Osprey pilot, flight engineer to earn posthumous awards for 2010 crashTwo airmen will posthumously receive the Distinguished Flying Cross nearly 14 years after the CV-22 Osprey they were flying crashed in Afghanistan.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 weeks ago
Helicopter pilot details final days of HH-60 rescue ops in Afghanistan"I found a spot in the clouds [where] I could see the ground, and then we basically dove," Maj. Mark Ross said of the evacuation.By Rachel S. Cohen2 months ago
Hundreds more airmen to receive medals for roles in Kabul evacuationThe announcement marks the largest batch of awards to date for the airmen who participated in Operation Allies Refuge.By Rachel S. Cohen5 months ago
China fetes American veterans of World War II known as ‘Flying Tigers’The visit is the latest in a small but expanding series of exchanges ahead of a possible meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping next month.5 months ago
Thunderstorm damage to Vance’s T-6 fleet will slow pilot trainingAt least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said.By Rachel S. Cohen8 months ago
Bird strike caused T-38 jet crash last November, investigators sayThe pilot, an instructor with the 49th Fighter Training Squadron, sustained minor injuries but safely ejected.By Rachel S. Cohen8 months ago