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Lt. Gen. James M. ‘Mike’ Holmes: ‘We’re willing to make some trades’ to boost end strength
Think tanks and analysts are fretting about the Air Force’s upcoming modernization “bow wave,” a time in the early 2020s where the service could struggle to pay for new acquisitions within its projected budget. Lt. Gen. James “Mike” Holmes is responsible for ensuring short-term decisions don’t put the Air Force’s future at risk.
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F-35A Catches Fire at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Air Force officials confirmed an incident involving an F-35A.
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Air Force Could Pursue Stealthy Aerial-Refueling Tanker
The Air Force will study whether its future aerial refueling tanker will need to operate in denied environments.
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Exclusive: Air Force Mulls Flight Demo for Possible Light Attack Aircraft Buy
A demonstration of off-the-shelf light attack aircraft could occur as early as 2017, a top general said.
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Boeing Unveils T-X Advanced Trainer Aircraft
Boeing has revealed its T-X trainer aircraft for the US Air Force.
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New Air Force chief to review squadron makeup, command and control
The Air Force’s new top general wants to take a second look at the squadron, improve its development of joint leaders and enhance the way the service does command and control, he said Sunday in a speech outlining his priorities.
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Air Mobility commander: Air Force needs more new tankers
With Air Force’s 56th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, now active, it can begin training KC-46A aircrew this fall. But Gen. Carlton Everhart, commander of the Air Mobility Command, has already started turning his gaze to potential follow-on tanker programs.
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GAO: Air Force Needs More Information Before Divesting A-10
The Air Force does not have a full understanding of capability gaps that could be caused by the A-10’s retirement, the GAO says.
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USAF chief nominee meets supportive senators in confirmation hearing
The Obama administration’s pick for the next Air Force chief of staff breezed through a confirmation hearing Thursday, with Senate lawmakers for the most part choosing not to engage with the nominee on many of the controversies that have fueled past
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Lt. Gen. James M. ‘Mike’ Holmes: ‘We’re willing to make some trades’ to boost end strength
Think tanks and analysts are fretting about the Air Force’s upcoming modernization “bow wave,” a time in the early 2020s where the service could struggle to pay for new acquisitions within its projected budget. Lt. Gen. James “Mike” Holmes is responsible for ensuring short-term decisions don’t put the Air Force’s future at risk.
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F-35A Catches Fire at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Air Force officials confirmed an incident involving an F-35A.
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Air Force Could Pursue Stealthy Aerial-Refueling Tanker
The Air Force will study whether its future aerial refueling tanker will need to operate in denied environments.
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Exclusive: Air Force Mulls Flight Demo for Possible Light Attack Aircraft Buy
A demonstration of off-the-shelf light attack aircraft could occur as early as 2017, a top general said.
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15 F-35 Models Grounded Due to Wiring Issue
Thirteen American and two Norwegian jets were impacted.
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Boeing Unveils T-X Advanced Trainer Aircraft
Boeing has revealed its T-X trainer aircraft for the US Air Force.
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New Air Force chief to review squadron makeup, command and control
The Air Force’s new top general wants to take a second look at the squadron, improve its development of joint leaders and enhance the way the service does command and control, he said Sunday in a speech outlining his priorities.
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Air Mobility commander: Air Force needs more new tankers
With Air Force’s 56th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, now active, it can begin training KC-46A aircrew this fall. But Gen. Carlton Everhart, commander of the Air Mobility Command, has already started turning his gaze to potential follow-on tanker programs.
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GAO: Air Force Needs More Information Before Divesting A-10
The Air Force does not have a full understanding of capability gaps that could be caused by the A-10’s retirement, the GAO says.
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USAF chief nominee meets supportive senators in confirmation hearing
The Obama administration’s pick for the next Air Force chief of staff breezed through a confirmation hearing Thursday, with Senate lawmakers for the most part choosing not to engage with the nominee on many of the controversies that have fueled past
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Lt. Gen. James M. ‘Mike’ Holmes: ‘We’re willing to make some trades’ to boost end strength
Think tanks and analysts are fretting about the Air Force’s upcoming modernization “bow wave,” a time in the early 2020s where the service could struggle to pay for new acquisitions within its projected budget. Lt. Gen. James “Mike” Holmes is responsible for ensuring short-term decisions don’t put the Air Force’s future at risk.
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F-35A Catches Fire at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Air Force officials confirmed an incident involving an F-35A.
-
Air Force Could Pursue Stealthy Aerial-Refueling Tanker
The Air Force will study whether its future aerial refueling tanker will need to operate in denied environments.
-
Exclusive: Air Force Mulls Flight Demo for Possible Light Attack Aircraft Buy
A demonstration of off-the-shelf light attack aircraft could occur as early as 2017, a top general said.
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15 F-35 Models Grounded Due to Wiring Issue
Thirteen American and two Norwegian jets were impacted.
-
Boeing Unveils T-X Advanced Trainer Aircraft
Boeing has revealed its T-X trainer aircraft for the US Air Force.
-
New Air Force chief to review squadron makeup, command and control
The Air Force’s new top general wants to take a second look at the squadron, improve its development of joint leaders and enhance the way the service does command and control, he said Sunday in a speech outlining his priorities.
-
Air Mobility commander: Air Force needs more new tankers
With Air Force’s 56th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, now active, it can begin training KC-46A aircrew this fall. But Gen. Carlton Everhart, commander of the Air Mobility Command, has already started turning his gaze to potential follow-on tanker programs.
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GAO: Air Force Needs More Information Before Divesting A-10
The Air Force does not have a full understanding of capability gaps that could be caused by the A-10’s retirement, the GAO says.
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USAF chief nominee meets supportive senators in confirmation hearing
The Obama administration’s pick for the next Air Force chief of staff breezed through a confirmation hearing Thursday, with Senate lawmakers for the most part choosing not to engage with the nominee on many of the controversies that have fueled past
