The Air Force's E-4B, which the president would use to direct forces during nuclear war, is nearing the end of its life and will be replaced by the SAOC. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia. Nearly 2,000 airmen were chosen to rise to the rank of major in 2024. A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems. The percentage of master sergeants picked to advance is rebounding from its most recent low in 2021, when the E-8 selection rate fell below 7%. The Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements. The detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945. "You just can't do this stuff in a simulated environment," Boeing's Scott Belanger said of the Autonomous Aircraft Inspection initiative. British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6. A coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response if Houthi assaults on commercial ships continue. Load More