Latest "Air Force base" stories

Senior Airman Quynn Santjer, unit deployment manager for the 94th Fighter Squadron, looks through the new abundance of maternity options at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2021. (Staff Sgt. Jaylen Molden/Air Force)

Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen bases

DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

More than 100 U.S. Space Command personnel and 900 total participants took part in Global Lightning 2021 on March 8-12, which integrated space capabilities into a multi-domain exercise at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Space Command/Lewis Carlyle)

Colorado, North Dakota installations to join Space Force this month

Welcome to Schriever Space Force Base, Peterson Space Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Pilot’s error in judgment caused T-38 mishap in February, investigation finds

The pilot relied on his gut rather than double-checking his flight controls, according to an accident investigation report.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

For these airmen, launching ICBMs is a family business

Mother-daughter duo Taylor and Linda Tonnies have both turned the key on Air Force ICBM test launches, decades apart.

By Harm Venhuizen

2 years ago

Airmen charged with protecting a US nuclear missile base busted for taking LSD

One airman said he felt paranoia. Another marveled at the vibrant colors. A third admitted, “I absolutely just loved altering my mind.”

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

5 years ago

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