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Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat
The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
By Todd South
NATO allies practice dogfighting as Russia gains ground in Ukraine
A daylong dogfighting competition between U.S. and allied pilots turned Ramstein Air Base, Germany, into a fighter hub for a day.
US Air Force resumes humanitarian aid drops into Gaza
A U.S. C-130J from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, delivered aid over Gaza Sunday, marking the first air drop since a pause in early May.
Air National Guard gets service’s first combat-ready F-15EX
The jet is the first F-15EX slated for delivery to the Air Force as it modernizes its fighter fleet.
Ukraine may keep some F-16s abroad for protection from Russian strikes
Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway have committed to providing Ukraine with more than 60 U.S.-made F-16s to help it fend off Russian attacks.
Series of jet, staff failures faulted in 2023 F-15 crash
An Air Force investigation said a pilot, maintainers and miscommunication with air traffic controllers were to blame for an F-15D crash in May 2023.
Air Force 2-star accused of sexual assault won’t be allowed to retire
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart's request to retire in lieu of court-martial was denied by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall earlier this year.
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
Opinion
For F-35, Congress must heed history
America stands at a crossroads with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, retired Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove argues.
By Gen. Philip Breedlove, Air Force (Ret.)