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Air Force

Air Force selects new helmet to replace the one pilots have loved to hate since the 1980s Air Force selects new helmet to replace the one pilots have loved to hate since the 1980s

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 29, 2022

Air Force

Air Force welcomes its first female commando with little fanfare Air Force welcomes its first female commando with little fanfare

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

Afghanistan War

Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 25, 2022

Air Force

‘Boomers, Moose, Enlisted Jesus’ and more Air Force lingo for the rest of us ‘Boomers, Moose, Enlisted Jesus’ and more Air Force lingo for the rest of us

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 23, 2022

Army

2 soldiers who just wanted to go home early wound up pulling a man from a burning truck 2 soldiers who just wanted to go home early wound up pulling a man from a burning truck

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 22, 2022

Air Force

Airman arrested in connection to insider attack on US base in Syria Airman arrested in connection to insider attack on US base in Syria

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 21, 2022

Active Duty

Another airman has gone public on social media with sexual assault allegations Another airman has gone public on social media with sexual assault allegations

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 20, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 20, 2022

Air Force

Why Ukraine’s wins against Russian aircraft should worry the US Air Force Why Ukraine’s wins against Russian aircraft should worry the US Air Force

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 17, 2022

Army

US soldiers just showed Russia how a competent army performs a bridge crossing US soldiers just showed Russia how a competent army performs a bridge crossing

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 16, 2022

Air Force

There’s a disturbing trend of animal cruelty reports at multiple US military bases There’s a disturbing trend of animal cruelty reports at multiple US military bases

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 15, 2022

Active Duty

Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 14, 2022

News

The Pentagon’s new data chief waited days just for an ID card The Pentagon’s new data chief waited days just for an ID card

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 13, 2022

Intelligence

Why we’d all be screwed without the Space Force Why we’d all be screwed without the Space Force

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 10, 2022

Afghanistan

A helicopter flown in Afghanistan is now a military couple’s camper A helicopter flown in Afghanistan is now a military couple’s camper

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 8, 2022

Army

A legendary Army bomb tech who was paralyzed and learned to walk again has retired from the military A legendary Army bomb tech who was paralyzed and learned to walk again has retired from the military

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 8, 2022

Air Force

Airmen with Comic Sans name tapes are testing the limits of Air Force regulations Airmen with Comic Sans name tapes are testing the limits of Air Force regulations

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 7, 2022

Air Force

Meet ‘Sticky McStickface,’ the new official mascot for an Air Force innovation team Meet ‘Sticky McStickface,’ the new official mascot for an Air Force innovation team

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 3, 2022

Around the World

US troops just conquered this ‘heinous’ French commando course US troops just conquered this ‘heinous’ French commando course

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 2, 2022

Air Force

Flip-flop-wearing Air Force commandos saved 2 lives on the way back from training Flip-flop-wearing Air Force commandos saved 2 lives on the way back from training

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 1, 2022

Air Force

‘There’s an Air Force base here,’ say annoyed cops to people calling 911 about jet noise ‘There’s an Air Force base here,’ say annoyed cops to people calling 911 about jet noise

By David Roza

Posted on May 20, 2022

Analysis

Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks? Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks?

By David Roza

Updated on May 19, 2022

Air Force

Leaked Air Force memo teases longer mustaches for airmen Leaked Air Force memo teases longer mustaches for airmen

By David Roza

Posted on May 19, 2022

Aircraft

The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling

By David Roza

Posted on May 17, 2022

Air Force

Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski

By David Roza

Posted on May 16, 2022

Africa

Air Force special operator awarded Silver Star for saving 4 comrades under fire in 2017 raid Air Force special operator awarded Silver Star for saving 4 comrades under fire in 2017 raid

By David Roza

Posted on May 13, 2022

Air Force

Air Force pilots explain why the F-22 Raptor is a ‘beast’ in aerial combat Air Force pilots explain why the F-22 Raptor is a ‘beast’ in aerial combat

By David Roza

Posted on May 12, 2022

Air Force

Air Force disciplines C-130 crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard Air Force disciplines C-130 crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard

