Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of Gold
Graduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.
By Riley Ceder
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Military spouse paid fellowship program expanding, with more money
DOD will increase the stipend it pays during the 12-week fellowship. Current pilot program will close to new applications on Sept. 1.
By Karen Jowers
IS claims suicide blasts, attacks that kill dozens in Syria
The coordinated attacks were the worst in recent months.
Air Force Thunderbirds announce new pilots for a new season
A new cohort of Thunderbird pilots has been announced as the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration squadron heads into the 2019 season and shakes off a series of accidents that plagued the elite pilots over the past few years.
By Kyle Rempfer
Afghan army commandos kill senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
At least 12 insurgents dead in military operation, officials say.
So you wanna fly? Air Force pilots can apply to new aviation-only program
Airmen have until Aug. 17 to apply.
By Charlsy Panzino
Homeland defense missions, organizational issues kneecap F-22’s potential, GAO says
The Air Force is facing challenges in providing mission-capable F-22s and the pilots necessary to fly them.
By Kyle Rempfer
Tech sergeant promotions are out. Is your name on the list?
The Air Force on Thursday released the list of airmen selected for promotion to technical sergeant.
Congress would stop Trump from leaving NATO, key senators say
“If they were seriously planning on withdrawing from NATO, I think it would create a unifying event unlike anything you’ve seen in U.S. history,” says Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.
By Joe Gould
Could one of these foreign aircraft be the US Air Force’s next light-attack plane?
Foreign defense companies want a piece of OA-X, but they could be too late.
By Valerie Insinna
Military families sue over black mold in their homes
Eleven families at Kessler Air Force Base have filed lawsuits against Hunt Southern Group and Hunt MH Property Management for allegedly failing to properly address a mold problem within base housing.
By Noah Nash