NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace to honor World War II ‘Flying Tigers’ at DoverThe paint scheme comes during Military Appreciation Month celebrations.By Zamone Perez5 days ago
Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks 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.6 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. Cohen9 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. Cohen9 months ago
Senators want to boost Pentagon UFO office funding, transparencyLawmakers have been pushing for more funding for the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office for months.By Zamone Perez10 months ago
WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issueThe Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 months ago
Airman earns Distinguished Flying Cross for response in 2019 firefightMaster Sgt. Zachary Cooper saved the lives of 184 U.S. and partner troops who faced “intense and effective enemy fire” from insurgents in Afghanistan.By Rachel S. Cohen13 months ago
T-38 Talon engine repair woes could slow pilot training for monthsThe Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Chinese spy balloon clean-up completeAn F-22 fighter jet shot the balloon down on Feb. 4.By Meghann Myers15 months ago
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objectsThe president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press15 months ago
‘Unidentified object’ downed over Lake HuronU.S. officials say an “unidentified object” has been shot down Sunday for the third time in as many days, this time over Lake Huron.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press15 months ago