David Roza Archives

Russia

Why the skies over Ukraine have proven so deadly for Russian pilots Why the skies over Ukraine have proven so deadly for Russian pilots

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 17, 2022

Air Force

‘We are disposable’ — Sexual assault survivor blasts Air Force after convicted offender allowed to retire ‘We are disposable’ — Sexual assault survivor blasts Air Force after convicted offender allowed to retire

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 16, 2022

Army

Army Special Forces team takes part in legendary race through the Nevada desert Army Special Forces team takes part in legendary race through the Nevada desert

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 16, 2022

Air Force

Air Force pilot recognized 26 years after heroic sacrifice during terrorist attack Air Force pilot recognized 26 years after heroic sacrifice during terrorist attack

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 15, 2022

Air Force

How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 11, 2022

Russia

Russian military vehicles are flying Soviet hammer and sickle flags in Ukraine Russian military vehicles are flying Soviet hammer and sickle flags in Ukraine

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 9, 2022

Air Force

An Air Force F-16 pilot made an emergency belly landing look easy. Here’s why it’s anything but An Air Force F-16 pilot made an emergency belly landing look easy. Here’s why it’s anything but

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 9, 2022

Europe

These ‘Saint Javelin’ stickers raised $470,000 for Ukraine aid in a week These ‘Saint Javelin’ stickers raised $470,000 for Ukraine aid in a week

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 8, 2022

Air Force

‘My training took over’ — This Air Force cop went on a 100 mph car chase to arrest suspect ‘My training took over’ — This Air Force cop went on a 100 mph car chase to arrest suspect

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 7, 2022

Space Force

The Space Force wants to launch a ‘Highway Patrol’ between Earth and the Moon The Space Force wants to launch a ‘Highway Patrol’ between Earth and the Moon

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 4, 2022

Air Force

Where is the Russian Air Force? Experts break down why they might be hiding Where is the Russian Air Force? Experts break down why they might be hiding

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 3, 2022

Russia

‘Tanks and mud are not friends’ — Ukraine’s terrain is proving to be a problem for Russian armor ‘Tanks and mud are not friends’ — Ukraine’s terrain is proving to be a problem for Russian armor

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 2, 2022

Marine Corps

A Marine’s anime-style recruitment posters are going viral A Marine’s anime-style recruitment posters are going viral

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 26, 2022

Marine Corps

Marine Corps fires senior enlisted leader of 47,000-strong expeditionary force Marine Corps fires senior enlisted leader of 47,000-strong expeditionary force

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 23, 2022

Air Force

‘Sweat, piss and hate’ — What it smells like to carry hundreds of troops in an Air Force C-17 ‘Sweat, piss and hate’ — What it smells like to carry hundreds of troops in an Air Force C-17

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 23, 2022

Air Force

Polar bears & freezing air: Why airmen still visit Air Force radar sites at the edge of the world Polar bears & freezing air: Why airmen still visit Air Force radar sites at the edge of the world

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 21, 2022

Marine Corps

‘Call of Duty’ can make you a better sailor or Marine, according to science ‘Call of Duty’ can make you a better sailor or Marine, according to science

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 18, 2022

World War II

How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 17, 2022

Army

Soldiers are lighting themselves on fire for official training purposes Soldiers are lighting themselves on fire for official training purposes

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Air Force

Inside the intense training airmen go through to fly the largest ski-plane in the world Inside the intense training airmen go through to fly the largest ski-plane in the world

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Navy

We salute the Navy commander who dresses up like famous wrestlers to present awards to sailors We salute the Navy commander who dresses up like famous wrestlers to present awards to sailors

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 15, 2022

Air Force

How an Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet How an Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Air Force

The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Air Force

Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

Air Force

Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

Air Force

‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals ‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 9, 2022

Mandatory Fun

‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina ‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 7, 2022

Air Force

Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 7, 2022

Fighter Aircraft

Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 3, 2022

Air Force

Cold, isolated and stretched thin – Why so many airmen hate Minot Air Force Base Cold, isolated and stretched thin – Why so many airmen hate Minot Air Force Base

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

Air Force

How Air Force police get giant moose out of traffic in Alaska How Air Force police get giant moose out of traffic in Alaska

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 29, 2022

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News

Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

Air Force

Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

Mandatory Fun

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos? Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 25, 2022

Air Force

The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

Air Force

Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

Air Force

Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

Air Force

‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him ‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

