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Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies
Hegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.
F-35 undergoes first test flight with TR-3 hardware, software upgrades
The Technology Refresh 3 upgrades will lay the groundwork for a major modernization effort known as Block 4.
Air National Guard flight nurse first to receive highest flying award
An officer in the Minnesota Air National Guard was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for her heroism rescuing troops in Afghanistan.
The B-21 stealth bomber’s first mission: evading Pentagon red tape
After a dramatic unveiling of Raider, former Air Force leaders are holding a muted celebration, having proved their acquisition strategy worked.
Remains of Army Air Forces airman killed in WWII identified
Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Harold Kretzer was killed in Romania during Operation Tidal Wave in August 1943.
How to re-engine a B-52 and make a new bomber fleet
Defense News recently interviewed Brig. Gen. William Rogers, the program executive officer for the Bombers Directorate with the U.S. Air Force.
Rescue crews honored for response to Iranian ballistic missile attack
“These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said.
New F-35 engine deliveries suspended amid ongoing investigation
Pratt & Whitney's deliveries of F135 engines are on hold while the U.S. military and contractors try to find the root cause of a Dec. 15 F-35 mishap.
Air Guard’s RC-26 reconnaissance planes head into retirement
The Air Force argued that maintaining the three-decade-old planes cost $30 million each year.
F-15EX tests added missile capabilities
The tests place the F-15EX one step closer to carrying more missiles than any other U.S. Air Force fighter.
Army green lights an advanced version of its ‘mixed reality’ goggle
Earlier versions are shipping to soldiers this year as Microsoft develops the 1.2 version for later fielding.
By Todd South