By David Roza

Posted on May 11, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie

By David Roza

Posted on May 11, 2022

Air Force

We salute the airman who eliminated ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for colleagues stuck in paperwork hell We salute the airman who eliminated ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for colleagues stuck in paperwork hell

By David Roza

Posted on May 10, 2022

Air Force

Air Force investigating racist text to airman saying he needed ‘white complexion’ for assignment Air Force investigating racist text to airman saying he needed ‘white complexion’ for assignment

By David Roza

Posted on May 9, 2022

Africa

The Air Force has a Star Wars-inspired ‘Rogue Squadron’ flying over East Africa The Air Force has a Star Wars-inspired ‘Rogue Squadron’ flying over East Africa

By David Roza

Posted on May 7, 2022

Active Duty

How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them

By David Roza

Posted on May 5, 2022

Air Force

‘Dirt boyz,’ ‘Port Dawgs,’ and ‘Red Horse’ — A guide to Air Force lingo for the rest of us ‘Dirt boyz,’ ‘Port Dawgs,’ and ‘Red Horse’ — A guide to Air Force lingo for the rest of us

By David Roza

Posted on May 4, 2022

Around the World

What China is learning from Russia’s bungled invasion of Ukraine What China is learning from Russia’s bungled invasion of Ukraine

By David Roza

Posted on May 3, 2022

Around the World

Why the Chinese military wants thousands of ‘made-to-order’ noncommissioned officers Why the Chinese military wants thousands of ‘made-to-order’ noncommissioned officers

By David Roza

Posted on May 2, 2022

Around the World

The National Guard ‘minuteman’ is based on a real person and he was a badass The National Guard ‘minuteman’ is based on a real person and he was a badass

By David Roza

Posted on May 1, 2022

Air Force

Why the historic conviction of an Air Force general is a sign of progress for the service Why the historic conviction of an Air Force general is a sign of progress for the service

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 27, 2022

Air Force

Why fighting wildfires is the hardest flying Air Force crews do outside combat Why fighting wildfires is the hardest flying Air Force crews do outside combat

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 26, 2022

Air Force

Why the Pentagon is fanboying over Elon Musk’s space company Why the Pentagon is fanboying over Elon Musk’s space company

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 22, 2022

Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley court martial

Air Force

We finally know the allegations behind an Air Force general’s historic court-martial We finally know the allegations behind an Air Force general’s historic court-martial

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 21, 2022

Air Force

Air Force technology czar compares dealing with Pentagon bureaucracy to fighting gravity Air Force technology czar compares dealing with Pentagon bureaucracy to fighting gravity

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 20, 2022

History

Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 18, 2022

Air Force

Air Force pararescuemen explain why jungle warfare is so much harder to train for than desert combat Air Force pararescuemen explain why jungle warfare is so much harder to train for than desert combat

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 18, 2022

Air Force

How an airman fought off a grizzly bear in Alaska How an airman fought off a grizzly bear in Alaska

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 15, 2022

Air Force

Air Force leaders love the phrase ‘multi-capable airmen.’ Here’s why airmen hate it Air Force leaders love the phrase ‘multi-capable airmen.’ Here’s why airmen hate it

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 14, 2022

Air Force

Air Force brass promotes ‘Airmen’s Time’ and leaves airmen to figure out what that is Air Force brass promotes ‘Airmen’s Time’ and leaves airmen to figure out what that is

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 13, 2022

Air Force

Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 12, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’ The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 11, 2022

Afghanistan

Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 8, 2022

Army

Army National Guardsman allegedly threatened to crash a stolen plane into a beer factory Army National Guardsman allegedly threatened to crash a stolen plane into a beer factory

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 7, 2022

Army

The Army wants to 3D print an entire barracks to save time and money The Army wants to 3D print an entire barracks to save time and money

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 6, 2022

Air Force

Inside the Air Force’s secret mission to lift half a ton of enriched uranium out of Kazakhstan Inside the Air Force’s secret mission to lift half a ton of enriched uranium out of Kazakhstan

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 5, 2022

Air Force

Airmen are using Velcro to fix the emergency doors on the Air Force’s problem-prone new tanker Airmen are using Velcro to fix the emergency doors on the Air Force’s problem-prone new tanker

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 4, 2022

Air Force

Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s toxic workplace Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s toxic workplace

