B-1B Bomber Makes Arctic Pit Stop For The First Time
The bomber was one of four B-1Bs that are on their first ever deployment of any kind to Norway.
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Militants Fire RPG At C-130 Then An MQ-9 Reaper Crew Promptly Locates, Tracks, And Kills Them
The incident is a prime example of the armed overwatch missions that American unmanned aircraft have been flying for years now.
The Bronco Is Back! A Fleet Of OV-10s Will Help Train Air Force Forward Air Controllers
The aircraft, which haven’t seen widespread U.S. military use in any capacity in decades, are getting a new lease on life.
Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract
The Air Force has quietly hired not one, but seven different companies to provide “red air” adversary support to help U.S. military combat jet pilots train at various bases across the United States. This massive multi-billion dollar contract is the culmination of a major effort within the service that has been years in the making to increasingly rely on contractors to provide these services in order to improve flexibility for daily training requirements and when scheduling exercises and save money.
Idahoans Sue Air Force To Stop It From Using Their Towns For Targeting Practice
The USAF wants to use towns in Idaho for urban close air support drills, but some citizens say they never had a proper warning or a say in the matter.
A-10s Come To The Rescue Of Desperate Troops In Afghanistan In This Awesome Gun Camera Footage
The video is another reminder of the thoroughbred close air support capabilities the A-10 and its specially trained pilots bring to the fight.
Harrowing Account Of How USAF C-130 Crews Snuck Into South Sudan To Evacuate Diplomats Under Fire
Documents reveal new details about the mission to rescue dozens of Americans, including two at risk of dying, from the war-torn country.
Senators Want Millions For Air Force And Marine Light Attack Planes In New Budget
Lawmakers are pushing for new aircraft in both services as the Air Force insists it is getting close to actually buying the planes.
Master Chart Showing US Military Aircraft And Their Data-Links Includes RQ-170 Sentinel
The diagram offers a detailed look at which planes and helicopters have which systems, but undoubtedly leaves out certain classified capabilities.
Watch The “Final Cut” Of A Glowing Film About The A-10 That The USAF Tried to Suppress
After more than three years, the service still refuses to release an official version of the documentary.