Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse3 months ago
US Air Force resumes humanitarian aid drops into GazaA 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.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
Series of jet, staff failures faulted in 2023 F-15 crashAn Air Force investigation said a pilot, maintainers and miscommunication with air traffic controllers were to blame for an F-15D crash in May 2023.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
For stealth bomber pilots, a new test in agilityTwo B-2 Spirit pilots from the 393rd Bomb Squadron last week completed a "cold-pit" refueling mission without the help of maintainers.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
Pilot injured after military aircraft crashes near Albuquerque airportThe pilot, the only person on board, was able to escape after crashing and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to authorities.4 months ago
Air Force 2-star accused of sexual assault won’t be allowed to retireMaj. Gen. Phillip Stewart's request to retire in lieu of court-martial was denied by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall earlier this year.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
Pair who tried breaching Virginia Marine base are Jordanian nationalsThey drove up to a base gate in a truck and claimed to be Amazon subcontractors making a delivery, a Marine spokesman said.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Air Force taps 6 bases to test new approach to deploymentsNew command teams are expected to arrive at several installations across the U.S. this summer as the Air Force launches a slate of air task forces.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat accidentA member of the 80th Flying Training Wing died Monday after their ejection seat fired while they were sitting in the cockpit on the ground.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke basePresident Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.By Fatima Hussein and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago