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Meet the ‘Wizzo’ — The secret sauce to one of the Air Force’s deadliest fighter jets
In a fast-moving aircraft designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, sometimes two heads are better than one.
Why Air Force pilots spent a day being dragged through the water by a jet ski
“You never know when those skills may be helpful, when all those holes in the Swiss cheese line up."
The Air Force hopes to snag ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fans with a recruiting ad before the movie
“Whether viewers want to ‘Fly Navy’ or ‘Aim High’ we just want them to think about serving."
Ukrainian military confirms ‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is made up
“The Ghost of Kyiv is alive and embodies a collective image," a Ukrainian military spokesman said.
NATO fighter jets scrambled ‘multiple times’ this week in response to Russian aircraft
It's not the first time pilots had to intercept Russian planes.
The Marine Corps’ reorganization plan will cripple its aviation capabilities
With this degradation, it isn’t just the Marines who will suffer, but the Nation itself when it comes to both conflict and deterrence.
Air Force commandos are learning how to fight in Sweden’s frigid forests where ‘nothing works’
“I mean, it's a real steep learning curve."
Viral video shows how Air Force F-15 pilots train for air-to-air combat
"It’s all building blocks to be ready for any type of fight you find yourself in."
How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver
“It signifies who he was: experienced, wise and dedicated."
How AI could help new Air Force pilots avoid costly mistakes
Flying a fighter jet can be challenging, so one training squadron is exploring how artificial intelligence could help craft better aviators.
An Air Force F-16 pilot made an emergency belly landing look easy. Here’s why it’s anything but
“I’ve seen plenty of video of gear up landings and this one was executed very well."
Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets
"Your color is who you are."
Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot
You know you've made it when Ernest Hemingway models a character after you.
The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year
It's only January...
7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject
The incident was reported aboard the USS Carl Vinson
Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16
“I thought ‘boy this is going to be a magnet.'"
Air Force fanboy charged with driving A-10-styled Camaro at 131 mph
“Accelerated change taken too literally."
The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots
"There have actually been times when I was unstrapped and unzipped and I get a radio call to respond to a ‘troops in contact.'"
A-10 pilot gets Distinguished Flying Cross for Rip-It-fueled gun-run in Afghanistan
He used 37 radio frequencies to coordinate 21 aircraft, during a five hour battle — all while flying his own aircraft and providing close air support.
Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment
They will, however, give you cash.
Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world
A self-made aviation pioneer, patriot, war hero, and captain of industry, he embodies the American spirit like few others before or since.
32 turbofan engines, 16 Avenger cannons, 10 tons of armor: This is an A-10 elephant walk
That's a lot of 'brrrrt'