US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify need
U.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.
By Todd South
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Metal weakness may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan
A gear crack that led to a fatal Osprey crash last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture the part.
By Tara Copp and Aaron Kessler
The Air Force is testing a new bunker-busting bomb that could counter North Korea and Iran
Research on the 5,000-pound weapon began in 2017.
Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidates
Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.
B-2 bomber crashes in Missouri after in-flight malfunction; none injured
The dual-capable conventional and nuclear bomber was not carrying munitions when it crashed.
Best pics of the week: Aug. 15 2021
Navy Growlers over the Arabian Sea, soldiers with "The Old Guard" in action, Marine officer candidates challenged and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
To infinity and beyond — Bezos’ rocket builds on proud phallic legacy
Only the fifth domain has yet to be penetrated by a phallus, as it were.
By Sarah Sicard
Ailing vet’s visit to DC previews long-awaited return of Honor Flights
More than 750 veterans have died waiting for a chance to visit the nation's war memorials since Honor Flights were suspended in early 2020.
Air Force training jet makes emergency landing in Oklahoma, airmen unharmed
The T-38 was not damaged and the cause of the landing is under investigation.
Best pics of the week: July 11, 2021
Fireworks over a Hercules, soldiers fire mortars, Marine recruits in San Diego, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Air Reserve test pilot, a 16-year Marine vet, killed in traffic accident
Maj. Aaron “Amber” Frey, 42, from Evergreen, Colorado, was assigned to the 370th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Nevada Air National Guard has 1st female instructor pilot
Maj. Sarah Spy has over 4,500 flight hours, served multiple deployments, and spent over 750 hours as a co-pilot before upgrading to C-130 Hercules commander for the 152nd Operations Group.
By Alexis Ford, The Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP