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Airmen participate in dive training in an undated photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (Air Force)

Despite confusing fitness standards, Air Force didn’t play favorites with female special tactics trainee, IG says

The four-month investigation came after an anonymous letter criticizing the Air Force spread quickly on social media.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher McCall, 73rd Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron Shadow 71 aircraft commander, receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 22, 2021. Shadow 71 was an AC-130J Ghostrider flight that directly supported American and Afghan forces during an ambush and subsequent firefight, repeatedly engaging multiple enemy positions while simultaneously coordinating a multitude of other support functions in the air. (Tech. Sgt. Victor Caputo/Air Force)

AC-130J gunship team honored for saving 88 Americans, Afghans in overseas shootout

Another AC-130J Ghostrider team has been recognized for their combat valor in Afghanistan.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago