Air Force

Air Force Secretary Warns of ‘Sputnik Moment’ in Face of Rising Threats

Air Force Secretary Warns of ‘Sputnik Moment’ in Face of Rising Threats

Speaking at the Air & Space Forces Association’s annual conference on Sept. 22, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink compared today’s geopolitical challenges to the ...

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Air Force Families in New Mexico Struggle With Limited Medical Care

Air Force Families in New Mexico Struggle With Limited Medical Care

When Christine Calhoun’s 5-year-old son woke from a nap unable to recognize her, she and her husband rushed two hours to Amarillo, Texas, for ...

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How This Female Pilot Beat the Odds to Fly for the Air Force Thunderbirds

How This Female Pilot Beat the Odds to Fly for the Air Force Thunderbirds

Shortly before reporting to Holloman Air Force Base, Michelle Curran received an email announcing a last call for Thunderbird applications. Initially hesitant, she sought ...

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China and Russia Conduct First Joint Submarine Patrol

China and Russia Conduct First Joint Submarine Patrol

China and Russia have conducted their first-ever joint submarine patrol, marking another step in the growing military cooperation between the two powers. While the ...

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Air Force Begins Building F-47, Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet

Air Force Begins Building F-47, Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet

The U.S. Air Force has officially begun construction of its first F-47 fighter, with Boeing leading the program. The advanced sixth-generation jet is projected ...

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Air Force Secretary Calls for Focused Maintenance on Combat-Capable Aircraft

Air Force Secretary Calls for Focused Maintenance on Combat-Capable Aircraft

At the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stressed the need ...

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Air Force Chief of Staff Transition Expected Amid Leadership Gaps

Air Force Chief of Staff Transition Expected Amid Leadership Gaps

At the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Air Force Secretary Troy Meink reassured reporters that ...

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Department of the Air Force Launches “Culture of Fitness” Initiative

The Department of the Air Force has announced a new initiative called the “Culture of Fitness”, designed to inspire Airmen and Guardians to uphold ...

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Trump Announces Third U.S. Military Strike on Alleged Drug-Smuggling Vessel

Trump Announces Third U.S. Military Strike on Alleged Drug-Smuggling Vessel

Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. military had conducted its third fatal strike this month against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. According ...

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Virginia National Guard Assists ICE with Support Duties

Virginia National Guard Assists ICE with Support Duties

The Virginia National Guard (VNG) mobilized 40 soldiers and airmen this week to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with non-law enforcement duties, ...

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