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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
Maxwell AFB activates new Grey Wolf training unit
The detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945.
Air Force resumes some flight ops in South Korea after F-16 crash
The pilot in Wednesday's F-16 crash off the coast of South Korea is in "good condition," 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson said Thursday.
US pilot safely ejects before F-16 crashes off South Korean coast
A U.S. Air Force pilot safely ejected from an F-16 fighter jet that crashed into waters off South Korea’s southwestern coast on Wednesday.
Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed says
If the F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 aren't ready for deliveries to resume in the third quarter, Lockheed said it may slow down production.
A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works
Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”
By Sarah Sicard
New in 2024: F-35 program eyes key upgrade, delivery restart
The delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide.
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passed
The Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials say
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.
Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts
“The hardware is good,” Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt said. “It’s the rate at which they’re producing them to meet our production and retrofit needs."
US pilot safely ejects in F-16 crash off South Korea
The unidentified pilot was recovered by South Korean maritime forces and was “awake and in stable condition,” the 8th Fighter Wing said.
By The Associated Press Staff