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Air Force staff director tapped to run service’s Indo-Pacific branch
Around 46,000 troops and civilian staff are spread across Air Force bases from Alaska to Guam.
US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fight
At least five states are sending their aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe.
By Joe Gould
Air Force to upgrade F-35A gas tanks to weather lightning strikes
Lightning struck an F-35A in midair in an undisclosed incident on Aug. 3, 2021, Air Force Times has learned.
Blinken warns Russia ahead of talks on Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the west is ready to respond “forcefully” if Russia steps up its aggression.
By Joe Gould
F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force
Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.
Kansas Air National Guardsman dies in Humvee accident, 2 injured
The members of the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron were training at the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range near Salina, the Adjutant General's Department said.
US commander warns NATO is ready to respond to aggression
Amid Russia’s massive troop buildup along the border with Ukraine, the top U.S. commander in Europe is warning that NATO is prepared to respond to aggression.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon announces nominees for 3 combatant commands
Two women are positioned to take over TRANSCOM and SOUTHCOM, doubling the number of female combatant commanders in DoD history.
By Aaron Mehta
Kirtland airman sentenced to 5 years in prison in Albuquerque crash
Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper, 22, was sentenced Wednesday after being convicted Tuesday of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving in the death of Angelica Baca, 39.
Kirtland airman convicted in 2019 crash that killed woman
Airman Calvin Cooper, 22, faced sentencing Wednesday after being convicted Tuesday of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of Angelica Baca, 39.
Kirtland airman goes to court-martial Monday in fatal 2019 car crash
Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving.
By Kent Miller