Air Force investigating in-flight mechanical issue on Luke F-35The Lightning II pilot radioed a code 7700, which flags an airborne emergency to air traffic control, around 1:10 p.m. local time on June 15.By Rachel S. Cohen5 months ago
Pilot program for F-35 maintainers ends with little fanfare“Ultimately, the [Lightning Technician Program] concept did not meet the needs of the Air Force enterprise,” the service said.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Investigation finds allegedly racist texts to Black airman were fakeAn airman facing punishment for the incident is still able to appeal.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
US Air Force pilot flying Taiwanese F-16 crash lands at Honolulu airportThe aircraft appeared to have problems with its landing gear and the pilot declared an in-flight emergency.By Rachel Nostrant18 months ago
Racist text spurs Air Force investigation into alleged squadron job discrimination"The Air Force is looking for somebody of white complexion and with the image that [it] needs."By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago