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The Lego SR-71: Because Being A Grown Up Is For Suckers And Spy Planes Are Awesome
Culture

The Lego SR-71: Because Being A Grown Up Is For Suckers And Spy Planes Are Awesome

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

Air Force identifies pilot killed in training jet crash in Alabama
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Air Force identifies pilot killed in training jet crash in Alabama

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 22, 2021

Military pilots, show us the lucky charms you fly with! (we know you’re out there!)
Military Life

Military pilots, show us the lucky charms you fly with! (we know you’re out there!)

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 12, 2021

Meet the Air Force’s most adorable aircraft: the mini C-17
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Meet the Air Force’s most adorable aircraft: the mini C-17

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 12, 2021

DARPA is developing an air-launched drone missile that fires air-to-air missiles
Tech & Tactics

DARPA is developing an air-launched drone missile that fires air-to-air missiles

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 9, 2021

Drones pose the biggest threat to US troops in the Middle East since IEDs, top general says
Tech & Tactics

Drones pose the biggest threat to US troops in the Middle East since IEDs, top general says

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

No enemy has downed an Air Force AC-130 gunship in 30 years. Here’s why
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No enemy has downed an Air Force AC-130 gunship in 30 years. Here’s why

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

Air Force investigating intruder who broke into Joint Base Andrews and boarded C-40 aircraft
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Air Force investigating intruder who broke into Joint Base Andrews and boarded C-40 aircraft

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 5, 2021

Idaho National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash
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Idaho National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 4, 2021

Watch the Air Force’s first new F-15 in nearly 20 years make its maiden flight with a ‘Viking’ takeoff
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Watch the Air Force’s first new F-15 in nearly 20 years make its maiden flight with a ‘Viking’ takeoff

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 2, 2021

The Army just got its hands on its most advanced Apache helicopter yet
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The Army just got its hands on its most advanced Apache helicopter yet

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 29, 2021

The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones
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The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

The adorable story of Scoff, the plushy ducky who flies in an F-15
Tech & Tactics

The adorable story of Scoff, the plushy ducky who flies in an F-15

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 26, 2021

This futuristic twin-blade helicopter may be the Army’s replacement for the iconic Black Hawk
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This futuristic twin-blade helicopter may be the Army’s replacement for the iconic Black Hawk

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 26, 2021

National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York
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National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jan 22, 2021

Engine failure, pilot error behind deadly Air Force E-11 plane crash in Afghanistan
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Engine failure, pilot error behind deadly Air Force E-11 plane crash in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 22, 2021

3 New York National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash
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3 New York National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 21, 2021

An Air Force F-16 just fired off a pair of swarming munitions for the first time
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An Air Force F-16 just fired off a pair of swarming munitions for the first time

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

This Gulf War footage of an F-16 dodging 6 Iraqi missiles is insane
Tech & Tactics

This Gulf War footage of an F-16 dodging 6 Iraqi missiles is insane

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

On Dec. 8, Air Force warplanes, including B-52s, A-10s, and F-15s struck 75 ISIS targets across Syria.
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B-52s fly over Middle East in yet another display of force for Iran

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 18, 2021

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The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Has A Major Gun Problem

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

A-10 Pilot
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A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

Oxcart down: One man’s search for a CIA spyplane that crashed outside Area 51
Tech & Tactics

Oxcart down: One man’s search for a CIA spyplane that crashed outside Area 51

Updated on Jan 6, 2021

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Marine KC-130 Aerial Tanker And F/A-18 Hornet Crash Off Japan

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 6, 2021

Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months
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Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

Here are the new toys that Congress is giving the Pentagon for Christmas
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Here are the new toys that Congress is giving the Pentagon for Christmas

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 1, 2021

B-52s fly over the Middle East in another rattle of the saber at Iran
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B-52s fly over the Middle East in another rattle of the saber at Iran

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 31, 2020

marine osprey
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A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Dec 23, 2020