Air Force

Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 14, 2022

Army

Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

Air Force

‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana ‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

Air Force

Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’ Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

Retirement

Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley court martial

Air Force

An Air Force general is about to be court-martialed for the first time in history [Updated] An Air Force general is about to be court-martialed for the first time in history [Updated]

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 6, 2022

Fighter Aircraft

Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16 Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 5, 2022

Housing

Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 4, 2022

Army

The legend of ‘wall-to-wall counseling,’ the infamous military regulation that never existed The legend of ‘wall-to-wall counseling,’ the infamous military regulation that never existed

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 29, 2021

Housing

Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 28, 2021

Housing

Military housing company to pay $65 million fine after years of ‘pervasive fraud’ Military housing company to pay $65 million fine after years of ‘pervasive fraud’

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 23, 2021

Air Force

Forget Santa, this enlisted airman just gifted 1,300 pairs of shoes to Honduran kids in need Forget Santa, this enlisted airman just gifted 1,300 pairs of shoes to Honduran kids in need

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 22, 2021

Air Force

Google Earth captures photo of Air Force’s $2 billion stealth bomber in flight Google Earth captures photo of Air Force’s $2 billion stealth bomber in flight

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 22, 2021

On Dec. 16, 1965, NASA astronauts Thomas Stafford and Wally Schirra played the Christmas anthem ‘Jingle Bells’ while orbiting Earth.

Mandatory Fun

‘Jingle Bells’ was the first song performed in space because 2 military pilots pranked NASA ‘Jingle Bells’ was the first song performed in space because 2 military pilots pranked NASA

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 20, 2021

Space Force

New ‘South Park’ special nails the widely-ridiculed Space Force uniform New ‘South Park’ special nails the widely-ridiculed Space Force uniform

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 17, 2021

A mass re-enlistment for Soldiers with the Division Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade and 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, was held on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Range at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 8, 2021. A "fireball" detonation was constructed to make the re-enlistment more memorable. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elorina Santos, 3DSB Public Affairs)

Army

Soldiers re-enlisting in front of a massive explosion is one of the military’s best photos of 2021 Soldiers re-enlisting in front of a massive explosion is one of the military’s best photos of 2021

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 17, 2021

Drones

DARPA wants to recharge drones mid-flight with a ‘whisper beam’ of energy DARPA wants to recharge drones mid-flight with a ‘whisper beam’ of energy

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 16, 2021

Air Force

Everyone should be jealous of this Air Force pilot skateboarding down the flight line Everyone should be jealous of this Air Force pilot skateboarding down the flight line

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

Air Force

Air Force fanboy charged with driving A-10-styled Camaro at 131 mph Air Force fanboy charged with driving A-10-styled Camaro at 131 mph

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

Navy

Here’s the charge sheet of the sailor accused of setting a $1.4 billion warship on fire Here’s the charge sheet of the sailor accused of setting a $1.4 billion warship on fire

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 13, 2021

Air Force

Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018 Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 10, 2021

Analysis

Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 9, 2021

Air Force

Air Force fires commander who separated an airman recovering from a suicide attempt Air Force fires commander who separated an airman recovering from a suicide attempt

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 8, 2021

Air Force

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 6, 2021

Air Force

This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 3, 2021

Air Force

Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 3, 2021

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Why the skies over Ukraine have proven so deadly for Russian pilots Why the skies over Ukraine have proven so deadly for Russian pilots

‘We are disposable’ — Sexual assault survivor blasts Air Force after convicted offender allowed to retire ‘We are disposable’ — Sexual assault survivor blasts Air Force after convicted offender allowed to retire

Army Special Forces team takes part in legendary race through the Nevada desert Army Special Forces team takes part in legendary race through the Nevada desert

Air Force pilot recognized 26 years after heroic sacrifice during terrorist attack Air Force pilot recognized 26 years after heroic sacrifice during terrorist attack

How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off

Russian military vehicles are flying Soviet hammer and sickle flags in Ukraine Russian military vehicles are flying Soviet hammer and sickle flags in Ukraine

An Air Force F-16 pilot made an emergency belly landing look easy. Here’s why it’s anything but An Air Force F-16 pilot made an emergency belly landing look easy. Here’s why it’s anything but

These ‘Saint Javelin’ stickers raised $470,000 for Ukraine aid in a week These ‘Saint Javelin’ stickers raised $470,000 for Ukraine aid in a week

