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USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says
Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.
By Riley Ceder
Trump to visit Poland for World War II anniversary Sept. 1
President Donald Trump will visit Warsaw from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 to take part in observances marking the 80th anniversary of World War II, aides to Poland’s president said Tuesday.
Turkey determined to destroy ‘terror corridor’ in Syria despite talks with US to establish a safe zone
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday his country is determined to destroy what he called a "terror corridor" in northern Syria — regardless of whether or not Turkey and the United States agree on the establishment of a so-called "safe zone" there.
The US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance program is key to mission success
America’s air-superiority capability is exceedingly fragile. Here's what two readers say must be done.
By Lt. Gen. David Deptula (ret.) and Doug Birkey
Revvin’ up your engine: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 22, 2019: Mark Esper's confirmation, Turkey's f-35 fight, the Top Gun 2 soundtrack.
Will US F-35s ever operate from Turkey? The US Air Force’s top general won’t rule it out.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein says the military relationship between the U.S. Air Force and its Turkish counterpart remains strong.
By Valerie Insinna
Last D-Day Pathfinder pilot flies C-47 aircraft this weekend
Hamilton is going to fly the plane just as WWII paratrooper re-enactors plan to stage an airdrop over Frederick, Oklahoma. The event is part of a celebration planned for Hamilton by the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team and will depart from World War II-era Frederick Army Air Field from an original wooden hanger.
By Kristine Froeba
Turkey calls on US to reverse decision on F-35 exclusion
The U.S. decision to exclude Turkey from an American-led fighter jet program goes against the “spirit of alliance,” the Turkish government said Thursday, and called on its NATO ally to reverse the decision.
Russia to Turkey: While you’re at it, would you like some jets?
Russia is prepared to sell Turkey some of its most advanced fighter jets, according to the head of Rostec.
By Matthew Bodner
Lawmakers say Trump is locked into Turkey sanctions
Lawmakers say the law is very clear: Trump has no choice but to sanction its NATO ally.
The US Air Force’s top general gets a taste of Finnish fighter tactics
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein got up to speed on the Finnish Air Force's newest capabilities before getting to see some of them in action.
By Valerie Insinna