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US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.

4 years ago
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.

4 years ago
Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?

Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation’s highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.

4 years ago
Ex-Air Force staff sergeant pleads guilty in sheriff deputy’s killing

Steven Carrillo pleaded guilty Monday to the murder of Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller on June 6, 2020, according to prosecutors.

4 years ago
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way

F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024.

4 years ago
Air Guard troops doing space missions face identity crisis

Commanders say Air National Guard troops assigned to space missions have become orphans as leaders wrangle over whether to create a Space National Guard.

4 years ago
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait

The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.

4 years ago
Air Force ROTC cadet dies, 2 others injured in training accident

Nineteen Air Force ROTC cadets were participating in a training opportunity at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho when the accident happened.

4 years ago
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21

The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter.

4 years ago
Kennedy confirmed as Air Force cyber boss

Air Force Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy was approved by voice vote on June 23 to lead the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and receive his third star.

4 years ago

US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?

Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation’s highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
Ex-Air Force staff sergeant pleads guilty in sheriff deputy’s killing

Steven Carrillo pleaded guilty Monday to the murder of Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller on June 6, 2020, according to prosecutors.
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way

F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024.
Air Guard troops doing space missions face identity crisis

Commanders say Air National Guard troops assigned to space missions have become orphans as leaders wrangle over whether to create a Space National Guard.
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait

The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.
Air Force ROTC cadet dies, 2 others injured in training accident

Nineteen Air Force ROTC cadets were participating in a training opportunity at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho when the accident happened.
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21

The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter.
Kennedy confirmed as Air Force cyber boss

Air Force Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy was approved by voice vote on June 23 to lead the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and receive his third star.

US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?

Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation’s highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
Ex-Air Force staff sergeant pleads guilty in sheriff deputy’s killing

Steven Carrillo pleaded guilty Monday to the murder of Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller on June 6, 2020, according to prosecutors.
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way

F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024.
Air Guard troops doing space missions face identity crisis

Commanders say Air National Guard troops assigned to space missions have become orphans as leaders wrangle over whether to create a Space National Guard.
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait

The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.
Air Force ROTC cadet dies, 2 others injured in training accident

Nineteen Air Force ROTC cadets were participating in a training opportunity at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho when the accident happened.
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21

The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter.
Kennedy confirmed as Air Force cyber boss

Air Force Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy was approved by voice vote on June 23 to lead the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and receive his third star.

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