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 1, 2022

Air Force

Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’ Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 31, 2022

Air Force

Air Force investigates cargo plane crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard Air Force investigates cargo plane crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 30, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force wants to spend big bucks replacing its decades-old surveillance plane The Air Force wants to spend big bucks replacing its decades-old surveillance plane

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 29, 2022

Air Force

Air Force chief master sergeant convicted of dereliction of duty for distributing ‘sexually explicit’ photos and other charges Air Force chief master sergeant convicted of dereliction of duty for distributing ‘sexually explicit’ photos and other charges

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 25, 2022

Air Force

Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 25, 2022

Air Force

After training together for years, Air Force pilots are watching Ukrainian friends fight for their lives After training together for years, Air Force pilots are watching Ukrainian friends fight for their lives

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 23, 2022

Air Force

How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 22, 2022

Military Branches

Bird warfare: Why the Navy’s first aircraft carrier had a dedicated ‘pigeoneer’ Bird warfare: Why the Navy’s first aircraft carrier had a dedicated ‘pigeoneer’

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 21, 2022

Active Duty

The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 18, 2022

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Air Force selects new helmet to replace the one pilots have loved to hate since the 1980s Air Force selects new helmet to replace the one pilots have loved to hate since the 1980s

Air Force welcomes its first female commando with little fanfare Air Force welcomes its first female commando with little fanfare

Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets

‘Boomers, Moose, Enlisted Jesus’ and more Air Force lingo for the rest of us ‘Boomers, Moose, Enlisted Jesus’ and more Air Force lingo for the rest of us

2 soldiers who just wanted to go home early wound up pulling a man from a burning truck 2 soldiers who just wanted to go home early wound up pulling a man from a burning truck

Airman arrested in connection to insider attack on US base in Syria Airman arrested in connection to insider attack on US base in Syria

Another airman has gone public on social media with sexual assault allegations Another airman has gone public on social media with sexual assault allegations

The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots

Why Ukraine’s wins against Russian aircraft should worry the US Air Force Why Ukraine’s wins against Russian aircraft should worry the US Air Force

US soldiers just showed Russia how a competent army performs a bridge crossing US soldiers just showed Russia how a competent army performs a bridge crossing

There’s a disturbing trend of animal cruelty reports at multiple US military bases There’s a disturbing trend of animal cruelty reports at multiple US military bases

Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now

The Pentagon’s new data chief waited days just for an ID card The Pentagon’s new data chief waited days just for an ID card

Why we’d all be screwed without the Space Force Why we’d all be screwed without the Space Force

A helicopter flown in Afghanistan is now a military couple’s camper A helicopter flown in Afghanistan is now a military couple’s camper

A legendary Army bomb tech who was paralyzed and learned to walk again has retired from the military A legendary Army bomb tech who was paralyzed and learned to walk again has retired from the military

Airmen with Comic Sans name tapes are testing the limits of Air Force regulations Airmen with Comic Sans name tapes are testing the limits of Air Force regulations

Meet ‘Sticky McStickface,’ the new official mascot for an Air Force innovation team Meet ‘Sticky McStickface,’ the new official mascot for an Air Force innovation team

US troops just conquered this ‘heinous’ French commando course US troops just conquered this ‘heinous’ French commando course

Flip-flop-wearing Air Force commandos saved 2 lives on the way back from training Flip-flop-wearing Air Force commandos saved 2 lives on the way back from training

‘There’s an Air Force base here,’ say annoyed cops to people calling 911 about jet noise ‘There’s an Air Force base here,’ say annoyed cops to people calling 911 about jet noise

Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks? Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks?

