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Air Force top general gives himself a ‘C’ grade after two years on the job Air Force top general gives himself a ‘C’ grade after two years on the job

/ Aug 30 2022

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This Air Force general is well aware that scammers love impersonating him This Air Force general is well aware that scammers love impersonating him

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 30 2022

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Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 29 2022

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As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 29 2022

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The Air Force’s latest mission: driving kids to school The Air Force’s latest mission: driving kids to school

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 27 2022

That time the Air Force delivered a heart transplant on a supersonic bomber That time the Air Force delivered a heart transplant on a supersonic bomber

/ Aug 26 2022

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US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2022

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How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific

/ Aug 24 2022

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A militant group claimed they attacked a US base in Kuwait. The Air Force immediately called BS A militant group claimed they attacked a US base in Kuwait. The Air Force immediately called BS

By Max Hauptman

/ Aug 22 2022

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The Air Force published an entire photo album of mustachioed troops and it’s glorious The Air Force published an entire photo album of mustachioed troops and it’s glorious

/ Aug 17 2022

Here’s how the US military can win a war against China Here’s how the US military can win a war against China

By David Geaney

/ Aug 17 2022

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An Air Force captain with top secret security clearance vanished. He resurfaced 35 years later An Air Force captain with top secret security clearance vanished. He resurfaced 35 years later

/ Aug 16 2022

Millions of troops cry out in horror as Dodge announces end of the Charger and Challenger Millions of troops cry out in horror as Dodge announces end of the Charger and Challenger

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 16 2022

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Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker

/ Aug 15 2022

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From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 15 2022

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The Air Force is shuttering a pair of critical programs that trained foreign air forces in Afghanistan and beyond The Air Force is shuttering a pair of critical programs that trained foreign air forces in Afghanistan and beyond

/ Aug 12 2022

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Air Force Secretary says branch is finally starting to fix its decrepit computers Air Force Secretary says branch is finally starting to fix its decrepit computers

/ Aug 12 2022

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This airman helped gather 1,500 pounds of food and supplies to help Ukraine This airman helped gather 1,500 pounds of food and supplies to help Ukraine

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 11 2022

This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters

/ Aug 11 2022

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This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China

/ Aug 10 2022

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How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 10 2022

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The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later

/ Aug 8 2022

How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force

/ Aug 8 2022

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The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated] The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 5 2022

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Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops

/ Aug 4 2022

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Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 3 2022

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This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history

/ Aug 2 2022

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Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week

/ Aug 1 2022

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Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 1 2022

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The bulk of the Air Force’s F-35 fleet just got grounded over faulty ejection seats The bulk of the Air Force’s F-35 fleet just got grounded over faulty ejection seats

/ Jul 29 2022

The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic

/ Jul 29 2022

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An Air Force Security Forces truck got impaled by a fighter jet An Air Force Security Forces truck got impaled by a fighter jet

/ Jul 27 2022

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 27 2022

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A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself

/ Jul 27 2022

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Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 25 2022

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Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work

/ Jul 22 2022

This Air Force F-15’s paint job honors hero who gave his parachute to another airman after their plane was hit This Air Force F-15’s paint job honors hero who gave his parachute to another airman after their plane was hit

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 22 2022

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The military’s top hospital is copying wounded troops’ tattoos onto their prosthetic limbs The military’s top hospital is copying wounded troops’ tattoos onto their prosthetic limbs

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 21 2022

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Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair

/ Jul 20 2022

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Air Force colonel goes scorched earth on fellow officers in fiery resignation letter Air Force colonel goes scorched earth on fellow officers in fiery resignation letter

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 20 2022

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Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

/ Jul 19 2022

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The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 19 2022

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More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

/ Jul 18 2022

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Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident

/ Jul 15 2022

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Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job

/ Jul 14 2022

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Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark

/ Jul 13 2022

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Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force

/ Jul 13 2022

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This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot

/ Jul 12 2022

Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 11 2022

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The Air Force has zombie F-35s it keeps using long after they’re dead The Air Force has zombie F-35s it keeps using long after they’re dead

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 11 2022

‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview ‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview

/ Jul 11 2022

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The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen

/ Jul 8 2022

How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 7 2022

A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 5 2022

The Air Force now has a golden F-16 The Air Force now has a golden F-16

/ Jul 1 2022

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Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers

/ Jul 1 2022

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America’s top enlisted military leader just showed what leading from the front truly means America’s top enlisted military leader just showed what leading from the front truly means

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 30 2022

These airmen just played tug-of-war with a 49 ton plane These airmen just played tug-of-war with a 49 ton plane

/ Jun 30 2022

‘I was literally on fire’ — Airman recalls how an unlikely hero saved his life in Iraq ‘I was literally on fire’ — Airman recalls how an unlikely hero saved his life in Iraq

/ Jun 29 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

/ Jun 29 2022

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The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 28 2022

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

/ Jun 28 2022

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No, the Pentagon is not defying the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion No, the Pentagon is not defying the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 27 2022

‘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

/ Jun 23 2022