Autopsy reveals cause of death for Air Force Academy cadet

An autopsy from the El Paso County Coroner’s Office shows the 19-year-old died of natural causes. Prior to her death, Koonce had a history of a chronic cough that recently had severely worsened.

Repairs to Okinawa airfield may fix Air Force parachute training dispute

The Marine Corps plans to repair an auxiliary airfield runway early next year and resolve a dispute with Okinawa prefecture over parachute training at Kadena Air Base.

South Korea shows off arsenal during Seoul parade as Pyongyang levies warnings

South Korea unveiled a weapon it says is capable of taking out North Korea’s leadership. Meanwhile, a U.S. B-1B Lancer made a rare flight over the capital.

The Air Force’s special recruitment problem: Americans know SEALs and Green Berets, not PJs

The Air Force’s special operators remain mostly unknown to the American public when compared with their Navy and Army counterparts, worsening an already difficult recruiting environment, a study says.

New liberty rules ban Japan-based troops from off-base drinking establishments after 1 a.m.

A new liberty order, promised two months ago by the top U.S. commander in Japan following alleged cases of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault by U.S. troops, takes effect Tuesday.

American troops, aircraft in line for South Korea’s massive military parade

U.S. fighter jets are slated to soar over Seoul on Tuesday for the Armed Forces Day parade, a show of force commemorating the founding of South Korea’s military.

Air Force decommissions the last KC-10 Extender at Travis AFB after 44 years of service

The U.S. Air Force bid farewell to the KC-10 Extender after 44 years of service.

Carbon monoxide leak at RAF Lakenheath commissary spurs advisory to shop at Mildenhall

A post on Facebook showed a base internal message saying that carbon monoxide detectors went off in the commissary and that a 911 call had come in from an employee, who had a headache and was feeling faint.

Oregon company shipped substandard parts for F-35 fighter planes, whistleblowers say

Two ex-employees allege government contractors returned many faulty parts to Selmet Inc., but the company would “sneak” them back into the production line with false paperwork. They believe that many substandard parts were installed in F-35s.

AAFES to move Subway and retail outlet at Aviano Air Base ahead of planned layoffs

The relocation is intended to benefit military families. But the move is also associated with an attempt to cut more than 40 jobs held by local Italians and has sparked union outrage.