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Bayou Vigilance: Why The USAF Landed 2 B-52 Bombers At Chennault International Airport
Non-military personnel don't typically get to see a B-52 bomber take off and land. Civilians at an airport in Louisiana just got a rare treat.
USAF E-7 Wedgetail Radar Plane Faces New Hurdle With Boeing Engineering Costs
The USAF's new AWACS jet is facing higher costs, but is desperately needed.
Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?
The SR71 is the fastest operational military aircraft ever. Piloting was a challenge for several reasons.
USAF Brings B-1B Lancer 'Lancelot' Out Of Retirement To Maintain Fleet Size
A B-1B Lancer is regenerated. Read to learn more about where, how and a bit about the B-1B Lancer.
World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?
The last original JetStar was retired in 2019.
F-22 Raptor Saved From Retirement: Why The USAF Is Investing $8bn In The Fighter Jet
The F-22 Raptor is getting massive new upgrades in stealthy fuel tanks, sensors and more. But not all F-22s are getting upgrades.
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Zero Pilots: The US Air Force Is Modifying F-16 Fighter Jets For Autonomous Flight
US Air Force moving ahead in developing autonomous wingmen.
US Air Force Gives Boeing $559 Million For Extreme Environment Defense Testing
Boeing is contracted for five years to continue verifying the integrity of the US Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Top Secret Comms: A Guide To The USAF's E-11A Strategic 'Wi-Fi In The Sky'
Carried by the E-11A and Global Hawk, BACN provides a universal translator that helps to lift the fog of war.
When Will The US Gen 6 Fighter Jets Enter Service?
Development of the Air Force's 6th gen fighter is well underway and it will soon succeed the F-22s and join the F-35s to dominate the skies.
Flying & More: Our Top Gun Guide To Jobs In The US Air Force
The Air Force requires everything from surgeons to mechanics and pilots are not even the top paid.
Explained: The US Air Force Requirements For Women
Women can apply for all roles of the Air Force, though some entry requirements are different compared to their male counterparts.
5 Fascinating Facts About The B-2 Spirit Bomber
The B-2 Spirit Bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft ever built and enables the US Air Force to strike anywhere in the world anytime.
EA-18G Growler: A Complete Guide To The Carrier-Based Version Of The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
What's your knowledge about the only airborne electronic attack (AEA) military aircraft currently in production?
Last Call For Warthog A-10C Demo Team At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
The team has toured for 40 years.
USAF Will Certify ‘Retired’ Lockheed F-117 Nighthawks For KC-46 Refueling
The supposedly "retired" Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk will be certified for refueling by the US Air Force's new tanker, the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus.
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Boeing’s First US Air Force MH-139 Grey Wolf Reports For Duty
The US Air Force gets a new helicopter.
United States Air Force To Spend $28 Billion On Next-Generation Fighter Jet
A review of the US Air Force's plans to spend billions of dollars on this ambitious project.
Early Supersonic Jet: The Story Of The North American F-100 Super Sabre
The aircraft had an impressive operational history.
Washington State's Aerial Refueling Hub: A Brief Guide To Fairchild Air Force Base
A brief guide to Fairchild Air Force Base just east of Spokane, Washington with a rich aviation history.