Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing missionArmy Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.2 days ago
Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadronA new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 weeks ago
Senior master sergeant promotion rate hits 6-year highThe percentage of master sergeants picked to advance is rebounding from its most recent low in 2021, when the E-8 selection rate fell below 7%.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown6 weeks ago
Tricky E-7 adaptations complicate U.S. Air Force, Boeing negotiationsThe Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
Promotions to chief master sergeant hit highest rate since 2016The latest figure is 2.2 percentage points higher than last year’s selection rate, and 4.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 18.2% in 2021.By Rachel S. Cohen5 months ago
Boeing Grey Wolf helicopter production ramps up as test phase endsThe first field-ready MH-139 is in final assembly, and is slated to be delivered in 2024.By Stephen Losey5 months ago