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DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea
The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.
US Air Force Academy’s oldest falcon mascot dies
A falcon that has served as the mascot for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado for the past 23 years has died.
WWII veteran Herman Wouk, a consummate writer until the end, dies at 103
He created the immortal fictional character Captain Queeg of “The Caine Munity.”
Fagan rushes for 260, Air Force beats Colorado State 27-19
Cole Fagan rushed for 260 yards, the third-most in Air Force history, and linebacker Kyle Floyd thwarted a late drive with an interception to help the Falcons hold off Colorado State 27-19 Thursday.
By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer
Air Force falcon mascot injured during West Point prank expected to make full recovery
An Air Force falcon named Aurora is expected to make a full recovery from injuries she suffered at West Point during a prank before the annual football game between the service academies.
Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot improving after injury at West Point
An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank Saturday before the annual rivalry football game between the service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.
Prognosis unclear for Air Force falcon mascot hurt in West Point prank
An Air Force Academy falcon mascot that was injured during a prank before the annual rivalry football game against Army is recovering back in Colorado, but her long-term prognosis is unclear.
Air Force mascot injured in West Point prank
One of the Air Force Academy’s falcon mascots was injured during a prank prior to the annual rivalry football game against Army, according to an official at the Air Force Academy.
U-2 pilot captures northern lights up close
Although a lot of people have seen the northern lights, Air Force Lt. Col. Ross Franquemont had a view that was unique, reports CBS News.
By Ken Chamberlain
Is the Air Force changing its mind on long-endurance drones?
Aurora has struggled to get the U.S. Air Force interested in ultrahigh-endurance drones that, in the case of its Orion aircraft, can stay aloft up to 100 hours. But the company's CEO thinks the service just might be changing its mind.
By Valerie Insinna
Airman killed in Colorado theater shooting modeled service before self
I met Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress on July 7, 2012, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Less than two weeks later, he was dead. Now, after three years of reflection, I want to share how his selfless service inspired a turnaround in my life.
By Sean Maday