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As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?
The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.
Opinion
Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann
Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron
A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deployments
Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases.
Opinion
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.
By Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Air Force unveils command changes, wing plans in bid to outpace China
A sweeping set of proposals could comprise one of the Department of the Air Force's most significant reorganizations since the end of the Cold War.
Where might the US station its B-21 bombers to deter China?
A new report says the U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider could help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Chris Martin