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Families at a Texas Air Force base say neighborhoods overrun by weeds

By Matt White, Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

TRISTAN DA CUNDHA, BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY - MAY 9: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout image provided by the UK Ministry of Defence, a paratrooper from 16 Air Assault jumps in tandem with an ICU nurse from an RAF Atlas A400M, which took off from Ascension Island to drop medical support and supplies on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha on May 9, 2026 in Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory. A British national who lives on the island reported symptoms of Hantavirus following his disembarkation from the MV Hondius cruise ship in mid-April. Three passengers who were aboard the Hondius have died from Hantavirus, with several more cases confirmed. (Handout photo by AS1 Georgia Callaway/MoD Crown Copyright via Getty Images)

Rescue mission to remote Atlantic island included rare tandem jump

Posted on Jun 8, 2026

Featured Art: An F-35A Lightning II sits ready to taxi prior to a deployment from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in March 2025. (United States Air Force photo by Capt. Nathan Poblete)

F-35 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Crosses for Midnight Hammer, missions in Yemen

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 30, 2026

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Security Forces airman becomes first Air Force graduate of Army’s revived jungle school

Posted on May 22, 2026

An OA-1K Skyraider II comes in for a landing on a dirt path July 10 on the Eglin Air Force Base, Florida range. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with the 96th Test Wing and the U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (Courtesy image)

Air Force now has 18 of its new Skyraider II ‘Swiss Army Knife’ aircraft, official says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 19, 2026

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, is honored with the sword during an Order of the Sword ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, May 14, 2026. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual. Healy becomes the 18th person to receive the Air Force Reserve honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Erica Webster)

Air Force Reserve Command chief honored with massive sword

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 18, 2026

Demonstrators from the Taiwan Action Front for Palestine display a portrait of Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active duty member of the US Air Force who setting himself on fire outside the Israel Embassy in Washington, during a protest against US's policies to Israel and Palestine, outside the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei on March 7, 2024. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP) (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)

Mental crisis didn’t cause airman to self-immolate in protest of Israel, Air Force found

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 13, 2026

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Air Force rescue units awarded rare Presidential Unit Citation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 12, 2026

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Air Force charity ends gas money grants on first day after huge demand

By Jeff Schogol, Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 11, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The F-16 is a multi-role fighter aircraft spearheading the coalition’s defense and deterrence mission through continuous, rapid developments while maintaining combat air superiority within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Six F-16 pilots awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for Operation Midnight Hammer

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 10, 2026

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Air Force cargo hub stored weapons in unguarded building, IG finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 6, 2026

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Retired fighter pilot taught Chinese airmen secret US tactics, feds say

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 5, 2026

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Air Force removes security airmen from full duty after entering wrong home with a child inside

By Jeff Schogol, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 5, 2026

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, parked at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, during Mosaic Tiger 22-1, Nov. 17, 2021. Mosaic Tiger 22-1 is a command and control exercise designed to test the lead-wing concept of the 23rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Sebastianelli)

Two Air Force A-10s rescued lost boater on Florida lake

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on May 1, 2026

An HH-60W Jolly Green II hoists a simulated survivor during an aerial demonstration for Saluting Our Aviation Roots, Feb. 25, 2026, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The demonstration highlighted combat search and rescue capabilities for students and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bre Lewis)

Air Force wants to use lasers to help protect rescue helicopters after Iran mission

By Kyle Rempfer

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Josiah Bierle, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, awaits takeoff in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 30, 2025. Stationing A-10s in the CENTCOM AOR reinforces U.S. commitment to regional stability and strengthens deterrence against potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss)

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

By Nicholas Slayton, Matt White

Posted on Apr 20, 2026