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Air Force Tells Pilots to Slow Down to Save Fuel
The Air Force has ordered its pilots to fly higher and slower in an effort to slash fuel use while still performing the same missions.
Despite Missile Failure, North Korea is Still the Big Winner
North Korea's long-range missile might have crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, but the defiant regime got most of what it wanted from the failed launch.
Pentagon Wants to Order a New, Upgraded Air Force One
Plans for a new Air Force One appeared in the latest version of the Pentagon's aviation plans, according to Defense News. Officials haven't said which model they plan to purchase, but it is likely to be an updated version of the current Boeing 747 VC-25.
Navy Hopes Increased Funding Keeps Its Ships in Shape Longer
Like some of the senior sailors who walk its deckplates, the USS Blue Ridge did a little weightlifting recently to stave off the physical decline that sometimes comes with getting older.
Being ‘Army Strong’ Gets Weak Backing With Obama’s Strategy
The Army is coming out of a decade of war beat up and strapped for cash/.../ After spending huge amounts of money on equipment to fight terrorists, the Army has none to truly modernize itself with new core platforms such as attack helicopters and battle tanks/.../
Sequestration Could Be Left To Lame-Duck U.S. Congress
Between now and Jan. 2, when automatic spending cuts are set to slash up to $54 billion from the Pentagon’s 2013 budget, there is only one date that truly matters: Nov. 6, Election Day.