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Rescue personnel transload onto an HC-130J Combat King II during a mission as part of Red Flag-Rescue 18-2 near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on May 8, 2018. Red Flag-Rescue gives joint service personnel an opportunity to build fundamental combat search and rescue skills to fight in and out of contested environments. U.S. Air Force […]

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed firing a Patriot missile toward an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle approaching Israel’s Golan Heights from Syria on Sunday. “Air defense systems as well as detection systems identified the threat in advance…before it crossed into the country,” read a statement released by the IDF’s Spokesperson’s Unit, adding that the military “will […]

  4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division’s equipment began arriving at the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 20, 2018, marking the third heel-to-toe aviation Atlantic Resolve rotation. The Fort Carson, Colo. based aviation brigade deployed to Europe with approximately: 1,700 Soldiers 52 UH-60 and HH-60 Black Hawks 12 CH-47 Chinooks 24 AH-64 Apaches 1,500 […]

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Andrew helps carry ordnance on the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea, June 13, 2018, while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebekah A. Watkins

 The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to protect the planet from incoming asteroids that could wipe out entire regions or even continents. The National Science and Technology Council released a report Wednesday calling for improved asteroid detection, tracking and deflection. NASA is participating, along with federal emergency, military, White House and other officials. A […]

Sailors observe as an AV-8B Harrier prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in the Atlantic Ocean, June 14, 2018. Kearsarge is underway conducting routine certifications to maintain unit readiness. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads  

Two minutes of fun highlighting Roswell, New Mexico‘s rich ties to aviation. Featured image by wikimedia commons

Always be leery of airline snacks! An Arvada woman said she’s facing a $500 fine from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol after she saved a free apple she received from an airline on her way home from Paris. Crystal Tadlock said toward the end of her flight, attendants passed out apples in plastic bags. She […]

Four A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly next to a KC-135 Stratotanker during Saber Strike 18 in Latvia, June 8, 2018. All four A-10s were refueled in flight allowing them to quickly return to their training and provide support for the exercise. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike

The US military has been using ‘off the shelf’ commercial aerial vehicles more and more recently. A recent Department of Defense memo citing cyber-security concerns has put a stop to all new purchases and utilization of these drones. Many of these units are manufactured in China. Memo: SUBJECT: (U/FOUO) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities (U/FOUO) […]

Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force can meet select members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, as they sign autographs from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on June 22. Museum doors will open to the public at 8 a.m The Blue Angels will be among the featured performers at this […]

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Mocarski, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, views the USS Lewis B. Puller during flight operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations, June 13, 2018. The 26th MEU and IWO ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet […]