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The Air Force updated its dress code, effective Dec. 3, 2021, to allow maintainers, security forces and certain other airmen to wear new sage-colored coveralls at many places on- and off-base. (Air Force photos)

Hot or not? New coveralls for jet mechanics and base police hit the street

“Looks like a Christmas tree storage bag,” one Facebook commenter wrote.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Photos of the wreckage of an F-22 Raptor fighter jet that crashed on May 15, 2020, were included in an Air Force investigation report obtained by Air Force Times via the Freedom of Information Act. (Air Force)

Human error, tech glitches and tape caused May 2020 F-22 crash

The Air Force declined to say whether anyone was disciplined for the incident.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

Robotic snake can save airmen 29 hours of aircraft inspection time

The robot eliminates the need to take the aircraft apart to inspect it.

By Charlsy Panzino

6 years ago

Air Force maintainer retires after 41 years

Tech Sgt. Robert Wegeman worked on 16 different aircraft during his career.

By Charlsy Panzino

6 years ago

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