Air Force rolls out new regs on mustaches and sideburns

The Air Force is spelling out in minute detail how long airmen’s mustaches and sideburns are allowed to be. “The new guidance mandates that sideburns must be above the ear opening and that mustaches are prohibited from going beyond the corners of...

Crew Chiefs Eager for Air Force Mission

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 – It is a time of transition in the 127th Wing, with new aircraft and missions on the near horizon, with today’s missions still at hand. The 127th Wing is actively recruiting potential new Airmen to join the team. Among the most...

Indonesian Air Force Receives its First Airbus A400M

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI Angkatan Udara) received on Nov. 3, 2025, the first of two Airbus A400M transport aircraft at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta. The second aircraft on order is expected to arrive in 2026. Piloted by Airbus...

Unidentified drone also spotted over Belgian Air Force base

‘U.S. tactical nuclear deployment’ base airspace… suspected Russian involvement, ‘military tension’ heightened Also spotted in France, Germany, and elsewhere… analysis sees pressure on the NATO nuclear deterrence system Unidentified unmanned...

Air Force details cover-up in shooting that spurred Sig Sauer investigation

Two Airmen who initially lied about the circumstances of a shooting that left a fellow airman dead on a military base in Wyoming have pleaded guilty in a court-martial proceeding to making false statements. Brayden Lovan was shot and killed on...

Army soliciting industry for E-HEL counter drone system

The Army issued a request for information last week seeking potential vendors to produce a high-energy laser weapon system "to protect semi-fixed and maneuver forces” from unmanned aerial systems. The Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) would...

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US set to discuss alliance issues in key security talks

The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States were set to hold their annual security talks in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss a range of security issues, such as how to modernize the decadeslong alliance between the two nations. Defense...

Military conflict during Operation Sindoor indicative of deeper China-Pak bond: Shringla

Pune, Nov 3 (PTI) The military conflict during Operation Sindoor was indicative of a deeper China-Pakistan strategic partnership, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Monday. He also noted that China’s involvement has extended...

Defense Ministry preparing new types of contracts for military personnel with clear service terms — DM Shmyhal

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has begun preparing new types of contracts for military personnel and developing corresponding amendments to legislation. This was announced by Defense Minister Denys...

Army charity offers grants to soldiers missing SNAP payments

After federal food assistance money did not go out at the start of the month, the Army’s official nonprofit announced it would step in and offer grants to help soldiers and their families afford food during the government shutdown. Retired Sgt....

Navy All-American Bowl’s

The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl will continue the Road to the Dome tour on Wednesday, November 5th at 8 p.m. ET on various social platforms across NBC Sports, honoring six Navy All-Americans. Navy All-Americans will be virtually presented with...

Tech Insider: Syos hits Australia, Jake Bezzant’s old firm ParkHelp buys German company

“We are looking to establish production in Australia to support the growing demand from the Australian market for sovereign-produced uncrewed vehicles. “Our most mature systems are in the maritime domain and our interceptor drones - this is where...

Senate Confirms Wilsbach as Next Air Force Chief of Staff

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach by voice vote to serve as the next chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. Wilsbach, nominated for the position in September, succeeds Gen. David Allvin, who unexpectedly retired midway through...

Tech companies Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon will all increase investment in AI next year

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Navy suffers first defeat of the season while Army downs Air Force at the buzzer

Get We Are The Mighty’s Weekly Newsletter Military culture and entertainment direct to your inbox with zero chance of a ‘Reply All’ incident Week 10 delivered a high-stakes American Athletic Conference (AAC) clash in Denton, where an undefeated...

In Stafford’s Hartwood supervisor race, it’s two longtime residents and an air force veteran

With two longtime Stafford residents and a military retiree who chose to make the county his home, the race for the Hartwood District seat on the Board of Supervisors is a three-way contest this year. Incumbent Republican Darrell English has two...

Can India modernise its air force fast enough amid regional threats?

NEW DELHI – On Oct 17, an advanced indigenously built Indian fighter jet roared off into the sky on its successful maiden flight. It was meant to be a symbol of India’s decades-long effort to strengthen and modernise the Indian Air Force, and to...

Army takes another step on path toward producing new drone-killing laser weapons

The Army has taken another step forward in its pursuit of new directed energy weapons that can zap small drones. The service issued a request for information on Oct. 30 to inform an Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) production effort, with an eye...

Navy eyes sonic boom noise monitoring system for test flights over Chesapeake Bay

The U.S. military base in Maryland where Naval Air Systems Command is headquartered could soon be equipped with an asset to help experts monitor, understand and reduce noise impacts from supersonic flight tests conducted in restricted airspace...

Payment-Deferred Commissary Purchases on Military Star Cards Extended Through November

As the federal government shutdown continues into its second month, military service members and their families who live within range of a commissary - and especially the 1.6 million holders of a Military Star credit card - nevertheless have a...