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‘The Bloody Hundredth’ documentary puts real faces to TV show’s heroes
The 'Masters of the Air' companion documentary allows viewers to learn more about the larger-than-life troops depicted on the show.
By Sarah Sicard
Goodbye, dials: Digital avionics coming to aging US Air Force C-130s
The C-130H's avionics modernization will replace its old analog gauges with digital displays, as well as an array of other navigation and flight upgrades.
F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production
The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.
US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floods
The Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.
By Zamone Perez
Air Force picks four more Guard wings to fly C-130J airlifters
Recent congressional spending packages have allowed the Air National Guard to buy 32 new C-130Js.
Opinion
America’s last tactical mile becomes her first strategic mile
The C-130 will always be known as the primary airframe to fly the “last tactical mile.” But now, the mighty Herk is capable of so much more.
By Col. Denny R. Davies
Need better drone defense? The US military may have an app for that.
The CARPE Dronvm application is funded by the Pentagon and developed by the Mitre Corporation. It underwent testing earlier this month.
US and Philippines strengthen military ties in Cope Thunder exercise
For the first time since 1990, Cope Thunder is coming back to the Philippines.
WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issue
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.
West Point grad writes emotional letter to his Plebe self
“If there’s one thing I hope you’d do differently, it’s spend less time caring about school.”
By Sarah Sicard
No change in Russian military’s conduct in the Mediterranean
A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships in the eastern Mediterranean.
By Menelaos Hadjicostis