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August 29, 2023

Legendary Ukrainian fighter pilot remembered after being killed in training accident

Ukrainian fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov, who died in a training accident last week, is being remembered by those who knew him for his commitment to defending his country.

August 22, 2023

Air Force finds no harmful levels of carcinogenic PCB chemical inside Wyoming missile launch facilities

The Air Force announced on Aug. 22, 2023, that no carcinogenic PCBs were found inside the missile launch facilities at Wyoming's F.E. Warren Air Force base.

August 22, 2023

2 US service members arrested in connection to fatal stabbing in Germany

Two U.S. service members stationed in Germany were arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a German national at a local fair, according to the 52nd Fighter Wing.

August 21, 2023

Military considers allowing calculators on entrance exam amid continued recruiting struggles: report

The Pentagon is considering a change that would allow military applicants to use calculators on entrance exams as a way to alleviate the ongoing recruiting crisis.

August 14, 2023

NORAD detects Russian aircraft operating in Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone

The North American Aerospace Defense Command said four Russian aircraft detected in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone are "not seen as a threat."

August 10, 2023

Enlist in the US military: Requirements to start your journey as an active service member

The process of joining the U.S. military starts with speaking with a recruiter and ends with completing basic training. Most steps to enlisting are similar between branches.

August 8, 2023

Air Force taking action to clean Montana nuclear missile sites after finding possible carcinogens

The Air Force Global Strike Command announced this week that measures are being implemented to clean up and mitigate probable human carcinogens at two Montana sites.

August 7, 2023

Land grab around US Air Force base may be linked to China, lawmakers fear

Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., expresses concerns about the land mysteriously being bought up surrounding Travis Air Force Base.

August 5, 2023

AI test flight moves Air Force one step closer to unmanned 'wingman' aircraft

A successful test of an unmanned jet with artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities has moved the Air Force closer to unmanned wingmen.

July 26, 2023

US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria

U.S. Air Force F-35s have arrived in the Middle East, where the Air Force said they will provide security for maritime traffic and assist in Syria.