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July 26, 2023

U.S. F-35s arrive in Middle East in mission to deter Iran

The Air Force sent additional F-35 support to deter Iranian ship seizures in the Persian Gulf and assist in operations against ISIS. (Courtesy: U.S. AFCENT.)

July 25, 2023

Air Force restarts bonuses less than 2 weeks after saying it was too low on cash

The Air Force is restarting bonuses and some personnel change-of-station moves, receiving additional funding and reversing the pause that was announced earlier this month.

July 25, 2023

Russia fighter jet damages US drone over Syria

A U.S. MQ-9 drone was damaged when Russian fighter jets deployed flares and flew within "meters" of the American aircraft on July 23, 2023, U.S. Air Forces Central said Tuesday.

July 23, 2023

‘I hire for diversity’: Biden Joint Chiefs chairman nominee placed DEI at 'forefront' as Air Force leader

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Biden's nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has a history of prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

July 20, 2023

Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress

Lawmakers announced that UFO whistleblower David Grusch will be among three UFO witnesses/whistleblowers who are set to testify before Congress next week.

July 19, 2023

Matt Gaetz clashes with Air Force general about gender identity labels

Rep. Matt Gaetz grilled Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. General Richard Clark on the gender identity labels in a fellowship application form during a hearing on race-based admissions in service academies.

July 13, 2023

The most dangerous recession might not be economic

Failure to meet recruiting objectives across all the branches of the U.S. military could pose worse consequences for the nation than the sluggish economy.

July 11, 2023

Air Force showcases how artificial intelligence will help military dominate airspace

The Air Force Research Laboratory shed new light on its Autonomous Aircraft Experimentation initiative, where experts are training artificial intelligence to aid pilots.

July 10, 2023

Air Force cuts pay for toughest jobs, refuses to disclose details to spouses, public

The U.S. Air Force is cutting special extra pay to over 30 of its toughest jobs ahead of fiscal year 2024 and has so far been secretive with details about the cuts.

July 10, 2023

North Korea warns it may shoot down US Air Force planes intruding into its airspace

A North Korea spokesman suggested the country could start shooting down U.S. Air Force spy planes after alleging one “illegally" entered its airspace.