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New York air guardsmen awarded for valor in Afghanistan evacuation

The C-17 crew brought in special ops to rescue Americans on the ground, evacuated Afghans in danger and transported the remains of U.S. troops.

4 years ago
Air Force’s first female special tactics officer earns coveted scarlet beret

The female airman faces about another year of advanced skills training before she is assigned to an operational unit.

4 years ago
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”

4 years ago
Deadline approaching for troops to apply to join Space Force

The Space Force plans to employ 15,000 troops and civilians by the end of the year.

4 years ago
Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.

4 years ago
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.

4 years ago
American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.

4 years ago
Panel rejects plan to close Georgia military pilot training center

Run by the Air National Guard, the center in Savannah conducts air-to-air combat training missions for reservist and active-duty fighter pilots.

4 years ago
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill

This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.

4 years ago
US Air Force’s ‘flying car’ coming to an exercise near you

The Air Force is gearing up for Agility Prime’s first procurements in 2023, and is getting ready to start fielding the innovative eVTOL aircraft.

4 years ago

New York air guardsmen awarded for valor in Afghanistan evacuation

The C-17 crew brought in special ops to rescue Americans on the ground, evacuated Afghans in danger and transported the remains of U.S. troops.
Air Force’s first female special tactics officer earns coveted scarlet beret

The female airman faces about another year of advanced skills training before she is assigned to an operational unit.
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”
Deadline approaching for troops to apply to join Space Force

The Space Force plans to employ 15,000 troops and civilians by the end of the year.
Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.
American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.
Panel rejects plan to close Georgia military pilot training center

Run by the Air National Guard, the center in Savannah conducts air-to-air combat training missions for reservist and active-duty fighter pilots.
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill

This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
US Air Force’s ‘flying car’ coming to an exercise near you

The Air Force is gearing up for Agility Prime’s first procurements in 2023, and is getting ready to start fielding the innovative eVTOL aircraft.

New York air guardsmen awarded for valor in Afghanistan evacuation

The C-17 crew brought in special ops to rescue Americans on the ground, evacuated Afghans in danger and transported the remains of U.S. troops.
Air Force’s first female special tactics officer earns coveted scarlet beret

The female airman faces about another year of advanced skills training before she is assigned to an operational unit.
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”
Deadline approaching for troops to apply to join Space Force

The Space Force plans to employ 15,000 troops and civilians by the end of the year.
Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.
American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.
Panel rejects plan to close Georgia military pilot training center

Run by the Air National Guard, the center in Savannah conducts air-to-air combat training missions for reservist and active-duty fighter pilots.
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill

This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
US Air Force’s ‘flying car’ coming to an exercise near you

The Air Force is gearing up for Agility Prime’s first procurements in 2023, and is getting ready to start fielding the innovative eVTOL aircraft.

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