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February 25, 2024

Colorado officials respond to wildfire burning on Air Force Academy grounds

More than 30 members from the Colorado Springs Fire Department were responding to a fire on the grounds of Air Force Academy Sunday afternoon.

February 10, 2024

On this day in history, February 10, 1940, Glenn Miller's infectious 'In the Mood' tops US pop charts

Glenn Miller and His Orchestra reached the top of the American pop charts with "In the Mood" on this day in history, Feb. 10, 1942. Miller was killed during World War II.

February 9, 2024

America’s B-1 bomber teaches Iran a firepower lesson

The White House has promised a multi-layered campaign against the militias backed by Iran. So far, Biden and his team are relying on airpower and the B-1 bomber.

January 27, 2024

On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany

The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.

December 26, 2023

Iran ramps up production of highly enriched uranium, nearing weapons' grade levels

Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium after a slowdown earlier this year, edging it closer to possibly creating nuclear bombs.

December 23, 2023

Congress launches probe into Osprey aircraft program following series of fatal crashes

Congress is investigating the U.S. military’s V-22 Osprey aircraft program following a series of fatal crashes. More than 50 service members have died traveling in the aircraft.

December 10, 2023

US military recovers 7th of 8 crew members who died in Air Force Osprey crash off Japan

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command said the remains of the seventh of eight crew members who died in the crash of an Osprey aircraft had been recovered.

December 4, 2023

Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, who is writing a "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events, reflects on the life of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Medal of Honor-winning Marine.

November 15, 2023

Time for US to counter the bully at 30,000 feet

China has conducted a jaw-dropping 180 intercepts against U.S. aircraft since the fall of 2021, according to a recently released Pentagon annual report.

November 7, 2023

Artificial intelligence and US nuclear weapons decisions: How big a role?

So far, the Pentagon is adamant that only humans and not artificial intelligence will launch nuclear weapons. But the seeds of change are already present.