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The Air Force’s entire A-10 Warthog fleet is getting a raft of lethal new upgrades
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The Air Force’s entire A-10 Warthog fleet is getting a raft of lethal new upgrades

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 12, 2019

An A-10 accidentally fired a rocket near Tucson during training mission
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An A-10 accidentally fired a rocket near Tucson during training mission

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 8, 2019

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida
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A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

The A-10 Warthog will keep on BRRRTing in the free world for at least another decade
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The A-10 Warthog will keep on BRRRTing in the free world for at least another decade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 13, 2019

Marine Corps’ first female F-35 pilot makes history
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Marine Corps’ first female F-35 pilot makes history

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2019

The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years
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The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 8, 2019

Navy identifies F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot killed in California crash
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Navy identifies F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot killed in California crash

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 3, 2019

The original ‘Top Gun’ was a recruiter’s dream. The sequel will be anything but
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The original ‘Top Gun’ was a recruiter’s dream. The sequel will be anything but

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 2, 2019

Kelly McGillis claims she wasn’t asked to appear in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ because she’s ‘old and fat’
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Kelly McGillis claims she wasn’t asked to appear in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ because she’s ‘old and fat’

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet crashes in California. Pilot’s status unknown
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Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet crashes in California. Pilot’s status unknown

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

The real reason Maverick is still a captain 30 years after ‘Top Gun,’ according to this hilariously accurate alternate trailer
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The real reason Maverick is still a captain 30 years after ‘Top Gun,’ according to this hilariously accurate alternate trailer

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

The F-35 ‘is kind of like the iPhone,’ according to the Air Force’s operational testing wing commander
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The F-35 ‘is kind of like the iPhone,’ according to the Air Force’s operational testing wing commander

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

The official trailer for Top Gun 2 is finally here
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The official trailer for Top Gun 2 is finally here

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 18, 2019

Air Force A-10 gets hit by bird, ‘inadvertently’ drops 3 dummy bombs in Florida
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Air Force A-10 gets hit by bird, ‘inadvertently’ drops 3 dummy bombs in Florida

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 2, 2019

Trump wants military vehicles and an F-35 flyover in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Independence Day
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Trump wants military vehicles and an F-35 flyover in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Independence Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2019

Watch the Air Force’s F-35 Demo Team commander break down each of his insane aerial acrobatics
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Watch the Air Force’s F-35 Demo Team commander break down each of his insane aerial acrobatics

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

F-35 becomes first fifth-generation aircraft to draw a ‘sky penis’
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F-35 becomes first fifth-generation aircraft to draw a ‘sky penis’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 30, 2019

The transcript of the pilots talking through their creation of ‘sky dong’ is even better than their drawing
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The transcript of the pilots talking through their creation of ‘sky dong’ is even better than their drawing

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 14, 2019

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fought a hawk and won
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon fought a hawk and won

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 9, 2019

The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave
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The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 1, 2019

Acting SecDef Shanahan thinks the F-35 program is ‘f–ked up’ just like everyone else
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Acting SecDef Shanahan thinks the F-35 program is ‘f–ked up’ just like everyone else

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 26, 2019

This Air Force slide shows how the F-35 became a bottomless money pit from which there is no escape
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This Air Force slide shows how the F-35 became a bottomless money pit from which there is no escape

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35
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US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 19, 2019

Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean
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Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon
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A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff
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A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

‘Maverick’ spotted shooting ‘Top Gun’ sequel while careening through California’s Star Wars canyon
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‘Maverick’ spotted shooting ‘Top Gun’ sequel while careening through California’s Star Wars canyon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

The Navy says its F-35C is ready for a fight. The Navy’s own data says otherwise
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The Navy says its F-35C is ready for a fight. The Navy’s own data says otherwise

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 20, 2019

Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesh*t
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Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesh*t

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

The fallen Thunderbird pilot who helped ‘Captain Marvel’ soar
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The fallen Thunderbird pilot who helped ‘Captain Marvel’ soar

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

Watch an Air Force tech sergeant reenlist in the backseat of an F-16
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Watch an Air Force tech sergeant reenlist in the backseat of an F-16

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS
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On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 25, 2019

The US military volleyball championships are coming up, so here are some ‘Top Gun’ GIFs
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The US military volleyball championships are coming up, so here are some ‘Top Gun’ GIFs

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 25, 2019

An Oregon Air Guard F-15 reportedly took a million-dollar munitions dump before an emergency landing
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An Oregon Air Guard F-15 reportedly took a million-dollar munitions dump before an emergency landing

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 23, 2019

The Air Force is eyeing an F-15 variant nobody wants while still struggling with the F-35
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The Air Force is eyeing an F-15 variant nobody wants while still struggling with the F-35

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Looks like the F-14 Tomcat may have more than just a cameo in ‘Top Gun 2’
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Looks like the F-14 Tomcat may have more than just a cameo in ‘Top Gun 2’

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 17, 2019

The Pentagon’s Latest Assessment Of The F-35 Is In, And It Ain’t Pretty
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The Pentagon’s Latest Assessment Of The F-35 Is In, And It Ain’t Pretty

