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Air Force

Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

Afghanistan War

The end of the brown beret: Air Force special ops squadron shuts down after 28 years advising allied aviators The end of the brown beret: Air Force special ops squadron shuts down after 28 years advising allied aviators

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

Air Force

What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 6, 2022

Air Force

Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

Air Force

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

Active Duty

Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 3, 2022

Around the World

The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 29, 2022

Air Force

How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

Culture

Why this US military command’s mascot is a winged seahorse named ‘Spunky’ Why this US military command’s mascot is a winged seahorse named ‘Spunky’

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

Air Force

‘Untethered’ Air Force general: ‘When you kill your enemy, every part of your life is better’ ‘Untethered’ Air Force general: ‘When you kill your enemy, every part of your life is better’

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

Air Force

A star is born: Top enlisted Space Force leader belts ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ like a pro A star is born: Top enlisted Space Force leader belts ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ like a pro

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force’s top recruiter is personally reviewing recruits’ hand tattoos so they can enlist The Air Force’s top recruiter is personally reviewing recruits’ hand tattoos so they can enlist

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

Afghanistan War

Air Force may need another 6 months to clear backlog of awards for Afghanistan withdrawal Air Force may need another 6 months to clear backlog of awards for Afghanistan withdrawal

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 20, 2022

Active Duty

Enlisted airman gets leaders in hot water after calling a field grade officer ‘brother’ Enlisted airman gets leaders in hot water after calling a field grade officer ‘brother’

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Active Duty

Navy commander promoted in the same shoes he was issued as a seaman recruit 26 years ago Navy commander promoted in the same shoes he was issued as a seaman recruit 26 years ago

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 16, 2022

Air Force

Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

Africa

Airman awarded for role in base defense during deadly 2020 attack in Kenya Airman awarded for role in base defense during deadly 2020 attack in Kenya

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 14, 2022

Around the World

‘Give ‘em hell!’ — Why a Navy aircraft carrier sports an Army-inspired battle flag ‘Give ‘em hell!’ — Why a Navy aircraft carrier sports an Army-inspired battle flag

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 13, 2022

Air Force

Why hundreds of airmen may get a pay cut at the worst possible time Why hundreds of airmen may get a pay cut at the worst possible time

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

Aircraft

The unexpected link between the A-10 Warthog and the hit Kanye West song ‘Jesus Walks’ The unexpected link between the A-10 Warthog and the hit Kanye West song ‘Jesus Walks’

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 7, 2022

Aircraft

A-10 pilot explains why the snow speeder is the Warthog of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy A-10 pilot explains why the snow speeder is the Warthog of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 5, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force hopes this tiny box will help pilots fly through a chemical weapons attack The Air Force hopes this tiny box will help pilots fly through a chemical weapons attack

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 2, 2022

Air Force

We salute the airmen who got 300 Chick-fil-A sandwiches flown in to feed their buddies We salute the airmen who got 300 Chick-fil-A sandwiches flown in to feed their buddies

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 1, 2022

Air Force

Air Force top general gives himself a ‘C’ grade after two years on the job Air Force top general gives himself a ‘C’ grade after two years on the job

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 30, 2022

Army

The Army wants exoskeletons so soldiers can defeat their worst enemy: Lower back pain The Army wants exoskeletons so soldiers can defeat their worst enemy: Lower back pain

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 26, 2022

Air Force

That time the Air Force delivered a heart transplant on a supersonic bomber That time the Air Force delivered a heart transplant on a supersonic bomber

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 26, 2022

Around the World

The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

Air Force

How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 24, 2022

Around the World

DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 23, 2022

Culture

Soldiers named their APC ‘Big Chungus’ because why the hell not Soldiers named their APC ‘Big Chungus’ because why the hell not

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 19, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force published an entire photo album of mustachioed troops and it’s glorious The Air Force published an entire photo album of mustachioed troops and it’s glorious

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Air Force

An Air Force captain with top secret security clearance vanished. He resurfaced 35 years later An Air Force captain with top secret security clearance vanished. He resurfaced 35 years later

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 16, 2022

Air Force

Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

Air Force

Air Force Secretary says branch is finally starting to fix its decrepit computers Air Force Secretary says branch is finally starting to fix its decrepit computers

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 12, 2022

Active Duty

This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 11, 2022

Air Force

This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 8, 2022

Air Force

How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 8, 2022

Air Force

Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

Army

Fired cop seen in viral video pepper-spraying uniformed Army officer avoids charges Fired cop seen in viral video pepper-spraying uniformed Army officer avoids charges

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

Air Force

This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

Air Force

Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

Air Force

The bulk of the Air Force’s F-35 fleet just got grounded over faulty ejection seats The bulk of the Air Force’s F-35 fleet just got grounded over faulty ejection seats

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

Air Force

The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

Army

The government has a guide on how to ‘obliterate’ horse carcasses with explosives The government has a guide on how to ‘obliterate’ horse carcasses with explosives

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 28, 2022

Air Force

An Air Force Security Forces truck got impaled by a fighter jet An Air Force Security Forces truck got impaled by a fighter jet

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

Air Force

A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

Active Duty

Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 22, 2022

Air Force

Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 20, 2022

Air Force

Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 19, 2022

Air Force

More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 18, 2022

Air Force

Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 15, 2022

Air Force

Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 14, 2022

Air Force

Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

Active Duty

Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

Air Force

This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 12, 2022

Active Duty

‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview ‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

