Grey Wolf helicopter notches first operational mission
Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters completed their first operational mission Jan. 8, escorting a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy.
By Michael Scanlon
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Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlog
The government refused to accept delivery of new F-35s for a year between 2023 and 2024, which led to jets being stockpiled at Lockheed Martin facilities.
Joint Base Andrews likely to host Air Force’s new ‘Grey Wolf’ patrol helicopter
The Air Force plans to buy a pack of 82 MH-139A Grey Wolves from Boeing for $3 billion.
US Air Force awards contracts to start designing F-35 weapon
The stand-in attack weapon could be used to destroy enemy air defenses or ballistic missile launchers.
As Russians advance in Donbas, invasion success hangs in the balance
The fight for Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts hangs on a knife-edge — and may decide the future of the Donbas for years to come.
By Caleb Larson
US Air Force pilot flying Taiwanese F-16 crash lands at Honolulu airport
The aircraft appeared to have problems with its landing gear and the pilot declared an in-flight emergency.
Air Force tanker fleet cut on the table in proposed authorization bill
The section of the proposed NDAA that will be marked up Wednesday would also allow the Air Force to retire older C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks
The YPG, a backbone of the SDF, has led the fight against the militants of the extremist Islamic State group and has been a proven top U.S. ally in Syria.
US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast
A U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Unvaccinated airmen seek restraining order in federal class-action lawsuit
About 3% — or 15,000 people — in the Air Force and Space Force remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Space Force clarifies nail polish and lipstick policy
Black and gold won't be allowed, but there are many other options still available.
By Sarah Sicard