What you need to know about transitioning out of the militaryGetting out of the military? Here's what you need to know.By Dave Lubach2 hours ago
B-1 bomber rises from the ‘Boneyard’ to rejoin the Air Force’s fleetAfter an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Zamone Perez3 days ago
Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgradesMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor5 days ago
Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing missionArmy Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.6 days ago
First upgraded F-35s won’t be ready for combat until next yearThe F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 are now a year overdue and have halted deliveries of the newest fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.By Stephen Losey6 days ago
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown6 days ago
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.By Stephen Losey6 days ago
Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continuesA search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown7 days ago
Air Guard delays Alaska changes that threatened national securityThe Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.7 days ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers7 days ago
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from NigerU.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline.8 days ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 days ago