Watchdog says Department of Defense must estimate building costs better

A federal spending watchdog agency says the Department of Defense must do better at estimating the cost of military construction projects, some of which have had contracts awarded as much as 30 percent higher than expected.

S Korea, US begin joint military drills

Seoul [South Korea], Apr 1 : South Korea and the United States on Sunday began their joint military drills as scheduled, according to defence officials, amid a reconciliatory mood on the Korean Peninsula in recent weeks. As per Yonhap news agency, over 11,500 service members, including those from outside South Korea are planning to participate, along with at least 300,000 South Korean troops in the four-week 'Foal Eagle' training.

Heller’s dilemma: Side with Trump or veterans on VA pick

Assuming Donald Trump follows through in nominating Dr. Ronny Jackson to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sen. Dean Heller will soon face an ugly consequence for becoming a team player for the president. For Heller, Jackson's confirmation offers a lose-lose proposition.

The meeting is April 5 at Mill Creek Cattle Company in Mentone

Steven Bailey, a Republican candidate for California attorney general, will address the Redlands Tea Party Patriots when they meet 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Mill Creek Cattle Company, 1874 Mentone Blvd., Mentone. Bailey, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, was an El Dorado County Superior Court judge until he retired in 2017.

Thousands mourn firefighter killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Hundreds gathered at a Long Island church Saturday morning to honor an FDNY member-turned-soldier who was killed in a military helicopter crash in Iraq. Close friends, family and colleagues of Air National Guard flight engineer and FDNY lieutenant Christopher J. Raguso wore pins with a black ribbon and American Flag to ensure a spot inside the small St. Joseph's Church in Kings Park.

Uk C-130J tapped as next Fat Albert aircraft for Blue Angels

A used Royal Air Force C-130J could soon be supporting the US Navy's Blue Angels fighter demonstration team as a long-term replacement for the team's famous "Fat Albert". Naval Air Systems Command plans to quickly buy one of the RAF's C-130Js to "avoid a gap in logistical support of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron", according to a government acquisition notice posted on 23 March.

U.S., Mexico team to halt drug traffic at sea

In this March 2, 2017 photo, an unidentified U.S. Coast Guardsman communicates with the pilot of a helicopter during take-off and landing exercises on the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Coast Guard is teaming up with the Mexican and Colombian navies off South America's Pacific coast to go after seafaring smugglers, opening a new front in the drug war.

After show of force, Israel renews interest in advanced hybrid aircraft

Israel is once again considering purchasing the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey following the cancellation of its acquisition nearly four years ago. A defense source told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that Israel will likely decide in the next year or two to purchase the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.

VP Pence visit aims to fire up Minnesota Republicans

Gallery: Vice President Mike Pence shook hands with one of the guests who had been waiting to greet him at the Minnesota National Guard - 934th Airlift Wing Tuesday afternoon. Gallery: Vice President Mike Pence waved to the crowd of guests waiting to greet him at the Minnesota National Guard - 934th Airlift Wing Tuesday afternoon.

Combs files for seat in 59th District House

Rik Combs, of Lohman, filed Tuesday as the fifth Republican candidate seeking to represent the 59th Missouri House District seat currently held by Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, who is term-limited. Combs grew up on a cattle farm and served as a senior officer in the United States Air Force for parts of three decades before retiring, then serving as CEO for a Gainesville, Florida, consulting firm from 2006-09.

US Navy plans to modify 45 more Super Hornets

The US Navy plans to modify 45 more Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets in the next two years to increase the aircraft's service life and capabilities, the US Naval Air Systems Command announced on 27 March. The potential contract will cover modifications to up to 15 aircraft in fiscal year 2019 and a maximum of 30 aircraft in FY2020, NAVAIR says.