The Air Force was found to be using revised target dates for tracking aircraft maintenance, making it seem as if there were little or no delays.

Having trouble? View in Browser.

Air Force Times

Daily News Roundup

May 15, 2026

Sponsored By: Navy Federal Credit Union

Air Force underestimating aircraft maintenance delays, GAO finds

The Air Force was found to be using revised target dates for tracking aircraft maintenance, making it seem as if there were little or no delays. Read More

Air Force underestimating aircraft maintenance delays, GAO finds

Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation

Lawmakers questioned the timing and the reasons, lambasting the order that Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said sent a “terrible message to Russia and our allies.” Read More

Barracks improvements, installation safety top priorities for military construction budget

The $21.5 billion budget request for military barracks would address a backlog of construction and repairs, logistics leaders said. Read More

Iran military threat is diminished but not eliminated, CENTCOM chief says

Adm. Brad Cooper said the U.S. had severely degraded Iran’s warfighting capacity, including the elimination of roughly 90% of its inventory of naval mines. Read More

 
Get the Military Times App

Be the First to Know When News Breaks

Download the Military Times app for immediate notifications each time we send out a news alert. Oh, and you can read all of our stories there, too. 

For Apple Users
For Android Users

  SPONSORED  

Our Top Mission is Serving You

Start the New Year Right with Special Offers to Help You Reach Your Financial Goals Read More

 

ADVERTISEMENT




‘West-side Skid Row’: Pests, crime, litigation plague plans for VA’s Los Angeles campus

Pests and crime threaten VA's efforts to expand housing for homeless veterans at its sprawling west Los Angeles campus. Read More

Read More

ADVERTISEMENT

Navy Federal Credit Union is proud to serve the armed forces, DOD, veterans and their families. Our Members Are the Mission®. Insured by NCUA
Learn More

Navy Federal Credit Union is proud to serve the armed forces, DOD, veterans and their families. Our Members Are the Mission®. Insured by NCUA
Learn More


Read More

Read More


I am an Image

Small Business Spotlight

The Small Business Spotlight is a free online directory promoting active-duty military, veteran, and spouse businesses, programs, and non-profits around the world. Check it out—or put up a free ad listing for your own endeavor!

Browse the Listings

Read More

 

Read More

 

Subscribe to our magazine!

We look even better in person!

Our print and digital editions of Air Force Times show off the quality, unbiased reporting you love from our Daily New Roundup — plus much more.

Subscribe to Air Force Times

Follow us on Social

FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagram
Air Force Times

For additional newsletters or to manage your subscriptions, visit our Preference Center.
To unsubscribe, visit our website.

© 2026 Air Force Times, a division of

Sightline Media Group

1100 North Glebe Road, 12th floor, Arlington, VA 22201