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US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

By Stephen Losey

6 days ago

Gen. Wilsbach tapped to replace Allvin as Air Force chief

Wilsbach, an experienced fighter pilot with 40 years in uniform, was slated to retire before being tapped as the Air Force's next top general.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

Pentagon awards contract for newest F-35s

When combined with another F-35 deal from December 2024, the Pentagon will pay Lockheed Martin about $24.3 billion for the 18th and 19th lots of the jets.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

Maryland loses last A-10s, becomes the only Air Guard without planes

The divestment of the Maryland National Guard's fleet of A-10s left it as the only Air Guard in the country without a flying mission.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 weeks ago

Chief of staff’s exit won’t leave gap at top of Air Force, Meink says

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin's retirement, announcement halfway through the typical four-year term, surprised many last month.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

First F-47 now being built, will fly in 2028: US Air Force chief

The sixth-generation F-47 will replace the F-22 Raptor, have advanced engines and stealth and fly with drone wingmen called collaborative combat aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago