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Latest Air Force stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
From nuclear weapons bays to the E-ring, CMSAF David Flosi is stepping away to care for family after his wife Katy’s death, leaving the Air Force to scramble for a new enlisted standard-bearer amid a broader shake-up at the top.
The B-21 Raider, America’s newest stealth bomber, is set for a second flight by year’s end as testing and production advance.
From “Rainbow Flights” to “Secret Squirrel Stuff,” Air Force slang is hilarious, sharp, and only makes sense if you’ve worn the uniform.
With a résumé built on jet fuel and orbital math, capped with a political flamethrower—Matthew Lohmeier just landed one of the Pentagon’s top civilian jobs, and the Air Force might never be the same.
When the WC-135R fires up its engines and climbs into the stratosphere, it’s not chasing storms or enemy fighters—it’s hunting radioactive ghosts that might signal the world’s next nightmare.
Maintaining the F-35’s stealth edge is no cosmetic job—it’s a matter of survival in a future battlespace where even slight imperfections can light up the jet like a Christmas tree on enemy radar.
Colonel Christopher Meeker’s downfall is a textbook example of what happens when personal desire collides with military discipline—and the UCMJ doesn’t blink.
The US Air Force is transforming F-16s with AI, paving the way for autonomous combat jets in the future of aerial warfare.
BANC3 delivers a groundbreaking XR training system to AFSOC, enhancing mission readiness with immersive simulations.
Two US B-52 bombers made history with their first live weapons drop in Sweden, strengthening NATO ties and showcasing military might.
The US Air Force teams up with Parsons to integrate a cutting-edge directed energy system into JLTV, boosting ordnance disposal capabilities.
The USAF halts new KC-46 deliveries after cracks are found in two planes, triggering fleet inspections and more fixes for Boeing’s tanker.
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