US Air Force Revamps Handbook, Drops Diversity Sections
The US Air Force’s new handbook drops DEI references, removes COVID-19 content, and sparks debate on diversity and military culture.
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RTX Lands Major $1.5B Contract to Upgrade F-22 Raptor Engines
Pratt & Whitney’s $1.5B deal boosts the F-22 Raptor’s power, stealth, and efficiency—ensuring air superiority for years to come.
G-Force Nightmare: How Fighter Pilots Cheat Death Every Time They Pull 9 G’s
Ever wondered how pilots handle G-forces? Discover the science behind G-LOC and how pilots stay conscious at +9Gs.
Yet Another General Officer Fired for Inappropriate Behavior
Yet another star tumbles from the sky as Brig. Gen. Erik Quigley joins the growing ranks of high-ranking officers getting the boot, proving once again that the Air Force isn’t afraid to clean house when leadership crosses the line.
F-35 Fighter Jet Successfully Drops Dual GBU-54 Munitions in Groundbreaking Test
The US Air Force just aced a test, launching dual GBU-54 Laser JDAMs from an F-35, proving its strike capabilities in dynamic combat.
A Hypersonic, Space-Traveling, Laser-Firing 7th-Gen Stealth Fighter by 2050?
7th-generation manned hypersonic flight, space travel, generative AI and new, unprecedented dimensions to stealth?
Former Air Force Major General Loses Star Over Sexting Scandal
Turns out, when you mix rank, reckless texting, and a total disregard for military decorum, you don’t just lose a star—you lose your dignity, too.
US Air Force Replaces South Korean A-10s with F-16s, F-15s, F-35s
Osan Air Base bids farewell to the legendary A-10 Warthog, making way for stealthy F-35s and upgraded F-16s in a bold modernization move.
US Air Force Drops Tuskegee Airmen, WASPs History Courses
The Air Force dropped Tuskegee Airmen and WASP videos from training, sparking debate over honoring history while following DEI restrictions.
Female Air Force Colonel Who Championed Women in Military Leadership Roles Relieved of Command in Hawaii
Col. Julie Sposito-Salceies’s abrupt removal from command underscores the Air Force’s unyielding commitment to high leadership standards amids shifting political tides.
A-10 Warthog Lives On: The Close-Air Support Beast Too Tough to Ground
The legendary A-10 Warthog’s 30mm cannon can unleash 70 rounds per second, earning its status as a “flying tank” that refuses to quit.
US Air Force Warns of China’s Rapid Advances in Sixth-Generation Fighter Race
China’s racing ahead with a 6th-gen fighter jet, and the USAF warns we might not win. Can tech superiority keep us on top?
