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A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer signals to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. The F-35 team deployed to Spangdahlem Air Base to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies. (Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Air Force)

US rushed air war planners to Europe ahead of Russia’s invasion

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing helped direct the U.S. response to Russia’s buildup of forces and invasion of Ukraine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks during the Striker Stripe event May 9, 2022, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. (Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan/Air Force)

Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more

Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

F-16C jet suffers in-flight emergency, lands safely at Aviano

Base operations have largely returned to normal, an Aviano spokesperson said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Space Force planning for new component in the Middle East alongside AFCENT

Space Force leaders are hashing out a plan to create a new group under U.S. Central Command to coordinate what military space assets to use in the region.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Another gate breach at RAF Mildenhall prompts increased security measures

This is the second gate breach at Mildenhall in less than four years.

By Howard Altman

24 months ago

Air Force investigating whether COVID killed Aviano airman

The Air Force is awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine whether COVID-19 killed Tech. Sgt. Michael Morris.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago