`Newest Navy ship commissioned in ceremony honoring Wisconsin industrial base

The USS Beloit is named for the city of Beloit, Wis., which was a center for heavy industry in the early 20th century. Officials used the event to praise the U.S. defense industrial base and new littoral combat ships, despite the LCS program’s controversy.

Judge orders convicted Air Force general to pay nearly $8,000 for two months he was forced to live in base hotel

Restriction to base is more commonly used in sentences for those already living there, and if they don’t, the airman’s first sergeant would secure a dorm room for the service member. Instead, Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart’s command “refused to obtain and fund accommodations for the restriction period.”

US Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England

The U.S. Air Force said Tuesday that a number of small drones have been detected near four bases in England that are used by American forces.

New Marine sniper rifle with caliber conversion options is ready early, service says

The Marine Corps has deemed a new sniper rifle fully operational a year ahead of schedule.

Navy surveillance plane makes rare flight over Taiwan Strait

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon surveillance plane flew over the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the first such transit over the 110-mile-wide channel that separates mainland China from Taiwan since mid-September.

White House asks Congress for extra $5.7 billion for Navy submarine cost overruns

The White House asked Congress to provide about $5.7 billion in additional funds to cover cost overruns for three Virginia-class submarines, as well as for shipyard enhancements and higher wages to attract welders, pipefitters and engineers.

Security forces squadron creates elite group to honor slain airman

Airman 1st Class Dayvon Larry left such an impression at a Florida air base that his unit created a program, Delta Lima, in his memory to promote pride and professionalism.

Navy sailor charged with negligent homicide in death of fellow sailor

The unnamed sailor, who was charged in the death of 22-year-old Petty Officer Third Class Lyndon Joel Cosgriff-Flax, is also facing additional charges of making a false official statement and dereliction of duty.

Colorado Springs named permanent home for 250 Delta 15 Space Force guardians, ahead of possible Space Command fight

The Air Force announced last week 250 Space Force guardians with Delta 15, dedicated to protecting and defending operations in space, will be permanently based in Colorado Springs at Schriever Space Force Base.

Protesters gather again outside US air base as German state reviews probe of killing

Hundreds protested for a second time outside Spangdahlem Air Base following last month’s murder acquittal of an American airman.

South Korea to station F-35s at bases throughout the peninsula, report says

The South Korean air force plans to disperse its newest fleet of F-35A Lightning II stealth jets throughout the country to better respond to North Korean threats, according to local media.

Missing airman’s body found near Guam beach after daylong search

A U.S. airman who failed to return home from a fishing trip was found dead Sunday morning near a Guam beach, according to the Air Force.

US troops may deploy to Japanese, Philippine islands if China invades Taiwan, report says

U.S. forces plan to dig in on Japan’s southernmost islands and in the Philippines if China invades Taiwan, according to a Japanese news agency.

Planned biofuel-solar energy plants on Hawaii base pose no environmental risks, Navy says

The Navy’s issuance on Friday of a final environmental assessment that found no significant impact clears the way for a project that will “improve energy security, strategic flexibility, and energy resiliency at JBPHH and the island of Oahu,” the service said in a news release that day.

USS Boxer and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit return home after conducting joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific

The USS Boxer and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to their respective homeports in San Diego and Camp Pendleton, Calif., after a deployment to the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations. More than 2,500 sailors and Marines participated in joint and combined exercises in the Indo-Pacific.

USS Hampton arrives at Portsmouth shipyard for scheduled maintenance to ensure mission-readiness

The USS Hampton arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, on Thursday for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades to ensure Navy mission-readiness before returning to the fleet.

Navy relieves commander of E-2 Hawkeye squadron from duties for loss of confidence

Cmdr. Charles Diehl has been relieved of his duties as commander of Airborne Command and Control Squadron VAW-115,an E-2 Hawkeye squadron, because of a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week

The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces.

Air Force beats Nevada 22-19

Owen Allen ran for 107 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, Dylan Carson opened the scoring with an 11-yard TD run and finished with 105 yards rushing Saturday night to help Air Force beat Nevada 22-19.