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Warheads on Foreheads: The Advanced Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course (JTAC)

At JTAC Advanced Instructor Course, JTACs and TACPs from conventional and special operations units learn invaluable tactics, techniques, and procedures.
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Only the Strong Survive: The US Air Force’s Weapons School

There I Was – F/A-18E Super Hornet vs. Two Iranian Su-25 Frogfoots

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Whistling Death: This Is How the Corsair Got its Nickname

Aviation Oct 10
(National Archives)

Ghost Ship in the Sky: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Crew of the L-8

World Sep 14
(Photo by Scott E Wolff)

How Long Is an Average Fighter Jet Mission?

Expert Analysis Sep 13
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Becoming a Fighter Pilot: Make Them Tell You No!

Aviation Sep 02
(DVIDS)

Danger Close! When Airpower Meets Ground Forces

Air Force Jul 07
(Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

What Makes for a Good Wingman? Here Are 5 rules to Follow

Aviation Jun 30
Memorial Day: What It Means…

Memorial Day: What It Means…

Aviation May 31
Youtube

Watch: “Maverick” C-130 Pilot Goes Inverted

Entertainment Apr 07
What exactly is Close Air Support?

What exactly is Close Air Support?

Expert Analysis Mar 05
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flys a Combat Air Patrol mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeffrey Allen)

Fighter Pilot’s tale: A night mission over Iraq in the F-16

Expert Analysis Dec 06
Airmen assigned to the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron assemble in their heritage room on Jan. 15, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The heritage room, also known as Hoover Lounge, is named after 55th Wing Hall of Famer Robb Lee Hoover. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released) 

The Fighter Squadron Bar: Where fighter pilots are born

Aviation Dec 05
Peter Ehrnstrom (YouTube)

The Centrifuge: What it’s like to for a fighter pilot to pull G’s

Aviation Dec 04
How old are America’s military aircraft? Here are the movies that came out when these birds started flying

How old are America’s military aircraft? Here are the movies that came out when these birds started flying

Entertainment Nov 24
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Ever wonder what your pilots are talking about during your flight?

Entertainment Nov 22
Here are 4 things you should know about the Pentagon’s secret UFO investigation program

Here are 4 things you should know about the Pentagon’s secret UFO investigation program

Technology Nov 19
How to win a dogfight: Understanding the importance of Angle of Attack

How to win a dogfight: Understanding the importance of Angle of Attack

Expert Analysis Nov 18
The true story behind NASA’s 1973 Skylab ‘mutiny’

The true story behind NASA’s 1973 Skylab ‘mutiny’

Technology Nov 18