Yes, Pilots Need to Know How to Swim as Well as Fly!

Yes, Pilots Need to Know How to Swim as Well as Fly!

Water survival training is a requirement for almost all military pilots. The US Air Force has mandatory tri-annual water survival training designed to refresh pilots on recovery procedures if they have to eject over water. “Water survival training is an excellent opportunity for us to understand what we would have to do should we have to […]

US to Deploy F-35’s to Japan in November as Show of Force

US to Deploy F-35’s to Japan in November as Show of Force

As the North Korean threat seems to increase on a daily basis the US is sending 12 F-35’s to Japan. The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will send its version of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet to Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base next month in the first such deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. […]

Is the Air Force Putting Nuclear Armed B-52 Bombers on 24 Hour High Alert?

Is the Air Force Putting Nuclear Armed B-52 Bombers on 24 Hour High Alert?

There are reports that the Air Force may be putting nuclear armed B-52 Bombers on 24 hour high alert. The U.S. Air Force is preparing to place its fleet of nuclear-armed B-52 bombers on 24-hour alert for the first time since 1991 amid escalating tensions with North Korea, the military branch’s chief of staff said in […]

F-35A Makes Asian Debut as it Arrives in Seoul for ADEX 2017

F-35A Makes Asian Debut as it Arrives in Seoul for ADEX 2017

With tensions between the United States and North Korea at an all time high the US Air Force sent the F-35A to South Korea for the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017. “With this temporary duty, we gain an increased understanding of how other platforms and countries conduct maintenance and daily operations,” said […]

President Trump Authorizes Air Force to Recall up to 1000 Retired Pilots

President Trump Authorizes Air Force to Recall up to 1000 Retired Pilots

The Air Force could recall up to 1,000 retired pilots after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at addressing what the Pentagon has described as an “acute shortage of pilots.” A Pentagon spokesman, Navy Cmdr. Gary Ross, said in a statement that the Air Force is currently “short approximately 1,500 pilots of its […]

Air Force will Delay T-X Trainer Award Until 2018

Air Force will Delay T-X Trainer Award Until 2018

Originally the Air Force wanted to award the contract for the T-X trainer aircraft by the end of 2017. Now the decision will reportedly not take place until 2018. Air Force Under Secretary Matt Donovan during his first interview in his new role at the Pentagon. “Source selection is never based on the calendar, it’s […]

Picture of the Day: Celebration Flight Seoul ADEX 2017 Opening Ceremony

Picture of the Day: Celebration Flight Seoul ADEX 2017 Opening Ceremony

Aircraft fly in the Celebration Flight during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017 Opening Ceremony at the Seoul Airport, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2017. The Seoul ADEX is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting aviation and aerospace professionals, key defense personnel, aviation enthusiasts and the […]

Air Force Says Goodbye to Last Active Duty C-130H Hercules

Air Force Says Goodbye to Last Active Duty C-130H Hercules

The Air Force saw their last active duty C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron depart Yokota, Japan on October 16th. The squadron is transitioning to newer C-130J models. “It’s sad to see it go,” said Lt. Col. John Kerr, shortly before he took the controls of the old Herc for a long flight […]

Watch: F-15 Strike Eagles Invade the Famous Mach Loop! Great Footage!

Watch: F-15 Strike Eagles Invade the Famous Mach Loop! Great Footage!

Enjoy this amazing aerial footage of F-15 Strike Eagles taking on the famous Mach Loop! F-15C “Grim Reapers”, 493rd TFS 48th TFW, RAF Lakenheath in the LFA7 Low level training area in Wales near Dolgellau. The 493d FS is a combat-ready F-15 Eagle squadron capable of executing air superiority and air defense missions in support of […]