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Navy crew helped rescue F-16 pilot after ejection over California

A U.S. Navy search-and-rescue team known as the “Dust Devils” played a pivotal part in the rescue of an Air Force pilot who safely ejected from an F-16.

2 months ago

Air Force moves F-16s closer to North Korea in new ‘super squadron’

The temporary shift aims to provide a more robust defense against threats from an increasingly belligerent North Korea.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

8 months ago

Air Force says B-52 crew wasn’t told of passenger jet before near-miss

Video of the aftermath of the near-miss was widely shared online, and the Air Force has now released its timeline of the incident.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Air Force reviewing B-52’s apparent near miss with airliner

“Sorry about the aggressive maneuver,” an airline pilot told passengers after sharply banking to avoid a B-52 over North Dakota. "Not a fun day at work."

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Here’s what caused an Air Force F-16 jet crash off South Korea

Without a working attitude indicator and mired in thick cloud cover, the F-16 pilot found it difficult to ensure he was flying away from the ocean.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago

NATO allies practice dogfighting as Russia gains ground in Ukraine

A daylong dogfighting competition between U.S. and allied pilots turned Ramstein Air Base, Germany, into a fighter hub for a day.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

22 months ago