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What To Know About US Air Force Wings: Roles and Responsibilities

What To Know About US Air Force Wings: Roles and Responsibilities

Like a Swiss Army Knife, the US Air Force's wings perform many varying roles, each utilizing specialized training and eq...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Joint Base Charleston Investigating How A Boeing C-17 Globemaster Tail Cone Landed In A School Parking Lot

Joint Base Charleston Investigating How A Boeing C-17 Globemaster Tail Cone Landed In A School Parking Lot

It is unclear how what caused the aircraft part to detach midflight.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Lt. Colonel John 'Karl' Marks: The Longest-Flying A-10 Warthog Pilot In US Air Force History

Lt. Colonel John 'Karl' Marks: The Longest-Flying A-10 Warthog Pilot In US Air Force History

While the A-10 Warthog is older than most of the pilots flying it nowadays, Colonel 'Karl' Marks is a notable exception.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
NORAD Spots 2 Unidentified Russian Military Aircraft Flying In International Airspace Off Alaska

NORAD Spots 2 Unidentified Russian Military Aircraft Flying In International Airspace Off Alaska

The incident occurred yesterday.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Top 5: The Best US Air Force Bases For Planespotters

Top 5: The Best US Air Force Bases For Planespotters

Many US Air Force bases offer planespotting opportunities for enthusiasts. Here are five of the best!

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
USAF Fightin' 55th Wing: What To Know About Offutt Air Force Base

USAF Fightin' 55th Wing: What To Know About Offutt Air Force Base

Offut AFB in Nebraska is one of the most prestigious bases in the USAF. The 55th Wing is a major reason for that prestig...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
The US Air Force Needs More Trainee Pilots Who Don't Want To Fly Fighters Or Bombers

The US Air Force Needs More Trainee Pilots Who Don't Want To Fly Fighters Or Bombers

The Air Force is over 1,800 pilots short and is struggling to fill non-combat assignments.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
Exclusive: 142nd Wing Commander Oregon Air National Guard On Maintaining USA Air Sovereignty

Exclusive: 142nd Wing Commander Oregon Air National Guard On Maintaining USA Air Sovereignty

A conversation with Col. Michael Kosderka about OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE 23 years on, the nature of the Air National Guard ...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
On The Day: 5 Critical Moments Of US Military Aerial Response To 9/11 Attacks

On The Day: 5 Critical Moments Of US Military Aerial Response To 9/11 Attacks

23 years ago, the US Air Force was caught by surprise but responded immediately, launching Operation Noble Eagle, which ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Legendary: The Versatility of the North American B-25 Mitchell In WW2

Legendary: The Versatility of the North American B-25 Mitchell In WW2

The B-25 was a legendary WWII bomber. The immortal Doolittle Raid on Tokyo was just one reason for that.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Top 5: The Leading US Air Force Bases for Joint Military Exercises

Top 5: The Leading US Air Force Bases for Joint Military Exercises

The US Air Force holds joint exercises with other US service branches and allied nations in many of its important air ba...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Historic Tactical Transport Missions Of The C-123 Provider

5 Historic Tactical Transport Missions Of The C-123 Provider

A review of five missions the C-123 Provider has performed - as a transport, US Coast Guard Plane, Spray Plane, Gunship ...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
WASPS In WWII: The Contributions Of USAAF Women Pilots In Testing Military Planes & Securing Victory

WASPS In WWII: The Contributions Of USAAF Women Pilots In Testing Military Planes & Securing Victory

America's female pilots did their part on the homefront, flying newly built aircraft from the factories to staging areas...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
The Bold 100s: A Brief History Of US Air Force Century Series Fighter Jets

The Bold 100s: A Brief History Of US Air Force Century Series Fighter Jets

The "Century Series" of USAF jet fighters was definitely historically significant. But did they merit the proverbial 100...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
How The WWII USAAF B-24 Liberator Benefited From Advances In Airborne Radar

How The WWII USAAF B-24 Liberator Benefited From Advances In Airborne Radar

The SB-24 was an experimental radar equipped B-24 variant that displayed the future of aerial warfare.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
How The USAAF P-38 Lightning Revolutionized Aerial Combat In WWII

How The USAAF P-38 Lightning Revolutionized Aerial Combat In WWII

Lockheed's P-38 Lightning was one of the iconic Allied fighters of WWII. We examine how it revolutionized aerial combat.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Top 5: These Are The Most Decorated Fighter Squadrons in US History

Top 5: These Are The Most Decorated Fighter Squadrons in US History

The US Armed Forces have produced many top-notch fighter squadron in their history. What were the Top 5?

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
China Pays Tribute To US "Flying Tigers" For Their Aid In WWII

China Pays Tribute To US "Flying Tigers" For Their Aid In WWII

China has remembered the sacrifice of thousands of American airmen in the Flying Tigers who died defending China from th...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
2 US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Fighter Jets Land On Finnish Highway

2 US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Fighter Jets Land On Finnish Highway

Two US Air Force F-35As have operated off Finnish highways for the first time, joined by German Eurofighters.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
US Could Supply JASSM Cruise Missiles For Ukraine's F-16s

US Could Supply JASSM Cruise Missiles For Ukraine's F-16s

The US may be about to supply Ukraine with JASSM cruise missiles, which could significantly increase the lethality of it...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago