The Air Force Officer Training School is preparing for the arrival of what it's calling the “Godzilla” class, which will include 810 officer trainees. (Air Force)

Officer Training School braces for its record-setting ‘Godzilla’ class

Air University’s Officer Training School in Alabama is bracing for the largest influx of officer trainees in its history.

Air Force: Rescue team helps injured Mexican fishermen
The U.S. Air Force says two airmen from a base in Arizona were instrumental in rescuing two Mexican fishermen injured at sea.
Special operations pilot found not guilty of sexual assault
A military judge at Eglin Air Force Base found Black not guilty of all three specifications of his charge of violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Can Mark Esper save DoD? Senators sure hope so.
Army Secretary Mark Esper could be confirmed as the new defense secretary early as Thursday.
New Wright-Pat facility aims to improve cyber defenses of fighters and bombers
The facility, which was launched with assistance from the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapons Systems, is designed to enhance the fighter and bomber fleets' cyber resiliency against adversaries.
The US Air Force’s top general gets a taste of Finnish fighter tactics
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein got up to speed on the Finnish Air Force's newest capabilities before getting to see some of them in action.
A car moves along the Extraterrestrial Highway near Rachel, Nev., the closest town to Area 51. More than 1.4 million have signed up to

‘Storming’ Area 51: Internet meme or an actual threat?

The U.S. Air Force has issued a warning to those hoping to "storm Area 51."
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

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Whether it’s repairing a leaky roof or making your Pinterest kitchen become a reality, you can make your dreams come true by making your home equity work for you as a powerful financial tool.
Air Force F-16s conduct flyover at H. Ross Perot’s memorial service
H. Ross Perot, a hard-charging Texan with a folksy manner who made billions in business and twice sought the presidency, was celebrated at a Tuesday memorial service for his devotion to his family, friends, faith and country.
US forces have much to learn from Ukraine’s fight with Russia, says State Department official
“Ukraine is a laboratory of techniques and procedures,” George Kent, deputy assistant secretary in the European and Eurasian Bureau at the U.S. Department of State, told Military Times Tuesday afternoon
Polls say many vets don’t believe in the Iraq and Afghanistan mission. But their real feelings are more complex.
The author of this commentary cautions against oversimplifying a recent poll that found most veterans did not consider the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as "worth it."
Police say baby’s death at babysitter’s home on Hawaii base was manslaughter
Baby Abi would have been 1 year old today, July 16. Cause of death is still not released.
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