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USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin American waters

The Navy's largest aircraft carrier is providing support to what the Pentagon is calling counternarcotics efforts in Central and South America.

By Riley Ceder

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US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

By Stephen Losey

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Not-so-stealthy B-2 bomber caught on Google Earth

The B-2 is known for being virtually undetectable.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

Two dozen KC-46 tankers will likely call MacDill Air Force Base home

The Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

The T-7 takes shape: Inside the factory where the Air Force’s next trainer is being built

Boeing says its high-tech methods to design and build the T-7A Red Hawk are saving time, simplifying processes, improving quality and cutting down on defects.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Jet ejection seat, breathing system oversight strengthened in defense bill

The provisions of the defense policy bill aim to prevent further deaths and injuries among military pilots.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Air Force would keep B-1 bombers until B-21s arrive, under NDAA

The NDAA would also allow the Air National Guard to retire its old RC-26 reconnaissance aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation

At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force

Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

NDAA would put brakes on A-10 aircraft retirement, but let others go

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently cited the A-10 as an example of the kind of older aircraft the service wants to retire to free up resources to modernize for a high-end fight.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots

Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Drone crashes on runway at Holloman Air Force Base

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

4 years ago

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USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin American waters

The Navy's largest aircraft carrier is providing support to what the Pentagon is calling counternarcotics efforts in Central and South America.

US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

Not-so-stealthy B-2 bomber caught on Google Earth

The B-2 is known for being virtually undetectable.

Two dozen KC-46 tankers will likely call MacDill Air Force Base home

The Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.

The T-7 takes shape: Inside the factory where the Air Force’s next trainer is being built

Boeing says its high-tech methods to design and build the T-7A Red Hawk are saving time, simplifying processes, improving quality and cutting down on defects.

Jet ejection seat, breathing system oversight strengthened in defense bill

The provisions of the defense policy bill aim to prevent further deaths and injuries among military pilots.

Air Force would keep B-1 bombers until B-21s arrive, under NDAA

The NDAA would also allow the Air National Guard to retire its old RC-26 reconnaissance aircraft.

Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation

At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.

F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force

Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.

NDAA would put brakes on A-10 aircraft retirement, but let others go

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently cited the A-10 as an example of the kind of older aircraft the service wants to retire to free up resources to modernize for a high-end fight.

Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots

Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.

Drone crashes on runway at Holloman Air Force Base

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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