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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

4 days 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

9 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

10 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

2 weeks ago

Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites

Pilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago