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US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program up to 2 years, DOD says
“We’re thinking probably closer to two years — like degraded their program by two years,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Remains of WWII B-25 radio gunner identified
An airman from Massachusetts who died during World War II when his plane crashed in Southeast Asia has been accounted for using DNA evidence.
Ellsworth to be first operational B-21 base
Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas will follow, and receive B-21s as they become available.
B-52 bombers are flying near Russian and Chinese waters this month
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses bombers are flying simultaneously over Europe and the Pacific Ocean this month.
By Kyle Rempfer
Stratofortresses fly sorties over South China Sea, first since November
Two B-52H Stratofortress bombers flew a "routine mission" over contested islands in the South China Sea Monday, U.S. Pacific Air Forces said in a statement after the aircraft returned.
By Kyle Rempfer
Aviation buffs hope to start Lincoln Air Force Base museum
Aviation buffs are trying to establish a museum that would chronicle Nebraska’s role in the history of American aviation and focus on what once was Lincoln Air Force Base.
US intelligence reveals another mysterious Chinese stealth bomber project
China is developing new medium- and long-range stealth bombers to strike regional and global targets.
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider
2019 Aviation Bonus Program: More money, shorter commitments
The 2019 Aviation Bonus Program, unveiled Wednesday, offers mobility, special operations and unmanned aircraft pilots more money — and the option of a shorter service commitment.
Russian heavy bomber crash-lands in Arctic, killing three
A Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber crash-landed in the Arctic Tuesday after a training flight.
125 retired pilots, other rated officers apply to return to Air Force to lend a hand
The Air Force allowed up to 1,000 recently-retired pilots, combat systems officers and air battle managers to return to active duty. But so far, far fewer have expressed interest in the program.
POW’s wedding ring was lost in German prison camp 75 years ago. Now his son will get it back.
The POW was imprisoned in the German Luftwaffe camp made famous by the movie "The Great Escape."
By Richard Marini