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Air Force JTACS training Syrians to help call in helo airstrikes raises questions
Syrian Democratic Forces aren't quite learning to be JTACs, but they've been getting some training.
By Kyle Rempfer
Special tactics community ‘fortunate’ to have an airman up for Medal of Honor, Air Force Cross recipient says
A well-known special operator’s Air Force Cross was not upgraded to a Medal of Honor during a recent military-wide review of valor awards at the Pentagon. But that doesn’t bother him, and he said the focus should be on another airman who is still slotted for an upgrade to the Medal of Honor.
By Kyle Rempfer
A-10 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for strafing mission in Syria
Two A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots received Distinguished Flying Crosses for their heroic actions in support of U.S. Army forces near al-Shaddadi, Syria, on May 2.
By Kyle Rempfer
UN report: Afghan JTACs needed to curb civilian deaths
While the overall number of Afghan civilian casualties has declined by 9 percent, the number of civilian deaths caused by air operations has gone up.
By Kyle Rempfer
DoD IG: Afghan attack pilots are helping turn the tide for troops on the ground
Less than two years after flying its first combat mission, the Afghan Air Force’s A-29 Super Tucano aircraft are playing a key role in supporting Afghan soldiers on the ground.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force adjusting to counterterrorism-focused Afghanistan strategy
With the United States shifting to a new Afghanistan war strategy that is more heavily focused on counterterrorism, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said the service will adjust to best support that mission.
Air Force bombers land overseas for Czech Republic exercise
The exercise focuses on training joint terminal attack controllers.
By Charlsy Panzino