Blogs

Feb. 21, 2018

Army Officer Gunning for 2nd Olympic Bobsled Medal

Chris Fogt, 34, of Orange Park, Florida, is about to head to his third and likely final Olympics. He earned the bronze medal in Sochi in the four-man competition.

An Italian airman stands in front of an aircraft.

Feb. 21, 2018

Italian Pilot Integrates With U.S. Air Force Fighter Squadron

Through the Military Personnel Exchange program, American and foreign pilots have the opportunity to share best practices, learn and work closely with one another.

Feb. 19, 2018

Segregated in Service, Medal of Honor Recipient's Actions Saved Lives of All Races

Vernon Baker, an Army officer who was the only living black American World War II veteran of the seven belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor, had it bestowed upon him by President Bill Clinton in 1997.

Feb. 17, 2018

In Opioid Crisis, Military Research May Protect Citizens and Warfighters

Ten thousand times more potent than morphine, the synthetic opioid carfentanil poses a risk to both civilians and warfighters and the military is working to determine how to treat exposure to the drug.

Four men pose with Olympic gold medals in their mouths.

Feb. 17, 2018

Guardsman Goes for Gold Again as Olympic Bobsledder

Sgt. Justin Olsen struck gold in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and will try to repeat that in Pyeongchang, but with a few changes.

Four fighter jets fly across a blue sky.

Feb. 16, 2018

Airframe Profiles: F-16 Fighting Falcon

Since the F-16A’s first flight in December 1976, this highly maneuverable air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack aircraft has provided mission versatility and high-performance for the U.S. and allied nations at a relatively low-cost.