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April 14, 2026

Operation Epic Fury shattered Iran’s power, but exposed risks America can’t ignore

Lessons from the Iran conflict highlight the urgent need for integrated battle command systems and allied defense investments in the Gulf states.

April 11, 2026

Man climbs onto US military aircraft in Ireland, attacks it with hatchet: report

A man allegedly climbed onto a U.S. military aircraft at Ireland's Shannon Airport and attacked it with a hatchet, according to local police reports.

April 9, 2026

What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran

U.S. forces raced to recover two airmen who ejected from an F-15E Strike Eagle after it was hit by enemy fire during operations over Iran Friday.

April 7, 2026

Former A-10 pilot struck by missile over Baghdad details training to be a 'good survivor'

Former A-10 pilot Kim "KC" Campbell describes how SERE training and the will to survive prepare U.S. airmen for life-or-death scenarios behind enemy lines.

April 7, 2026

High-risk effort to save 'Dude 44' crew is most incredible combat rescue in US history

The Operation Epic Fury rescue of F-15E crew "Dude 44" involved 155 aircraft, 48 hours and hundreds of personnel in the most daring U.S. air rescue ever.

April 7, 2026

Former A-10 pilot recounts being hit over Baghdad, credits training for survival

Former A-10 pilot Kim ‘KC’ Campbell discusses the daring rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran, her own experience being struck between enemy lines and how A-10 Warthogs are prepared for combat on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

April 7, 2026

Probe to snare Iran rescue leaker 'underway' as Trump threatens jail for imperiling arduous operation

An investigation is underway to find who leaked to the press that a U.S. airman was missing in Iran after a fighter jet was shot down on Good Friday, a source told Fox News Digital.

April 7, 2026

DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival

The fight-or-flight response, deep faith and survival training helped the downed Air Force colonel endure roughly 48 hours in Iran's mountains.

April 6, 2026

Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn'

Pete Hegseth compares the rescue of an Air Force officer shot down over Iran on Good Friday and saved on Easter Sunday to Jesus' resurrection.

April 6, 2026

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'

Trump calls the rescue of F-15e airmen behind enemy lines in Iran "very historic" and warns the country could be "taken out" by Tuesday night.