2nd Bomb Wing Activates New Bomber Generation Squadrons at Barksdale AFB
The 20th and 96th Bomber Generation Squadrons were established to boost operational efficiency and flexibility. On Aug. 22, 2024, the…
Arrival of AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Marks a New Chapter for Kirtland Air Force Base
The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider at Kirtland Air Force Base signifies a major advancement for the U.S. Air Force’s…
Ukraine Reveals New Guided Glide Bomb on the Su-24 Fencer
Given the need for a large number of air-launched land-strike munitions and the limited supply of Western bombs like the…
Angels With Rotors (Part 2): U.S. MEDEVAC Helicopter Operations From Vietnam to Present Day
“When I have Your Wounded”: the evolution of U.S. MEDEVAC chopper operations. The chopper hovered over the area the wounded…
Pilot Physical Monitoring During Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Enhancing Human Performance in Extended Missions
F-15EX/E aircrews were actively involved in a comprehensive physiological testing program designed to evaluate their performance during extended missions. The…
Netherlands Announces More F-35 Fighters, NH90 Helicopters in New $2.7B Defense Plan
The size of each of the three F-35 squadrons will swell and enhance readiness and ‘airstrike power.’ The Netherlands has…
U.S, Europe Are Helping Ukraine Develop Substitute for S-300 Air Defense System and R-27 Missile
Since the beginning of the war, NATO and Ukraine have made significant strides in fusing Soviet-era platforms with Western missiles.…
RTX Fined $200M for Leak of F-22, F-35, B-2, E-3 And Other Aircraft’s Data to Russia, Iran, China
The technical leaks happened with Russia and Iran, while commercial dealings in aerospace components took place with China. The U.S.…
Highest-time A-10 Pilot Retires After 37 Years Of Service And 7,500 Hours In The Warthog
With an unmatched 7,500 flight hours logged in the “Warthog,” Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks set a record that is…
First Ever Sling Load Training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base
Moody AFB leverages HH-60W Jolly Green II’s sling load capabilities for Agile Combat Employment. On Aug. 29, 2024, the 347th…