Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surgeThe gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.By Rachel S. Cohen13 days ago
Air Force leaders warn of motorcycle dangersSeven airmen died in motorcycle accidents between Oct. 28, 2022, and Jan. 5, 2023.By Rachel S. Cohen11 months ago
B-1B bomber catches fire during engine work at Dyess, injuring twoTwo people were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening at a local hospital and released.By Rachel S. Cohen20 months ago
F-22 jet pilot OK after apparent landing gear collapse at EglinA safety investigation is ongoing into a common problem for the Raptor.By Rachel S. Cohen21 months ago
Deadly aircraft accidents declined in 2021, Air Force saysSixty-three of the most severe kinds of aviation accidents, known as Class A and Class B mishaps, were reported last year, down from 71 in fiscal 2020.By Rachel S. Cohen22 months ago
The Air Force is fighting in-flight physiological issues but can’t end them, Pentagon watchdog says“All occupations have some hazards that cannot be eliminated.”By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago