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Airman awarded medal for aid in capture of fugitive accused of murder

After recognizing his friend in the news, airman Ryland Perez-Settle assisted law enforcement in a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the fugitive.

By Cristina Stassis

2 hours ago

New Air Force fitness standards to start counting sooner

The Air Force is also planning to give airmen another option on their cardiovascular evaluations.

By Stephen Losey

2 hours ago

During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe

Merlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise.

By Jon Guttman

4 hours ago

US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades

The upgrades to the B-52's engines and numerous other systems are so dramatic the Air Force plans to redesignate the Cold War-era bomber the B-52J.

By Stephen Losey

27 hours ago

Videos suggest stealthy Air Force drone flew recon for Maduro capture

Videos purportedly show the RQ-170 Sentinel returning to Puerto Rico after the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

By Stephen Losey

2 days ago

US Air Force eyes autonomous Northrop Grumman drone for CCA program

Northrop Grumman significantly revamped its original CCA pitch to the Air Force, resulting in the Talon drone.

By Stephen Losey

5 days ago