US Air Force

War With Iran 10 hours ago

3 US warplanes shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, pilots bail out in friendly fire incident, CENTCOM says

Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations linked to Operation Epic Fury.

China 4 days ago

Ex-Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorization

Former Air Force pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. has been arrested for allegedly teaching Chinese military pilots without authorization which violates federal export laws.

Opinion February 23

Ayatollah's arsenal vs. American firepower: Iran's top 4 threats and how we fight back

Iran's military tactics against US forces include ballistic missiles, Shahed drones, and swarming boats, but American forces have proven countermeasures.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics February 20

NORAD scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers near Alaska

NORAD launched F-16s and F-35s to intercept Russian Tu-95s and Su-35s in Alaska's air defense zone Thursday during routine military patrol operations.

Missouri January 8

Chinese national charged with photographing US stealth bomber base after illegal entry

A Chinese national allegedly photographed a U.S. Air Force stealth bomber base after illegally entering the country in 2023, now faces federal charges in Missouri.

Opinion January 3

REBECCA GRANT: The strategic logic of Operation Absolute Resolve

Trump launched Operation Absolute Resolve, targeting Venezuela's Maduro in a reported military action involving 150-plus aircraft and special forces

Air And Space November 16

Skies at stake: Inside the US-China race for air dominance

China's missile strategy targets U.S. air bases while America bets on stealth technology. Pacific air dominance no longer guaranteed as military gap narrows rapidly.

Air Force November 14

Transgender Air Force members sue Trump admin after losing retirement benefits

Seventeen transgender Air Force members sued the Trump administration after losing up to $2 million in promised retirement benefits under a ban on their military service.

Opinion November 11

This Veterans Day, let’s do more than just say ‘thank you’ to our nation’s heroes

Former Special Operations veteran challenges Veterans Day stereotypes, arguing that military families possess unique leadership skills America needs during divisive times.

Travel November 1

Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan's jet that marked the end of an era

The last Boeing 707 Air Force One now sits in a stunning glass pavilion in California, where visitors can discover the aircraft that carried Reagan and six other presidents through history.