Aircraft (Page 5)

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

History

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

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 25, 2022

Culture

‘I need a cleanup crew’ — Navy pilot describes crapping his pants at 30,000 feet ‘I need a cleanup crew’ — Navy pilot describes crapping his pants at 30,000 feet

Posted on Jul 21, 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

Posted on Jul 19, 2022

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Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on 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

Posted on 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

Posted on Jul 18, 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

Posted on Jul 12, 2022

History

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

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

Culture

‘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

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

History

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

Posted on Jul 7, 2022

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Navy Blue Angels had to change their show after jet caused $180,000 in building damage Navy Blue Angels had to change their show after jet caused $180,000 in building damage

Posted on Jul 7, 2022

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Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker

Posted on Jul 6, 2022

History

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

Posted on Jul 5, 2022

Culture

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

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

Opinion

Off the shelf, above the fight: How cheap drones are completely changing warfare Off the shelf, above the fight: How cheap drones are completely changing warfare

By Ivan F. Ingraham

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jun 29, 2022

Culture

Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets

Posted on Jun 25, 2022

News

Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war

Posted on Jun 24, 2022

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The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots

Posted on Jun 20, 2022

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Navy helicopter crash marks the 5th military aviation mishap in less than 2 weeks Navy helicopter crash marks the 5th military aviation mishap in less than 2 weeks

Posted on Jun 10, 2022

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A helicopter flown in Afghanistan is now a military couple’s camper A helicopter flown in Afghanistan is now a military couple’s camper

Posted on Jun 8, 2022

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Navy F-18 pilot, special operator killed in separate incidents in California [Updated] Navy F-18 pilot, special operator killed in separate incidents in California [Updated]

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 4, 2022

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The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling

Posted on May 17, 2022

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Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski

Posted on May 16, 2022

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The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie

Posted on May 11, 2022

News

Ukrainian military confirms ‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is made up Ukrainian military confirms ‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is made up

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 1, 2022

NATO fighter jets scrambled ‘multiple times’ this week in response to Russian aircraft NATO fighter jets scrambled ‘multiple times’ this week in response to Russian aircraft

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Apr 30, 2022

The MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Kayla Rivera)

News

The Marine Corps’ reorganization plan will cripple its aviation capabilities The Marine Corps’ reorganization plan will cripple its aviation capabilities

By Terry Dake

Posted on Apr 22, 2022

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Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’ Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’

Posted on Mar 31, 2022

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Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat

Posted on Mar 25, 2022

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How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver

Posted on Mar 22, 2022

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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

Posted on Mar 9, 2022

News

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

Posted on Feb 21, 2022

A Black Hawk helicopter flew for the first time without pilots A Black Hawk helicopter flew for the first time without pilots

Posted on Feb 9, 2022

News

Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video

By Matt Sampson

Posted on Feb 9, 2022

News

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

Posted on Feb 7, 2022

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

Posted on Feb 3, 2022

The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject 7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

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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

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

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

Posted on Jan 5, 2022

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US shoots down ‘Soleimani’s revenge’ drones on anniversary of Iranian general’s death US shoots down ‘Soleimani’s revenge’ drones on anniversary of Iranian general’s death

Posted on Jan 3, 2022

News

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

Posted on Dec 22, 2021

News

‘Nothing but the rest of your life to look forward to’ — What it’s like riding the ‘Freedom Bird’ out of combat ‘Nothing but the rest of your life to look forward to’ — What it’s like riding the ‘Freedom Bird’ out of combat

By Jonathan Lenz

Posted on Dec 16, 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

Posted on Dec 16, 2021

News

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

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

News

If you reenlist, the US Army will let you ride in a helicopter most already get to ride in If you reenlist, the US Army will let you ride in a helicopter most already get to ride in

Posted on Dec 14, 2021

News

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

Updated on Dec 6, 2021

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Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks

Updated on Dec 1, 2021

News

Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses

Updated on Nov 24, 2021

News

The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without

Updated on Nov 23, 2021

News

An Air Force tech sergeant just got married in the back of a C-17 cargo jet An Air Force tech sergeant just got married in the back of a C-17 cargo jet

Updated on Nov 18, 2021

History

A-10 pilot gets Distinguished Flying Cross for Rip-It-fueled gun-run in Afghanistan A-10 pilot gets Distinguished Flying Cross for Rip-It-fueled gun-run in Afghanistan

Updated on Nov 16, 2021

News

The Army is testing drones that can deliver life-saving blood to the battlefield The Army is testing drones that can deliver life-saving blood to the battlefield

Updated on Nov 12, 2021

News

The Army is testing a brand-new helicopter-mounted Gatling gun The Army is testing a brand-new helicopter-mounted Gatling gun

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Nov 10, 2021

News

Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 9, 2021

Military Life

Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Nov 8, 2021

News

32 turbofan engines, 16 Avenger cannons, 10 tons of armor: This is an A-10 elephant walk 32 turbofan engines, 16 Avenger cannons, 10 tons of armor: This is an A-10 elephant walk