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Air Force pilot receives top safety award for saving F-22

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 12, 2026

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Here’s why the US military needs a seaplane

By Kyle Gunn

Posted on Aug 21, 2026

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How ‘Wild Weasel’ missions became essential in the fight with Iran

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 28, 2026

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Blue Angels commander calls beach flyover ‘unsafe’

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

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What is China’s government saying about the F-47?

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 4, 2026

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A final public flight for the Marine Corps’ legendary Harrier jet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2026

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How the F-35 is changing Marine airpower

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 23, 2026

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Air Force can’t quit the A-10 Warthog, extends service into 2030

By Nicholas Slayton, Matt White

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

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Here’s what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 1, 2026

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Navy F-18 that got the US’s first air-to-air kill in the 21st century is taking part in the Iran War

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

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Former fighter pilots explain what it’s like to eject, following Kuwait shoot downs

By Matt White

Posted on Mar 3, 2026

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Navy pilot to receive Medal of Honor nearly 75 years after shooting down 4 MiGs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2026

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F-15 squadron that took out Iranian drones returns to the Middle East

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

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More than 150 fighters, bombers and other aircraft took part in Venezuela strike

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 4, 2026

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Lack of supervision contributed to Alaska airman’s death, report finds

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 31, 2025

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Navy cruiser mistook fighter jets for incoming missiles during chaotic night

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 4, 2025