March 23, 1994, Disaster At Pope Base, 24 Paratroopers Killed
The huge fireball headed straight towards the area near the pax shed where the 500 paratroopers were located in Pope Air Field Base.
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Tensions Rise Dangerously in the Middle East Between Israel and Iran
Secondary explosions were reported after the airstrikes likely caused by ammunition hit by the incoming missiles exploding.
Seven Rockets Fired At US Base in Iraq, Five Hit Civilian Area
Attacks have been occurring with more frequency as the Iranians, through their proxy militias, try to force the US to withdraw from Iraq.
The Unpleasant Experience of Meeting the Airborne Test Platoon
Eager to show the Airborne Test Platoon veterans that airborne training was still tough, the “Black Hats” smoked us like cheap cigars.
US Tests its Nuclear Capabilities Against Russia in the Arctic
Norway is getting serious about the threat posed to it by Russia, even recently declaring that Russia poses a threat to its national security.
IDF Defense Minister Gantz: “Constantly Updating Plans For Iran Strike”
“The Iranian nuclear aspiration must be stopped. If the world stops them before, it’s very much good. But if not, we must stand independently”
Biden Secretly Puts Limits On Drone Strikes in Counter-Terror Ops
Drone strikes have been one of the most potent weapons against terrorists since 9/11. Now President Biden is poised to limit their use.
American Airstrikes Hit Iranian-backed Militias in Syria
American airstrikes hit Iran-backed militias in retaliation for earlier attacks against U.S. interests in Syria and Iraq.
AFSOC Wants Congress to Approve Armed Overwatch Plane
A request from Air Force’s Special Operations Command for a new armed overwatch aircraft shows how AFSOC will operate in future SOF missions.
Two Pilots Killed in T-38 Crash in Montgomery, Alabama
The airport received a distress call just after 5:00 p.m. The fighter jet crashed in the woods near Old Lamar Road and U.S. Highway 80 at 5:17 p.m.
Lessons From an Air Force Reconnaissance Pilot in Vietnam
O-1 Bird Dog pilots flew so low that they were easy pickings for enemy fire. Those that survived — like Mike Leonard — have harrowing tales.
Drone Strike in Syria Hits Iranian Weapon Shipment
A rare daylight drone strike pummeled a weapons shipment heading for an illegal crossing on the Syria-Iraq border, several reports confirm.
