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April 9, 2024

Air Force secretary plans to ride in AI-operated F-16 fighter aircraft this spring

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall met with the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday and said he plans to ride in an autonomously-operated aircraft this Spring.

April 9, 2024

Secretary of the Air Force says he will fly in a plane flown by AI

Frank Kendall, the secretary of the Air Force, told the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations he will get to fly in an AI-flown plane later this year.

April 6, 2024

Former Air National Guardsman allegedly defected to Russian military after child porn charges

A former Air National Guardsman allegedly defected and joined the Russian army in its war against Ukraine after he was charged with possession of child pornography.

March 21, 2024

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.

March 20, 2024

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.

March 20, 2024

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.

March 20, 2024

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.

March 17, 2024

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."

March 13, 2024

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.

March 10, 2024

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.