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An Air Force rescue vehicle crash left two airmen permanently disabled An Air Force rescue vehicle crash left two airmen permanently disabled

By Matt White

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

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Uniform inspections and stricter shaving rules coming in renewed Air Force focus on ‘standards’ Uniform inspections and stricter shaving rules coming in renewed Air Force focus on ‘standards’

By Matt White

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

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Alaska Air Guard crews rescue six survivors of remote plane crash Alaska Air Guard crews rescue six survivors of remote plane crash

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 14, 2024

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This B-52H crew survived a ‘worst possible case’ emergency and landed safely This B-52H crew survived a ‘worst possible case’ emergency and landed safely

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

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A U.S. F-16 pilot ejected after losing power in thick clouds in South Korea A U.S. F-16 pilot ejected after losing power in thick clouds in South Korea

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

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F-15 pilot’s braking miscue, confusing radio call led to crash in ditch, Air Force investigators find F-15 pilot’s braking miscue, confusing radio call led to crash in ditch, Air Force investigators find

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

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After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 4, 2024

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A combat controller earned a secret Air Force Cross for battle with Russian mercenaries A combat controller earned a secret Air Force Cross for battle with Russian mercenaries

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

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Florida sheriff fires deputy who fatally shot AFSOC flyer Florida sheriff fires deputy who fatally shot AFSOC flyer

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 31, 2024

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First Ukrainian F-16 pilots finish training in Arizona First Ukrainian F-16 pilots finish training in Arizona

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2024

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Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000 Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 26, 2024

U.S. Airmen use a new tool to breach a SCIF door.

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This Air Force security team can breach an ‘impenetrable’ SCIF in one minute This Air Force security team can breach an ‘impenetrable’ SCIF in one minute

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 23, 2024

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Air Force general will jump from one to three stars to lead air commandos Air Force general will jump from one to three stars to lead air commandos

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 21, 2024

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Air commandos posthumously awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for CV-22B crash Air commandos posthumously awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for CV-22B crash

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2024

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Air Force rolls outs a classic ’70s paint job for a 50th Anniversary ‘Viper’ Air Force rolls outs a classic ’70s paint job for a 50th Anniversary ‘Viper’

By Matt White

Posted on May 15, 2024

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Air Force pilot killed when ejection seat fires on the ground Air Force pilot killed when ejection seat fires on the ground

By Matt White

Posted on May 14, 2024

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It’s Military Working Dog official picture day It’s Military Working Dog official picture day

By Matt White

Posted on May 14, 2024

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F-15E pilot, in a jet called ‘Mullet,’ packs Zyn and kills drones F-15E pilot, in a jet called ‘Mullet,’ packs Zyn and kills drones

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 12, 2024

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Air Force jets are sporting new kill markings after downing drones Air Force jets are sporting new kill markings after downing drones

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 11, 2024

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An Air Force pararescue team dropped onto a cruise ship to retrieve a sick child An Air Force pararescue team dropped onto a cruise ship to retrieve a sick child

By Matt White

Posted on May 10, 2024

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Florida sheriff releases graphic video of deputy shooting Air Force special ops flyer Florida sheriff releases graphic video of deputy shooting Air Force special ops flyer

By Matt White, By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 9, 2024

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AC-130 gunship crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy AC-130 gunship crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy

By Matt White

Posted on May 6, 2024

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Air Force team designs, 3D prints, launches new drone in under 24 hours Air Force team designs, 3D prints, launches new drone in under 24 hours

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 4, 2024

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An AI-piloted F-16 flew the Air Force’s top leader in a dogfight An AI-piloted F-16 flew the Air Force’s top leader in a dogfight

By Matt White

Posted on May 3, 2024

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Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira could face court-martial Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira could face court-martial

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 2, 2024

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Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 2, 2024

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Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 1, 2024

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‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS ‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS

By Marty Skovlund Jr., By Joe Kent

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

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So does the Air Force have new aces now? So does the Air Force have new aces now?

