Air Force

FAA, Nellis AFB partner to expand Red Flag airspace arena

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- The 414th Combat Training Squadron and the Federal Aviation Administration have collaborated to

The Resourceful B-52 in shape to fly for the next thirty years

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Boeing B-52, or BUFF, has served as the backbone of the U.S. bombing force for over 60

X-37B space plane breaks spaceflight record

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Since its first launch in 2010, the reusable, robotic space plane has flown six missions,

Airmen perform swift rescue after boat capsizes off Tampa Bay

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Eight lives were saved by a US Air Force marine patrol unit in Tampa Bay, Florida after a

End of a era: U-2 flies last OBC mission

Published July 14, 2022By 2nd. Lt. Hailey M. Toledo, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) --

Before the next crisis, the US Air Force is racing to finance future fighters, bombers, and autonomous drones.

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. The U.S. Air Force wants to scale back its total planned purchases of the Jolly Green II

US Space Force space defense squadron receives a mission

The Air Force Research Laboratory identified its Cislunar Highway Patrol System as one of many programs that will benefit from a more rapid

The first three states for permanent Space Force training

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Buckley, Peterson and Schriever Space Force bases in Colorado; Los Angeles Air Force Base

US Air Force establishes “Detachment 1” for information warfare

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. The U.S. Air Force expects to improve research and training around information warfare. A

Airmen from 109th AW have modernized LC-130 for future fights

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. 109th Maintenance Squadron assembles first Air National Guard-built T56 3.5 turbo engine.

Air Force – One pilot five drones

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. The Air Force's next budget proposal is expected to be released by the end of March. Next

Weapons test report highlights F-35 abilities, software problems

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Details about shortfalls in key programs were relegated to a "controlled" — but still

Air Force special ops chief- we must embrace the new missions

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. AFSOC's vision could look much different than the past 20 years of war in Afghanistan, Iraq

Congress votes down Air Force plans to buy hypersonics do to test failures

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Hypersonic weapons can travel at speeds greater than Mach 5 and maneuver in-flight. They are

US Air Force investigating drone incident

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. An unnamed drone was involved in a safety "incident" Wednesday morning at Creech Air Force

Department of the Air Force wins 6 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards

Information vetted by the Veteran X Team. Published Dec. 2, 2021By Air Force EnergyAir Force Energy WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The

U.S. Air Force to retire four E-8C

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. The Air Force has given the green light to begin withdrawing its fleet of E8C Joint STARS

US Air Force announces 2021- Presidential Rank Award, recipients

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. WASHINGTON (AFNS) 17 employees from the Air Force Department were honored today as

Effective March- Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into the feedback

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team.WASHINGTON (AFNS) On February 2, 2021, the Air Force released 10 Air Force Leadership Qualities

Air Force – may stop enlisted drone pilots

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Four years after starting testing allowing enlisted pilots to fly reconnaissance drones, the

Air Force discusses modernization of C2 . combat systems

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. The 505th Command and Control Wing recently organized a group from the 700th Air Support

Cyberspace Squadron Connecting Cyberspace and Airspace

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. The 747 Cyber Squadron, the Air Force's premier cyber squadron, is currently conducting

Air Force Department publishes disparity assessment addendum

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. Posted November 9, 2021Secretary of Air Force Public AffairsWASHINGTON (AFNS) In addition

U.S. Air Force Awards F15EX Engine

Summarization of events written by the Veteran X Team. An order published on October 29, 2021 Air Force Public Affairs Secretary