Leaked Air Force memo teases longer mustaches for airmen Leaked Air Force memo teases longer mustaches for airmen

The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling

Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski

Air Force special operator awarded Silver Star for saving 4 comrades under fire in 2017 raid Air Force special operator awarded Silver Star for saving 4 comrades under fire in 2017 raid

Air Force pilots explain why the F-22 Raptor is a ‘beast’ in aerial combat Air Force pilots explain why the F-22 Raptor is a ‘beast’ in aerial combat

Air Force disciplines C-130 crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard Air Force disciplines C-130 crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard

The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie

We salute the airman who eliminated ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for colleagues stuck in paperwork hell We salute the airman who eliminated ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for colleagues stuck in paperwork hell

Air Force investigating racist text to airman saying he needed ‘white complexion’ for assignment Air Force investigating racist text to airman saying he needed ‘white complexion’ for assignment

The Air Force has a Star Wars-inspired ‘Rogue Squadron’ flying over East Africa The Air Force has a Star Wars-inspired ‘Rogue Squadron’ flying over East Africa

How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them

‘Dirt boyz,’ ‘Port Dawgs,’ and ‘Red Horse’ — A guide to Air Force lingo for the rest of us ‘Dirt boyz,’ ‘Port Dawgs,’ and ‘Red Horse’ — A guide to Air Force lingo for the rest of us

What China is learning from Russia’s bungled invasion of Ukraine What China is learning from Russia’s bungled invasion of Ukraine

Why the Chinese military wants thousands of ‘made-to-order’ noncommissioned officers Why the Chinese military wants thousands of ‘made-to-order’ noncommissioned officers

The National Guard ‘minuteman’ is based on a real person and he was a badass The National Guard ‘minuteman’ is based on a real person and he was a badass

Why the historic conviction of an Air Force general is a sign of progress for the service Why the historic conviction of an Air Force general is a sign of progress for the service

Why fighting wildfires is the hardest flying Air Force crews do outside combat Why fighting wildfires is the hardest flying Air Force crews do outside combat

Why the Pentagon is fanboying over Elon Musk’s space company Why the Pentagon is fanboying over Elon Musk’s space company

We finally know the allegations behind an Air Force general’s historic court-martial We finally know the allegations behind an Air Force general’s historic court-martial

Air Force technology czar compares dealing with Pentagon bureaucracy to fighting gravity Air Force technology czar compares dealing with Pentagon bureaucracy to fighting gravity

Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns

Air Force pararescuemen explain why jungle warfare is so much harder to train for than desert combat Air Force pararescuemen explain why jungle warfare is so much harder to train for than desert combat

How an airman fought off a grizzly bear in Alaska How an airman fought off a grizzly bear in Alaska

Air Force leaders love the phrase ‘multi-capable airmen.’ Here’s why airmen hate it Air Force leaders love the phrase ‘multi-capable airmen.’ Here’s why airmen hate it

Air Force brass promotes ‘Airmen’s Time’ and leaves airmen to figure out what that is Air Force brass promotes ‘Airmen’s Time’ and leaves airmen to figure out what that is

Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits

The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’ The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’

Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross

Army National Guardsman allegedly threatened to crash a stolen plane into a beer factory Army National Guardsman allegedly threatened to crash a stolen plane into a beer factory

The Army wants to 3D print an entire barracks to save time and money The Army wants to 3D print an entire barracks to save time and money

Inside the Air Force’s secret mission to lift half a ton of enriched uranium out of Kazakhstan Inside the Air Force’s secret mission to lift half a ton of enriched uranium out of Kazakhstan

Airmen are using Velcro to fix the emergency doors on the Air Force’s problem-prone new tanker Airmen are using Velcro to fix the emergency doors on the Air Force’s problem-prone new tanker

Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s toxic workplace Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s toxic workplace

Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’ Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’

Air Force investigates cargo plane crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard Air Force investigates cargo plane crew for ‘unplanned’ landing to pick up motorcycle in Martha’s Vineyard

The Air Force wants to spend big bucks replacing its decades-old surveillance plane The Air Force wants to spend big bucks replacing its decades-old surveillance plane

Air Force chief master sergeant convicted of dereliction of duty for distributing ‘sexually explicit’ photos and other charges Air Force chief master sergeant convicted of dereliction of duty for distributing ‘sexually explicit’ photos and other charges

Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat

After training together for years, Air Force pilots are watching Ukrainian friends fight for their lives After training together for years, Air Force pilots are watching Ukrainian friends fight for their lives

How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver

Bird warfare: Why the Navy’s first aircraft carrier had a dedicated ‘pigeoneer’ Bird warfare: Why the Navy’s first aircraft carrier had a dedicated ‘pigeoneer’

The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year