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 27, 2024

Air Force

Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 25, 2024

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Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 23, 2024

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Rescue Squadron airman dies at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Rescue Squadron airman dies at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 19, 2024

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Barksdale Air Force Base closes dining facility amid reports of a rat problem Barksdale Air Force Base closes dining facility amid reports of a rat problem

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 19, 2024

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Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

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Kadena Air Base shows off new air power with an ‘elephant walk’ Kadena Air Base shows off new air power with an ‘elephant walk’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 13, 2024

Air Force

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

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Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’ Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’

By Matt White

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

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Air Force contractor killed by drone propeller lost ‘situational awareness’ Air Force contractor killed by drone propeller lost ‘situational awareness’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 6, 2024

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Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules

By Matt White

Posted on Apr 5, 2024

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Former Air National Guardsman may have defected to Russia Former Air National Guardsman may have defected to Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

Air Force

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

Air Force

The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman

By Matt White

Posted on Apr 2, 2024

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Airman on hunger strike at White House over Gaza support Airman on hunger strike at White House over Gaza support

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

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Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2024

Air Force

Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group

By Matt White

Updated on Mar 26, 2024

Air Force

In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors

By Matt White

Posted on Mar 25, 2024

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Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 22, 2024

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Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

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We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’ We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 21, 2024

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Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 19, 2024

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Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 18, 2024

A C-130J Hercules dropping humanitarian aid.

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How U.S. humanitarian airdrops work according to an Air Force Combat Controller How U.S. humanitarian airdrops work according to an Air Force Combat Controller

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

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A UAE C-17 and ‘high velocity’ parachutes may be behind deadly air drop in Gaza A UAE C-17 and ‘high velocity’ parachutes may be behind deadly air drop in Gaza

By Matt White

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

Air Force

US denies that American aid drop in Gaza killed civilians on ground US denies that American aid drop in Gaza killed civilians on ground

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

Air Force

Osprey back in the air, but with no new parts or fix for ‘material failure’ Osprey back in the air, but with no new parts or fix for ‘material failure’

By Matt White

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

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Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira faces more than 16 years prison Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira faces more than 16 years prison

By Matt White

Updated on Mar 5, 2024

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Air Force puts newest training jet through extreme temperature tests Air Force puts newest training jet through extreme temperature tests

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 3, 2024

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U.S. will airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza U.S. will airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza

By Jeff Schogol, By Matt White

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

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Neck tattoos are here to stay in the Air Force. But still no beards Neck tattoos are here to stay in the Air Force. But still no beards

By Matt White

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Airman on fire self immolation washington d.c.

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Airman who died after setting himself on fire in protest video identified Airman who died after setting himself on fire in protest video identified

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 27, 2024

Air Force

Active-duty airman set himself on fire in front of Israeli embassy Active-duty airman set himself on fire in front of Israeli embassy

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 25, 2024

Air Force

Afghanistan’s ‘Angel of Death’ is retiring from Air Force special ops Afghanistan’s ‘Angel of Death’ is retiring from Air Force special ops

By Matt White

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Air Force

In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail

By Matt White

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Air Force

The Air Force wants retirees to help fill gaps in the service The Air Force wants retirees to help fill gaps in the service

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

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An Air Force rescue vehicle crash left two airmen permanently disabled An Air Force rescue vehicle crash left two airmen permanently disabled

Uniform inspections and stricter shaving rules coming in renewed Air Force focus on ‘standards’ Uniform inspections and stricter shaving rules coming in renewed Air Force focus on ‘standards’

Alaska Air Guard crews rescue six survivors of remote plane crash Alaska Air Guard crews rescue six survivors of remote plane crash

This B-52H crew survived a ‘worst possible case’ emergency and landed safely This B-52H crew survived a ‘worst possible case’ emergency and landed safely

A U.S. F-16 pilot ejected after losing power in thick clouds in South Korea A U.S. F-16 pilot ejected after losing power in thick clouds in South Korea

F-15 pilot’s braking miscue, confusing radio call led to crash in ditch, Air Force investigators find F-15 pilot’s braking miscue, confusing radio call led to crash in ditch, Air Force investigators find

After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups

A combat controller earned a secret Air Force Cross for battle with Russian mercenaries A combat controller earned a secret Air Force Cross for battle with Russian mercenaries

Florida sheriff fires deputy who fatally shot AFSOC flyer Florida sheriff fires deputy who fatally shot AFSOC flyer

