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May 2, 2020

Thunderbirds Pilot Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco on flyovers: 'We're all in this together'

The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels are flying in tandem in recognition and support of health care heroes on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus, Thunderbirds Director of Operations and pilot Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco said Saturday.

April 30, 2020

Nuclear-capable B-52s to fly over Louisiana cities Friday to support coronavirus first responders

The United States Air Force plans to fly a pair of nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over seven hospitals in New Orleans on Friday, to salute essential workers who continue to brave the frontlines of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

April 28, 2020

Pentagon considers Purple Hearts for US troops who suffered brain injuries in Iran attack on Iraqi base

The Pentagon is considering awarding Purple Hearts to U.S. troops who suffered mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during an Iranian missile attack that hit Al Assad and Erbil air bases in Iraq earlier this year.

April 28, 2020

Spectators flout social distancing rules during Blue Angels flyover

While the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels put on a flyover show in New York City Tuesday to pay tribute to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak, many spectators on the ground appeared to be ignoring social distancing rules.

April 23, 2020

Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across country to honor medical workers

Trump did not say which cities the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels, the U.S. military's two top flight demonstration teams dedicated to showcasing America's air prowess, would be flying over.

April 19, 2020

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders in Colorado with 'completely amazing' flyover

The first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Colorado got a special show of support Saturday in the skies over the state.

April 18, 2020

Trump says he’ll deliver West Point commencement address – amid social distancing

President Trump said Friday he intends to deliver the commencement address this year at the U.S. Military Academy, according to reports.

April 14, 2020

US engages in show of force in Guam, after China's own show of strength near Taiwan

After a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed past Taiwan over the weekend in a show of strength as the U.S. Navy struggles with coronavirus, the U.S. Air Force then posted a tweet showing a number of bombers, including B-52 Stratofortresses, lined up on the runway in Guam during an "Elephant Walk."

April 12, 2020

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron also known as the “Thunderbirds" showed their support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic. 

April 6, 2020

NORAD, NORTHCOM commander vows USNS Comfort 'will not refuse anyone medical attention if they need it'

Air Force Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, the commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), joined "Your World with Neil Cavuto" Monday to address New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for the hospital ship USNS Comfort to amid and treat coronavirus patients.