We salute the Army Chinook crew who made an emergency landing to respond to a car accident
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We salute the Army Chinook crew who made an emergency landing to respond to a car accident

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 22, 2020

The Air Force’s new drone-in-a-box is like ‘scramble the fighters’ for base security forces
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The Air Force’s new drone-in-a-box is like ‘scramble the fighters’ for base security forces

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 18, 2020

The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa
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The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 18, 2020

An AI just helped an Air Force pilot fly a U-2 spy plane during a simulated missile strike
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An AI just helped an Air Force pilot fly a U-2 spy plane during a simulated missile strike

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 17, 2020

9 Airmen Killed When Air Force WC-130 Crashes in Savannah, Georgia
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9 Airmen Killed When Air Force WC-130 Crashes in Savannah, Georgia

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 15, 2020

Air Force identifies F-16 pilot killed in Michigan crash
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Air Force identifies F-16 pilot killed in Michigan crash

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

The Air Force just took a major step towards slapping hypersonic missiles on a B-1B Lancer
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The Air Force just took a major step towards slapping hypersonic missiles on a B-1B Lancer

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

We salute this Marine tiltrotor squadron for rocking this sweet ‘Endless Summer’ tail art
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We salute this Marine tiltrotor squadron for rocking this sweet ‘Endless Summer’ tail art

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

Air Force pilot who crashed in Michigan declared dead
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Air Force pilot who crashed in Michigan declared dead

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

General confirms the US has helped the Taliban by launching drone strikes against ISIS
Tech & Tactics

General confirms the US has helped the Taliban by launching drone strikes against ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Check out these incredible photos of all four Air Force tactical demo team jets flying in formation
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Check out these incredible photos of all four Air Force tactical demo team jets flying in formation

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’
Culture

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

This is what’s inside the Air Force’s new F-35 Arctic survival kit
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This is what’s inside the Air Force’s new F-35 Arctic survival kit

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

A-10 Vs. F-35: The Ground-Pounding Showdown You’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here
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A-10 Vs. F-35: The Ground-Pounding Showdown You’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

You Can Now Buy Your Very Own F-4 Phantom For A Total Steal
Tech & Tactics

You Can Now Buy Your Very Own F-4 Phantom For A Total Steal

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You
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These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Soldiers say the Army’s new nano-drones are a game changer
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Soldiers say the Army’s new nano-drones are a game changer

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash
News

The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here
Tech & Tactics

The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least
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The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure
Tech & Tactics

How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet
Tech & Tactics

You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky
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The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The A-10 Warthog Gets A Boost From Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson
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The A-10 Warthog Gets A Boost From Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East
News

The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft
Tech & Tactics

The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Is The Air Force Still Secretly Plotting To Kill The A-10 Warthog?
News

Is The Air Force Still Secretly Plotting To Kill The A-10 Warthog?

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Path-Breaking Apache Helicopter Helmet Is Getting A Major Upgrade
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The Path-Breaking Apache Helicopter Helmet Is Getting A Major Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

This Retro F-14 Tomcat Spin-Test Video Will Make Your Stomach Churn
Tech & Tactics

This Retro F-14 Tomcat Spin-Test Video Will Make Your Stomach Churn

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Capt. Brett DeVries and A-10 Thunderbolt II
Tech & Tactics

A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction

By Matthew Moss

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers?
Tech & Tactics

Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers?

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Trump Can Thank This ‘Pretty Sweet Beard’ For His Air Force One Upgrade
News

Trump Can Thank This ‘Pretty Sweet Beard’ For His Air Force One Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Army’s Potential Apache And Black Hawk Replacement Is Ready To Take Flight
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The Army’s Potential Apache And Black Hawk Replacement Is Ready To Take Flight

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Is Headed Back Into Orbit. Here’s What It’s Probably Up To
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The Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Is Headed Back Into Orbit. Here’s What It’s Probably Up To

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough
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The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Approaching Initial Operating Capability
News

The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Approaching Initial Operating Capability

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020