Stephen Losey
Senior Reporter
Stephen Losey is the air warfare reporter for Defense News. He previously covered leadership and personnel issues at Air Force Times, and the Pentagon, special operations and air warfare at Military.com. He has traveled to the Middle East to cover U.S. Air Force operations.
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Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief
As budget cuts loom, U.S. Air Force leaders lament a fleet in which all aircraft types don't pass muster.
F-15′s landing gear malfunctions, makes emergency landing on fuselage at Joint Base Andrews
Andrews said the Saturday incident was unrelated to the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels flyover that happened shortly beforehand.
Family blasts fatal T-38 crash report as ‘grossly incomplete,’ demands simultaneous landings end
“We will be forever proud of Travis and what he accomplished, yet anguished all was lost to a preventable accident,” 2nd Lt. Travis Wilkie's parents said.
Fighter accidents rose in 2019, despite overall decline in mishap rates
The Air Force saw a fleetwide decline in the most serious manned aircraft mishaps in fiscal 2019, but the number of serious mishaps increased for fighter and attack aircraft.
Goldfein: Air Force cargo planes moving coronavirus test kits; seven airmen have the disease so far
An Air Force C-17 flew 500,000 COVID-19 test kits from Italy to Memphis International Airport in Tennessee on Monday.
Goldfein to commanders: ‘Rise to the occasion’ during coronavirus crisis
"Not your job to fix this," Goldfein said. "Your job is to lead."
BMT, flying training to continue during coronavirus crisis — for now
New recruits are continuing to arrive at BMT at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, AETC said.
Nellis briefly closes to non-essential personnel, keeping retirees out of the commissary, before reopening
Nellis' move to bar retirees from the commissary, which was later rescinded, sparked anger and frustration among some.
JB Andrews declares health emergency; Travis airman, dependent test positive for virus
Scott, Moody and Maxwell Air Force bases also announce new measures to combat pandemic.
Tell us your story: We want to hear how coronavirus is affecting you
Tell us how coronavirus has turned your life in the Air Force upside down.