First Ukrainian F-16 pilots finish training in Arizona First Ukrainian F-16 pilots finish training in Arizona

Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000 Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000

This Air Force security team can breach an ‘impenetrable’ SCIF in one minute This Air Force security team can breach an ‘impenetrable’ SCIF in one minute

Air Force general will jump from one to three stars to lead air commandos Air Force general will jump from one to three stars to lead air commandos

Air commandos posthumously awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for CV-22B crash Air commandos posthumously awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for CV-22B crash

Air Force rolls outs a classic ’70s paint job for a 50th Anniversary ‘Viper’ Air Force rolls outs a classic ’70s paint job for a 50th Anniversary ‘Viper’

Air Force pilot killed when ejection seat fires on the ground Air Force pilot killed when ejection seat fires on the ground

It’s Military Working Dog official picture day It’s Military Working Dog official picture day

F-15E pilot, in a jet called ‘Mullet,’ packs Zyn and kills drones F-15E pilot, in a jet called ‘Mullet,’ packs Zyn and kills drones

Air Force jets are sporting new kill markings after downing drones Air Force jets are sporting new kill markings after downing drones

An Air Force pararescue team dropped onto a cruise ship to retrieve a sick child An Air Force pararescue team dropped onto a cruise ship to retrieve a sick child

Florida sheriff releases graphic video of deputy shooting Air Force special ops flyer Florida sheriff releases graphic video of deputy shooting Air Force special ops flyer

AC-130 gunship crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy AC-130 gunship crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy

Air Force team designs, 3D prints, launches new drone in under 24 hours Air Force team designs, 3D prints, launches new drone in under 24 hours

An AI-piloted F-16 flew the Air Force’s top leader in a dogfight An AI-piloted F-16 flew the Air Force’s top leader in a dogfight

Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira could face court-martial Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira could face court-martial

Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found

Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear

‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS ‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS

So does the Air Force have new aces now? So does the Air Force have new aces now?

Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary

Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours

Rescue Squadron airman dies at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Rescue Squadron airman dies at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Barksdale Air Force Base closes dining facility amid reports of a rat problem Barksdale Air Force Base closes dining facility amid reports of a rat problem

Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill

Kadena Air Base shows off new air power with an ‘elephant walk’ Kadena Air Base shows off new air power with an ‘elephant walk’

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’ Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’

Air Force contractor killed by drone propeller lost ‘situational awareness’ Air Force contractor killed by drone propeller lost ‘situational awareness’

Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules

Former Air National Guardsman may have defected to Russia Former Air National Guardsman may have defected to Russia

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says

The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman

Airman on hunger strike at White House over Gaza support Airman on hunger strike at White House over Gaza support

Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers

Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group

In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors

Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children

Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief

We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’ We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’

Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston

Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s

How U.S. humanitarian airdrops work according to an Air Force Combat Controller How U.S. humanitarian airdrops work according to an Air Force Combat Controller

A UAE C-17 and ‘high velocity’ parachutes may be behind deadly air drop in Gaza A UAE C-17 and ‘high velocity’ parachutes may be behind deadly air drop in Gaza

US denies that American aid drop in Gaza killed civilians on ground US denies that American aid drop in Gaza killed civilians on ground

Osprey back in the air, but with no new parts or fix for ‘material failure’ Osprey back in the air, but with no new parts or fix for ‘material failure’

Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira faces more than 16 years prison Air National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira faces more than 16 years prison

Air Force puts newest training jet through extreme temperature tests Air Force puts newest training jet through extreme temperature tests

U.S. will airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza U.S. will airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza

Neck tattoos are here to stay in the Air Force. But still no beards Neck tattoos are here to stay in the Air Force. But still no beards

Airman who died after setting himself on fire in protest video identified Airman who died after setting himself on fire in protest video identified

Active-duty airman set himself on fire in front of Israeli embassy Active-duty airman set himself on fire in front of Israeli embassy

Afghanistan’s ‘Angel of Death’ is retiring from Air Force special ops Afghanistan’s ‘Angel of Death’ is retiring from Air Force special ops

In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail

The Air Force wants retirees to help fill gaps in the service The Air Force wants retirees to help fill gaps in the service

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