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

Harrowing Audio Shows Moment When An Israeli F-15’s Canopy Comes Off At 30,000 Feet
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Harrowing Audio Shows Moment When An Israeli F-15’s Canopy Comes Off At 30,000 Feet

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria
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Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

The Pentagon Wants To Buy A Dozen F-15X Fighters The Air Force Doesn’t Even Want
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The Pentagon Wants To Buy A Dozen F-15X Fighters The Air Force Doesn’t Even Want

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

It Looks Like The Legendary F-14 Tomcat Is Making An Appearance In ‘Top Gun 2’
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It Looks Like The Legendary F-14 Tomcat Is Making An Appearance In ‘Top Gun 2’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

‘Iron Eagle’ Was The Worst Thing To Happen To The Air Force Since ‘Nam
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‘Iron Eagle’ Was The Worst Thing To Happen To The Air Force Since ‘Nam

By Brad Howard

Posted on Dec 13, 2018

Watch The Navy Fly Its Largest-Ever Missing Man Formation In Honor Of George H.W. Bush
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Watch The Navy Fly Its Largest-Ever Missing Man Formation In Honor Of George H.W. Bush

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 7, 2018

Cocksure Marine Aviators Can Keep Flying After Grounding Over Sky Penis
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Cocksure Marine Aviators Can Keep Flying After Grounding Over Sky Penis

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

The Military’s Phallus Fixation: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Sky Dongs.
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The Military’s Phallus Fixation: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Sky Dongs.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 3, 2018

Swedish Pilots Awarded US Air Medals For Classified Cold War Blackbird Escort Op
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Swedish Pilots Awarded US Air Medals For Classified Cold War Blackbird Escort Op

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

When Booty Calls: A Vermont Air Guard Commander Allegedly Used An F-16 For A Romantic Getaway
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When Booty Calls: A Vermont Air Guard Commander Allegedly Used An F-16 For A Romantic Getaway

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 28, 2018

2 Airmen Struck By Lightning While Working On F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
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2 Airmen Struck By Lightning While Working On F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

‘Emergency’ Caused A Ukrainian Fighter To Crash, Killing A US Pilot
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‘Emergency’ Caused A Ukrainian Fighter To Crash, Killing A US Pilot

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

Two Marine Pilots Grounded While Being Investigated Over ‘Sky Penis’ Episode
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Two Marine Pilots Grounded While Being Investigated Over ‘Sky Penis’ Episode

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 7, 2018

Watch The Blue Angels Fly Out Of The Sunset In This Remarkable Video
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Watch The Blue Angels Fly Out Of The Sunset In This Remarkable Video

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 31, 2018

The Crew Of ‘Top Gun 2’ Built A Bar On The Beach In San Diego
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The Crew Of ‘Top Gun 2’ Built A Bar On The Beach In San Diego

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

In Defense Of Military Pilots Drawing Dicks In The Sky
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In Defense Of Military Pilots Drawing Dicks In The Sky

By M. E. Johnson

Posted on Oct 26, 2018

Marine F-35s Grounded Again As Yet Another Frickin’ Thing Needs To Be Replaced
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Marine F-35s Grounded Again As Yet Another Frickin’ Thing Needs To Be Replaced

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 26, 2018

Senator Reveals That 17 F-22 Raptors Were Damaged By Hurricane Michael
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Senator Reveals That 17 F-22 Raptors Were Damaged By Hurricane Michael

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 25, 2018

Marines Confirm That Yes, They Drew That New Sky Penis Over California
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Marines Confirm That Yes, They Drew That New Sky Penis Over California

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 24, 2018

Air Force Thunderbirds Pilot Pulled Nearly 9G’s Before Blacking Out In Fatal Crash
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Air Force Thunderbirds Pilot Pulled Nearly 9G’s Before Blacking Out In Fatal Crash

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2018

US Pilot ‘Involved’ In Ukraine Fighter Crash, Status Unknown
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US Pilot ‘Involved’ In Ukraine Fighter Crash, Status Unknown

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

The Decimation Of Tyndall Air Base’s F-22 Fleet Couldn’t Have Come At Worse Time
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The Decimation Of Tyndall Air Base’s F-22 Fleet Couldn’t Have Come At Worse Time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 15, 2018

The F-22 Conducted Its First-Ever ‘Combat Surge’ In The Skies Above Syria
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The F-22 Conducted Its First-Ever ‘Combat Surge’ In The Skies Above Syria

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2018

Pentagon Orders Entire F-35 Fleet Grounded
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Pentagon Orders Entire F-35 Fleet Grounded

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 11, 2018

The F-35 ‘Combat Debut’ In Afghanistan Consisted Of 2 Bombs Destroying A Weapons Cache
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The F-35 ‘Combat Debut’ In Afghanistan Consisted Of 2 Bombs Destroying A Weapons Cache

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 28, 2018

The Marine Corps’ F-35 Combat Debut Was Flown In Honor Of A Fallen Hero
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The Marine Corps’ F-35 Combat Debut Was Flown In Honor Of A Fallen Hero

By Brad Howard

Posted on Sep 28, 2018