Latest ""

Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstration

After Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died from injuries sustained during a public demonstration, his squadron ceased all rappel and rope training events.

By Cristina Stassis

10 days ago

Tom Skerritt, Air Force veteran and ‘Top Gun’ star, dies at 93

Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force before launching an acting career that spanned from the 1960s to the 2020s.

By Will Dunham, Reuters

10 days ago

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

The goal is for AI to automatically analyze refueling operations from cameras mounted on the tankers and provide “hot wash” feedback to the tanker crews.

By Michael Peck

10 days ago

Salaries, food and sumo wrestling suits: What I learned paying the bills for war

From Vietnam to Iraq, "I had a bird's-eye view on how money and war are inextricably linked," this Air Force veteran reflects in The War Horse.

By Larry Spencer, The War Horse

11 days ago

US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035

A new Air Force report calls for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, with F-35s making up 40% of the fleet and F-47s replacing F-22s.

By Michael Scanlon

12 days ago

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer tapped as Barracks Task Force senior advisor

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer was selected as Secretary Hegseth's senior advisor and will visit military installations across the country.

By Cristina Stassis

13 days ago