Air Force (Page 7)

Posted on Jan 11, 2023

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Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers

Posted on Jan 10, 2023

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‘I’m gonna miss you’ – Airman says goodbye to 65-year-old tanker he spent 12 years fixing ‘I’m gonna miss you’ – Airman says goodbye to 65-year-old tanker he spent 12 years fixing

Posted on Jan 10, 2023

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The Air Force is changing the way it measures body fat for airmen and guardians The Air Force is changing the way it measures body fat for airmen and guardians

Posted on Jan 10, 2023

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Military Life

The tragic downward spiral of a special operations pilot The tragic downward spiral of a special operations pilot

Posted on Jan 9, 2023

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Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift

Posted on Jan 9, 2023

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Airmen receive valor awards for ‘narrowly avoiding certain death’ during 2020 Iranian missile attack Airmen receive valor awards for ‘narrowly avoiding certain death’ during 2020 Iranian missile attack

Posted on Jan 6, 2023

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Air National Guard flight nurse to receive Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives after Abbey Gate bombing Air National Guard flight nurse to receive Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives after Abbey Gate bombing

Posted on Jan 5, 2023

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Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX

Posted on Jan 4, 2023

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This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says

Posted on Jan 4, 2023

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Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release

Posted on Dec 31, 2022

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This airman was just trying to enjoy his honeymoon. He wound up saving a man’s life This airman was just trying to enjoy his honeymoon. He wound up saving a man’s life

Posted on Dec 30, 2022

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How airmen overcame -77 degree weather, frostnip to fix a C-130 in Antarctica How airmen overcame -77 degree weather, frostnip to fix a C-130 in Antarctica

Posted on Dec 29, 2022

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The Air Force is beefing with an Oklahoma airport over whether a chonky C-17 tore up its runway The Air Force is beefing with an Oklahoma airport over whether a chonky C-17 tore up its runway

Posted on Dec 23, 2022

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The Air Force’s top enlisted leader wants to ‘take away the stigma’ of beard waivers The Air Force’s top enlisted leader wants to ‘take away the stigma’ of beard waivers

Posted on Dec 21, 2022

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The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says

Posted on Dec 20, 2022

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B-2 Spirits hit with stand down order following emergency landing B-2 Spirits hit with stand down order following emergency landing

Posted on Dec 18, 2022

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Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated] Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated]

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

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Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

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How airmen stopped a mid-air assault on a C-17 cockpit during the Afghan airlift How airmen stopped a mid-air assault on a C-17 cockpit during the Afghan airlift

Posted on Dec 14, 2022

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‘Is this real?’ — Inside the Air Force’s first medevac flight after the Abbey Gate suicide bombing ‘Is this real?’ — Inside the Air Force’s first medevac flight after the Abbey Gate suicide bombing

Posted on Dec 13, 2022

Culture

6 questions only a veteran would ask the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs 6 questions only a veteran would ask the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Posted on Dec 13, 2022

AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon hypersonic weapon

The Air Force just successfully tested a fully operational hypersonic weapon for the first time The Air Force just successfully tested a fully operational hypersonic weapon for the first time

Posted on Dec 12, 2022

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Air Force to start retiring A-10 Warthogs after a decade of legislative wrangling Air Force to start retiring A-10 Warthogs after a decade of legislative wrangling

Posted on Dec 12, 2022

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B-2 Spirit makes emergency landing, catches fire, following malfunction B-2 Spirit makes emergency landing, catches fire, following malfunction

Posted on Dec 11, 2022

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Air National Guard colonel suspended following investigation Air National Guard colonel suspended following investigation

Posted on Dec 8, 2022

Old Air Force A-10 Warthog learns new trick: Covering fire for B-1B bombers Old Air Force A-10 Warthog learns new trick: Covering fire for B-1B bombers

Posted on Dec 7, 2022

Here’s your first look at the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber Here’s your first look at the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber

Posted on Dec 3, 2022

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The Air Force wants to triple the firepower of its HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters The Air Force wants to triple the firepower of its HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters

Posted on Dec 1, 2022

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Air Force F-35 maintainer shares what it’s like keeping ‘a flying computer’ ready to fight Air Force F-35 maintainer shares what it’s like keeping ‘a flying computer’ ready to fight

Posted on Nov 30, 2022

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Air Force A-10 pilot recognized for saving ground troops’ lives in Afghanistan Air Force A-10 pilot recognized for saving ground troops’ lives in Afghanistan

