working to build an Afghanistan-worthy mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle. With 8,000 Marines on their way there now,...
Air-to-Air Refueling Training for Finnish F-18 Pilots
The Finnish Air Force (FINAF) stages at its Pirkkala base from 2 to 8 May an exercise during which the...
DoD Urges Boosting US Military Support to Pakistan
WASHINGTON: With a deteriorating situation in Pakistan, now is the time to strengthen the U.S.-Pakistan military partnership to help Pakistan...
USAF Officials Test Synthetic Fuels
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas: The Air Force Petroleum Agency staff recently conducted field testing for its 50/50 blend of...
For Obama Busy 100 Days on Defense, More Busy Days to Come
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office have been marked by several major initiatives on national security issues...
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