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Images show shredded KC-46 boom that led to emergency landing

Photographs that leaked online showed extensive damage to the KC-46's refueling boom, with its metal ripped and twisted and a chain hanging down.

By Stephen Losey

3 hours ago

Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training

The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 days ago

Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cuts

Nearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans to cut the E-7 and F-35s.

By Stephen Losey

6 days ago

Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July Fourth

The U.S. pilots who carried out Operation Midnight Hammer last month were invited to the White House for July Fourth.

By Nikki Wentling

11 days ago

Air Force, Space Force hit recruiting goals months ahead of schedule

The Air Force's recruiting continues to rebound since 2023, when it missed its goal for the first time in decades.

By Stephen Losey

12 days ago

How the US bombarded Iranian nuclear sites while avoiding detection

Taking off from the U.S. heartland, B-2 stealth bombers, aided by refueling tankers and fighter jets, delivered a total of 420,000 pounds of explosives.

3 weeks ago