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Legendary veteran known as ‘Hot Dog Guy’ dies at 60

Robin Williams, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant better known as the “AAFES Hot Dog Guy" in the military, died of a heart attack March 14 at the age of 60.

Air Force March 20

Long-awaited Air Force 'laser weapon' in danger of being scrapped: report

The Air Force's Airborne High Energy Laser, or AHEL, will not be used on the AC-130J gunship after the weapon missed a flight test window that would have allowed its use.

Pacific March 20

Air Force announces test of hypersonic weapon out of Guam base

The U.S. Air Force announced this week that a B-52H Stratofortress conducted a weapons test for a hypersonic missile over the Pacific Ocean after taking off from a base in Guam.

MILITARY March 20

Rescued therapy dog comforts families of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base: 'Tremendous impact'

Rescue dog Blaze has been assigned to support soldiers and families at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations in Dover, Delaware. His owner and Paws of War share details on the pup's new post.

Joe Biden March 17

President Biden's mysterious new shoes provide 'maximum stability': report

President Biden's new shoes have caused widespread speculation about his physical health, with an "Inside Edition" report noting the shoes provide "maximum stability."

OPINION March 13

Epic V-22 Osprey flies again: Why it's so important to keep them in the fight

So much depends on the one-of-a-kind Osprey, from secure embassy evacuations to deliveries to aircraft carriers at sea. And the Marines don’t go to war without it.

Digital Originals March 10

A new type of pilot could be key to solving a looming crisis in the skies

Merlin Labs' autonomous pilot could soon hit the commercial airways and may help alleviate a looming pilot shortage, according to CEO Matt George.

Artificial Intelligence March 10

Pentagon seeks low-cost AI drones to bolster Air Force: Here are the companies competing for the opportunity

Only Boeing has shown the plane it submitted for its Pentagon proposal, while others have shown some potential AI capabilities in existing craft.

US March 8

US military allows Ospreys to return to flight months after fatal crash in Japan

The Osprey, an aircraft used for U.S. military operations, has been approved to resume flights following an extensive grounding prompted by a fatal crash in Japan.

Nebraska March 4

Air Force civilian allegedly sent classified information to woman on foreign dating site: 'Secret agent'

A Nebraska man who worked on an Air Force base in Nebraska is accused of sending classified information to a person he met on a foreign dating site.