AUGUST 26, 2025 - For 1st Lt. Francesco La Torre, the Army’s first drone-on-drone kill wasn’t the Hollywood moment most would imagine. “In A New Hope, Luke Skywalker flies an X-Wing through the Death Star trench and blows it up,” La Torre said. “This wasn’t like that. It was way harder. Honestly, it felt more like Darth Vader shooting down rebel pilots. He might be the … [Read more...]
A Veteran’s Perspective on Blast Overpressure and the Future
AUGUST 26, 2025 - When I began to notice lapses in memory and lingering brain fog, I chalked it up to getting older. But those subtle shifts - carrying a notepad everywhere, losing track of time, missing things I should have remembered - were early signs of something more serious. After 20 years in the Army, most of it as a master breacher in the 75th Ranger Regiment, I was … [Read more...]
Lohmeier Visits Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy -- (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) AUGUST 26, 2025 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy, Aug. 19, the first military installation visit since assuming the role. Lohmeier was confirmed as under secretary July 24. Lohmeier, a 2006 Academy graduate, served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. … [Read more...]
Army Explores Housing Solutions to Boost Quality of Life
AUGUST 26, 2025 — To further improve the living standards for Soldiers and their families, Army leaders met with industry housing partners during the 2025 Privatized Housing Council Aug. 12-13 in Pentagon City. The Army Privatized Housing Council, or APHC, is held annually and brings together senior Army leadership, Office of the Secretary of Defense officials, and … [Read more...]
U.S., Allied Aircraft Demonstrate Unity Over Latvia
AUGUST 26, 2025 - Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19 as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces' ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The Lancers flew in formation with two Hungarian and two Swedish air force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, demonstrating … [Read more...]