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September 6, 2023

US launches unarmed ICBM to test nuclear capabilities amid tensions with North Korea

The U.S. on Wednesday tested its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with an unarmed launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

July 10, 2023

Air Force cuts pay for toughest jobs, refuses to disclose details to spouses, public

The U.S. Air Force is cutting special extra pay to over 30 of its toughest jobs ahead of fiscal year 2024 and has so far been secretive with details about the cuts.

June 15, 2023

Bomb squad called after live grenade donated to California museum

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum in California accidentally received a live grenade as a donation Wednesday, prompting a call to a bomb squad. No one was injured.

June 1, 2023

Biden celebrates diversity of Air Force Academy graduates: 'That's why we're strong'

President Biden says the Air Force Academy's graduating class is among the most diverse in history, with record percentages of both women and minorities.

May 25, 2023

Top Republican investigates ‘politically motivated’ delay in picking Space Command HQ

The House Armed Services Committee launched an investigation Thursday into the delayed selection of a permanent base for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

May 21, 2023

Who is Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr, likely replacement for Gen. Milley as Joint Chiefs of Staff chair?

Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. has made a name for himself as a by-the-book commander, but he has ruffled feathers at times for speaking his mind without warning.

May 6, 2023

US fighter jet crashes near major military base in South Korea

According to the U.S. military, a U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed during training on Saturday near a major US military base in South Korea.

April 25, 2023

US Air Force service member found dead in San Antonio home, officials say

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas says a U.S. Air Force service member was found dead Monday morning after police officers went to conduct a wellness check at their home.

March 27, 2023

With World War II airman's remains found, relative finally 'has closure' for whole family

A World War II airman's remains were found nearly 80 years later. Sgt. John Holoka was in a plane crash, and his family went nearly six decades without answers.

March 19, 2023

B-21 Raider stealth bomber’s first flight delayed a few months later than anticipated: Air Force

The U.S. Air Force says the first flight of its B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be later than expected but is still within the "baseline" of schedule and cost.