Active Duty

The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 8, 2022

Aircraft

Navy Blue Angels had to change their show after jet caused $180,000 in building damage Navy Blue Angels had to change their show after jet caused $180,000 in building damage

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 7, 2022

Aircraft

Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 6, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force now has a golden F-16 The Air Force now has a golden F-16

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

Air Force

Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

Air Force

These airmen just played tug-of-war with a 49 ton plane These airmen just played tug-of-war with a 49 ton plane

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 30, 2022

Air Force

‘I was literally on fire’ — Airman recalls how an unlikely hero saved his life in Iraq ‘I was literally on fire’ — Airman recalls how an unlikely hero saved his life in Iraq

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 29, 2022

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Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter

The end of the brown beret: Air Force special ops squadron shuts down after 28 years advising allied aviators The end of the brown beret: Air Force special ops squadron shuts down after 28 years advising allied aviators

What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle

Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record

The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit

How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft

Why this US military command’s mascot is a winged seahorse named ‘Spunky’ Why this US military command’s mascot is a winged seahorse named ‘Spunky’

‘Untethered’ Air Force general: ‘When you kill your enemy, every part of your life is better’ ‘Untethered’ Air Force general: ‘When you kill your enemy, every part of your life is better’

A star is born: Top enlisted Space Force leader belts ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ like a pro A star is born: Top enlisted Space Force leader belts ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ like a pro

The Air Force’s top recruiter is personally reviewing recruits’ hand tattoos so they can enlist The Air Force’s top recruiter is personally reviewing recruits’ hand tattoos so they can enlist

Air Force may need another 6 months to clear backlog of awards for Afghanistan withdrawal Air Force may need another 6 months to clear backlog of awards for Afghanistan withdrawal

Enlisted airman gets leaders in hot water after calling a field grade officer ‘brother’ Enlisted airman gets leaders in hot water after calling a field grade officer ‘brother’

Navy commander promoted in the same shoes he was issued as a seaman recruit 26 years ago Navy commander promoted in the same shoes he was issued as a seaman recruit 26 years ago

Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West

Airman awarded for role in base defense during deadly 2020 attack in Kenya Airman awarded for role in base defense during deadly 2020 attack in Kenya

‘Give ‘em hell!’ — Why a Navy aircraft carrier sports an Army-inspired battle flag ‘Give ‘em hell!’ — Why a Navy aircraft carrier sports an Army-inspired battle flag

Why hundreds of airmen may get a pay cut at the worst possible time Why hundreds of airmen may get a pay cut at the worst possible time

The unexpected link between the A-10 Warthog and the hit Kanye West song ‘Jesus Walks’ The unexpected link between the A-10 Warthog and the hit Kanye West song ‘Jesus Walks’

A-10 pilot explains why the snow speeder is the Warthog of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy A-10 pilot explains why the snow speeder is the Warthog of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy

The Air Force hopes this tiny box will help pilots fly through a chemical weapons attack The Air Force hopes this tiny box will help pilots fly through a chemical weapons attack

We salute the airmen who got 300 Chick-fil-A sandwiches flown in to feed their buddies We salute the airmen who got 300 Chick-fil-A sandwiches flown in to feed their buddies

Air Force top general gives himself a ‘C’ grade after two years on the job Air Force top general gives himself a ‘C’ grade after two years on the job

The Army wants exoskeletons so soldiers can defeat their worst enemy: Lower back pain The Army wants exoskeletons so soldiers can defeat their worst enemy: Lower back pain

That time the Air Force delivered a heart transplant on a supersonic bomber That time the Air Force delivered a heart transplant on a supersonic bomber

The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago

How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific

DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think

Soldiers named their APC ‘Big Chungus’ because why the hell not Soldiers named their APC ‘Big Chungus’ because why the hell not

The Air Force published an entire photo album of mustachioed troops and it’s glorious The Air Force published an entire photo album of mustachioed troops and it’s glorious

An Air Force captain with top secret security clearance vanished. He resurfaced 35 years later An Air Force captain with top secret security clearance vanished. He resurfaced 35 years later

Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker

Air Force Secretary says branch is finally starting to fix its decrepit computers Air Force Secretary says branch is finally starting to fix its decrepit computers

This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters

This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China

The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later

How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force

Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops

Fired cop seen in viral video pepper-spraying uniformed Army officer avoids charges Fired cop seen in viral video pepper-spraying uniformed Army officer avoids charges

This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history

Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week

The bulk of the Air Force’s F-35 fleet just got grounded over faulty ejection seats The bulk of the Air Force’s F-35 fleet just got grounded over faulty ejection seats

The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic

The government has a guide on how to ‘obliterate’ horse carcasses with explosives The government has a guide on how to ‘obliterate’ horse carcasses with explosives

An Air Force Security Forces truck got impaled by a fighter jet An Air Force Security Forces truck got impaled by a fighter jet

A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself

Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work

Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair

Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident

Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job

Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark

Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force

This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot

‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview ‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview

The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen

Navy Blue Angels had to change their show after jet caused $180,000 in building damage Navy Blue Angels had to change their show after jet caused $180,000 in building damage

Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker

The Air Force now has a golden F-16 The Air Force now has a golden F-16

Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers

These airmen just played tug-of-war with a 49 ton plane These airmen just played tug-of-war with a 49 ton plane

‘I was literally on fire’ — Airman recalls how an unlikely hero saved his life in Iraq ‘I was literally on fire’ — Airman recalls how an unlikely hero saved his life in Iraq