By Chuck Walker MOBILE, Ala. — For Lillian, Alabama native Lauren Walker, the daily commute offers a unique satisfaction. Driving past the Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration project, she gets a firsthand look at the impact of her work as…

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) -- In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach used personal examples of stellar performances from pilots, maintainers, health care workers and others to highlight readiness and how the service…

On Tuesday, February 24, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. Road Closures To ensure everyone's safety, the United States Capitol Police will temporarily…

Arizona, formerly part of the Territory of New Mexico, was organized as a separate territory on February 24, 1863. The U.S. acquired the region under the terms of the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the 1853 Gadsden Purchase. Arizona…

By Air Force Airman 1st Class Amori Greer Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19, officially unveiling a state-of-the-art military working dog kennel facility and marking a significant investment in enhancing the well-being and mission readiness…

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, initiating disciplined weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions to validate airworthiness, safety and systems performance.…

A federal grand jury returned a 35-count indictment, unsealed Friday, charging three Mexican citizens for trafficking Mexican farmworkers into forced labor and harboring them in the United States after their visas expired for the defendants’ financial gain. “Three individuals have…

United States General Zachary Taylor was victorious over Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in the Battle of Buena Vista on February 23, 1847. Named for a nearby hacienda, the Battle of Buena Vista was fought near Monterrey in…

George Washington, the first president of the United States, was born on February 22, 1732. His birthday is celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States along with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on “Washington’s Birthday” — the Monday before Washington’s…

Florence, AZ — Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller wins first legal battle against the Board of Supervisors by getting the case transferred to Maricopa County Superior Court. The Pinal County Superior Court found that Mr. Miller was entitled to a…

By David Vergun This year marks the nation's 250th birthday, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. To attain independence, the Americans would have to win the Revolutionary War against Great Britain, which previously governed the 13 colonies. The war lasted from…