‘My training took over’ — This Air Force cop went on a 100 mph car chase to arrest suspect ‘My training took over’ — This Air Force cop went on a 100 mph car chase to arrest suspect

The Space Force wants to launch a ‘Highway Patrol’ between Earth and the Moon The Space Force wants to launch a ‘Highway Patrol’ between Earth and the Moon

Where is the Russian Air Force? Experts break down why they might be hiding Where is the Russian Air Force? Experts break down why they might be hiding

‘Tanks and mud are not friends’ — Ukraine’s terrain is proving to be a problem for Russian armor ‘Tanks and mud are not friends’ — Ukraine’s terrain is proving to be a problem for Russian armor

A Marine’s anime-style recruitment posters are going viral A Marine’s anime-style recruitment posters are going viral

Marine Corps fires senior enlisted leader of 47,000-strong expeditionary force Marine Corps fires senior enlisted leader of 47,000-strong expeditionary force

‘Sweat, piss and hate’ — What it smells like to carry hundreds of troops in an Air Force C-17 ‘Sweat, piss and hate’ — What it smells like to carry hundreds of troops in an Air Force C-17

Polar bears & freezing air: Why airmen still visit Air Force radar sites at the edge of the world Polar bears & freezing air: Why airmen still visit Air Force radar sites at the edge of the world

‘Call of Duty’ can make you a better sailor or Marine, according to science ‘Call of Duty’ can make you a better sailor or Marine, according to science

How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes

Soldiers are lighting themselves on fire for official training purposes Soldiers are lighting themselves on fire for official training purposes

Inside the intense training airmen go through to fly the largest ski-plane in the world Inside the intense training airmen go through to fly the largest ski-plane in the world

We salute the Navy commander who dresses up like famous wrestlers to present awards to sailors We salute the Navy commander who dresses up like famous wrestlers to present awards to sailors

How an Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet How an Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet

The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition

Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave

Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it

‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals ‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals

‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina ‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina

Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets

Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot

Cold, isolated and stretched thin – Why so many airmen hate Minot Air Force Base Cold, isolated and stretched thin – Why so many airmen hate Minot Air Force Base

How Air Force police get giant moose out of traffic in Alaska How Air Force police get giant moose out of traffic in Alaska

Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders

Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos? Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?

The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force

Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him ‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him

Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy

Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana ‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana

Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’ Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’

Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

An Air Force general is about to be court-martialed for the first time in history [Updated] An Air Force general is about to be court-martialed for the first time in history [Updated]

Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16 Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16

Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed

The legend of ‘wall-to-wall counseling,’ the infamous military regulation that never existed The legend of ‘wall-to-wall counseling,’ the infamous military regulation that never existed

Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords

Military housing company to pay $65 million fine after years of ‘pervasive fraud’ Military housing company to pay $65 million fine after years of ‘pervasive fraud’

Forget Santa, this enlisted airman just gifted 1,300 pairs of shoes to Honduran kids in need Forget Santa, this enlisted airman just gifted 1,300 pairs of shoes to Honduran kids in need

Google Earth captures photo of Air Force’s $2 billion stealth bomber in flight Google Earth captures photo of Air Force’s $2 billion stealth bomber in flight

‘Jingle Bells’ was the first song performed in space because 2 military pilots pranked NASA ‘Jingle Bells’ was the first song performed in space because 2 military pilots pranked NASA

New ‘South Park’ special nails the widely-ridiculed Space Force uniform New ‘South Park’ special nails the widely-ridiculed Space Force uniform

Soldiers re-enlisting in front of a massive explosion is one of the military’s best photos of 2021 Soldiers re-enlisting in front of a massive explosion is one of the military’s best photos of 2021

DARPA wants to recharge drones mid-flight with a ‘whisper beam’ of energy DARPA wants to recharge drones mid-flight with a ‘whisper beam’ of energy

Everyone should be jealous of this Air Force pilot skateboarding down the flight line Everyone should be jealous of this Air Force pilot skateboarding down the flight line

Air Force fanboy charged with driving A-10-styled Camaro at 131 mph Air Force fanboy charged with driving A-10-styled Camaro at 131 mph

Here’s the charge sheet of the sailor accused of setting a $1.4 billion warship on fire Here’s the charge sheet of the sailor accused of setting a $1.4 billion warship on fire

Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018 Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018

Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before

Air Force fires commander who separated an airman recovering from a suicide attempt Air Force fires commander who separated an airman recovering from a suicide attempt

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots

This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s

Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics