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Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’

Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said.

By Stephen Losey

13 days ago

Lawsuit alleges Nevada veterans nursing home endangered patients

A group of former employees is suing the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, alleging officials retaliated against staff and endangered residents.

3 weeks ago

After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs

The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Air Force drops child sex abuse case against lieutenant colonel

Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco, who was arrested in 2022 for alleged child sexual abuse, will no longer face a court-martial.

14 months ago

Sierra Nevada wins $13B contract to build Air Force ‘doomsday plane’

The Air Force's E-4B, which the president would use to direct forces during nuclear war, is nearing the end of its life and will be replaced by the SAOC.

By Stephen Losey

17 months ago

Collision that killed 2 pilots at Reno air show confounds experts

The first- and second-place winning pilots likely crashed at the National Air Race Championships, possibly because of a blind spot, glare or loss of focus.

24 months ago