Posted on Nov 28, 2022

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A matter of life and death: How this crew chief kept the planes flying during the Kabul evacuation A matter of life and death: How this crew chief kept the planes flying during the Kabul evacuation

Posted on Nov 23, 2022

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All-mom flight of Air Force F-15 fighter pilots takes to the skies All-mom flight of Air Force F-15 fighter pilots takes to the skies

Posted on Nov 22, 2022

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The Air Force’s admin software is so bad that the top enlisted airman is trolling it The Air Force’s admin software is so bad that the top enlisted airman is trolling it

Posted on Nov 21, 2022

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How Air Force maintainers fixed a rescue helicopter that was literally at the end of its rope How Air Force maintainers fixed a rescue helicopter that was literally at the end of its rope

Posted on Nov 18, 2022

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Air Force and FBI raid homes of Area 51 website owner amid investigation Air Force and FBI raid homes of Area 51 website owner amid investigation

Posted on Nov 18, 2022

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Airmen who delivered Afghan baby mid-flight during Kabul evacuation to receive Distinguished Flying Cross Airmen who delivered Afghan baby mid-flight during Kabul evacuation to receive Distinguished Flying Cross

Posted on Nov 17, 2022

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Air Force to cut time spent in the field for airmen at basic training Air Force to cut time spent in the field for airmen at basic training

Posted on Nov 17, 2022

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Are US military aircraft really as broken as a government watchdog says they are? Are US military aircraft really as broken as a government watchdog says they are?

Posted on Nov 15, 2022

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What Americans are getting wrong about veterans What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

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Watch an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress go toe-to-toe with a flock of birds Watch an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress go toe-to-toe with a flock of birds

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

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Do you really have to let the chain of command inspect your off-post housing? Do you really have to let the chain of command inspect your off-post housing?

Posted on Nov 9, 2022

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How airmen perform the fine art of arming F-16 fighter jets with deadly weapons How airmen perform the fine art of arming F-16 fighter jets with deadly weapons

Posted on Nov 9, 2022

Why the C-17 is the US military’s flying hospital of choice Why the C-17 is the US military’s flying hospital of choice

Posted on Nov 8, 2022

What it takes to join the Air Force’s 24/7 ‘SWAT’ team for nuclear missile fields What it takes to join the Air Force’s 24/7 ‘SWAT’ team for nuclear missile fields

Posted on Nov 7, 2022

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Air Force claims ‘no intent by the pilots’ to draw sky penis near Russian base in Syria Air Force claims ‘no intent by the pilots’ to draw sky penis near Russian base in Syria

Posted on Nov 4, 2022

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Air Force C-17 crew receives Distinguished Flying Cross for hauling record 823 people to safety during Kabul airlift Air Force C-17 crew receives Distinguished Flying Cross for hauling record 823 people to safety during Kabul airlift

Posted on Nov 4, 2022

Inside the Army school where helicopter pilots learn the dangerous art of mountain flying Inside the Army school where helicopter pilots learn the dangerous art of mountain flying

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

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The US military is still struggling to figure out social media The US military is still struggling to figure out social media

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

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These Air Force commandos saved troops under fire for years. Now they are fighting to save their buddies These Air Force commandos saved troops under fire for years. Now they are fighting to save their buddies

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

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The Air Force is using memes and emojis to show airmen what sexual harassment looks like online The Air Force is using memes and emojis to show airmen what sexual harassment looks like online

Posted on Oct 31, 2022

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The Air Force successfully flew a KC-46 Pegasus with only a two-person crew The Air Force successfully flew a KC-46 Pegasus with only a two-person crew

Posted on Oct 30, 2022

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The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets

Posted on Oct 29, 2022

Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft

Posted on Oct 28, 2022

History

That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

Posted on Oct 27, 2022

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Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

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Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

Culture

We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

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COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

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The Air Force is finally giving its divers an actual Air Force diving badge The Air Force is finally giving its divers an actual Air Force diving badge

Posted on Oct 23, 2022

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Air Force B-1B bombers just rolled up in Guam in a message to US adversaries Air Force B-1B bombers just rolled up in Guam in a message to US adversaries

Posted on Oct 23, 2022

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The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass

Posted on Oct 22, 2022

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Air Force to award 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Stars for heroic Afghan airlift Air Force to award 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Stars for heroic Afghan airlift

Posted on Oct 21, 2022

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Air Force colonel in South Korea fired after just four months in command Air Force colonel in South Korea fired after just four months in command