WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force plans to start operational use of Lockheed Martin Corp.-built <LMT.N> F-35 fighter jets in mid-2016, a year earlier than planned, using a similar software package as the Marine Corps, two sources familiar with the plans said on Monday.Full story
The Air Force says its test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had postponed in April because of tensions with North Korea, is now scheduled to happen on Tuesday. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure to fight sexual assault, the U.S. armed forces in recent years rolled out education programs about proper sexual conduct through methods like role playing and video games. Full story
As two scandals and a Pentagon report show an escalating problem of sexual assault in the military, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins Alex Wagner’s panel to talk about legislation aimed at stopping the epidemic.
The government is auctioning off a McDonnell Douglas DC9-32 used to carry presidents and vice presidents for more than 30 years. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and the Washington Post’s Nia-Malika Henderson join Hardball to discuss how the sequester cuts have affected programs for sexual assault victims in both the military and civilian worlds.
Limo survivor recounts horrific fire; Syria’s regime increasingly intertwined with Hezbollah; New witnesses to testify on Benghazi deaths; Air Force sex assault prevention chief charged with sexual battery; Friend of Boston bombing suspect released from prison; Newtown heroes honored with Citizen Ho
U.S. Air Force veteran Rudy Giannoni sits down with NBC's Kristen Dahlgren to reflect on his time as a POW.
President Barack Obama steps aboard Air Force one at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed
U.S. Air Force officers turn away after saluting President Barack Obama upon his departure aboard Air Force One in foggy conditions, for travel to Atlanta from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT)
U.S. Air Force officers salute President Barack Obama upon his departure aboard Air Force One in foggy conditions, for travel to Atlanta from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT MILITARY POLITICS ENVIRONMENT)
