New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.By Todd South2 months ago
Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fightersA U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soonThe 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 Judson3 months ago
Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report saysA recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.By Hope Hodge Seck5 months ago
‘We failed’: How an F-16 flight on 9/11 shaped National Guard’s No. 2A Q&A with Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville, who retired at the end of May as the vice chief of the National Guard.By Hope Hodge Seck5 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. Cohen6 months ago