US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soon
The Army is examining a new training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned aircraft.
By Jen Judson
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Congress still waiting on Osprey crash, safety documents from Pentagon
Lawmakers haven't received more details on Osprey proprotor gearboxes, a component that was a factor in the 2023 crash off Japan that killed eight airmen.
By Tara Copp, AP
Chile: Searchers find debris from missing plane carrying 38
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was slated to begin searching Thursday for the missing Chilean C-130.
Two Vance AFB airmen killed in crash during landing phase of training exercise
Two airmen were killed Thursday in an accident involving two jets during the landing phase of a training exercise at Vance Air Force Base.
This commission wants to hear your uncensored concerns about military aviation safety
Their report on the state of aviation safety in the military is due next year.
B-17 crash raises questions about vintage plane safety
The deadly crash of a B-17 Flying Fortress has raised questions whether machinery over 70 years old should be flying passengers.
In dark times, we all must be good wingmen
"I share this story as a 'call to arms' to my fellow airmen to pay close attention to our wingmen’s mental health and the responsibility we have to help them check their collective 'sixes.'"
By Col. Chris Anderson
Did VA hospital leaders ignore recalls on faulty medical equipment?
Staffers say a recall of faulty IV equipment was ignored for more than a month despite several warnings.
Transgender troops welcome in Massachusetts National Guard, state official says
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration says transgender soldiers remain welcome in the Massachusetts National Guard, despite President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the U.S. military.
T-38 pilot who saved two lives and an aircraft receives top safety award
Capt. Matthew Heath, a T-38 instructor pilot, was guiding a student during a landing in Amarillo, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2017, when the aircraft suddenly lost thrust in both engines.
Esper lays out priorities in first message to the force as acting SECDEF
Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper is expected to be nominated for the Pentagon's top job.
Report cites dangerous working conditions for military construction and manufacturing contractors
In total, the report found that close to 80 percent of contractors reviewed were found to have committed at least one violation.
By Kristine Froeba