Schumer, Gillibrand Call for New 'Skibird' Aircrafts at Stratton Air National Guard Base U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the Air Force to replace a fleet of aging aircrafts at...
Why the Military Has an Office Dedicated to Tracking the World’s Biggest Blocks of Ice The National Ice Center is the only entity that monitors ice movement and formation across the globe.
US Polar Strategy and the Geopolitics of Antarctica Several months ago, the Trump administration presented a new national security and defense strategy for the polar regions.
More US Military Power Needed in Antarctic to Deter Malign Activity, General Says Gen. Charles Q. Brown said he'd like to see a boost in "some of the capability we have, but don't have a lot of."
The Critical Role of the Arctic Convoys in WWII The Arctic convoys would play an important role, especially in the critical months between July and December 1941.
As Russia, China Encroach, Airmen Work to Expand Comms Network in Antarctica In freezing conditions on the southernmost continent, four airmen had one mission: Create an expanded communications network.
Deep Freeze: The Air Force's Vital Mission in Antarctica The weather conditions are treacherous. But that's to be expected for the Operation Deep Freeze mission in Antarctica.
Troubled USS Boxer Returns Home 10 Days into Deployment Due to Maintenance Issue The maintenance-embattled USS Boxer is heading back to San Diego just 10 days after deploying due to an engineering issue, as...
On Newly Quiet Stretch of US-Mexico Border, Louisiana Soldiers Sit Around, Watch and Wait The Louisiana soldiers are spaced in groups of two or three over the 1.5 mile, 400-yard-wide strip of land.
How the Army Made a Deal with UFL Football and The Rock Despite Doubts over the Sponsorship's Worth The roughly $11 million deal set the service up to be the premier partner for the league's inaugural season, which started...
Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...
'Restore Real Value': House Panel Wants to Give Junior Enlisted Troops 15% Pay Raise The recommendation on boosting paychecks is part of the final report from the House Armed Services Committee's military...