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Latest Air Force stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

F-35 Fighter Jet Successfully Drops Dual GBU-54 Munitions in Groundbreaking Test

F-35 Fighter Jet Successfully Drops Dual GBU-54 Munitions in Groundbreaking Test

February 7, 2025

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.

Former Air Force Major General Loses Star Over Sexting Scandal

Former Air Force Major General Loses Star Over Sexting Scandal

January 31, 2025

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

US Air Force Replaces South Korean A-10s with F-16s, F-15s, F-35s

January 28, 2025

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.

Female Air Force Colonel Who Championed Women in Military Leadership Roles Relieved of Command in Hawaii

Female Air Force Colonel Who Championed Women in Military Leadership Roles Relieved of Command in Hawaii

January 26, 2025

Col. Julie Sposito-Salceies’s abrupt removal from command underscores the Air Force’s unyielding commitment to high leadership standards amids shifting political tides.

The Stealth Jet That Could Have Dominated: Why the YF-23 Was Left to Gather Dust

The Stealth Jet That Could Have Dominated: Why the YF-23 Was Left to Gather Dust

January 21, 2025

The YF-23 was fast, stealthy, and futuristic, yet the F-22 claimed the crown—why did the Air Force choose agility and upgrades?

A Strategic Reset: The US Air Force’s Revised T-7A Red Hawk Program

A Strategic Reset: The US Air Force’s Revised T-7A Red Hawk Program

January 17, 2025

The T-7A Red Hawk is delayed, but upgrades and new incentives promise a cutting-edge jet to revolutionize pilot training.

US Air Force Warns of China’s Rapid Advances in Sixth-Generation Fighter Race

US Air Force Warns of China’s Rapid Advances in Sixth-Generation Fighter Race

January 14, 2025

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?

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

December 24, 2024

Senior Airman Brennon Washington’s actions in Okinawa are a grim reminder that one individual’s failure to uphold the values of the uniform can ripple across borders, straining alliances and deepening scars in a host community already burdened by a long history of military misconduct.

Tyndall Air Force Base Equips Pilots with Advanced Chemical Protection Gear

Tyndall Air Force Base Equips Pilots with Advanced Chemical Protection Gear

December 21, 2024

Tyndall AFB’s pilots gear up with cutting-edge CBRN tech, ready to face any threat mid-flight. No limits, just pure readiness.

The 5 Fastest Fighter Jet Planes in the World

The 5 Fastest Fighter Jet Planes in the World

December 20, 2024

Breaking the sound barrier is just the start! From the F-15 to NASA’s X-43, meet the jets that redefine speed in the skies.

Captain Lacie Hester First Woman in Air Force History to Be Awarded Silver Star

Captain Lacie Hester First Woman in Air Force History to Be Awarded Silver Star

November 24, 2024

Captain Lacie ‘Sonic’ Hester’s courage under fire during the largest air-to-air engagement in over 50 years not only earned her the Silver Star but shattered barriers, proving once again that valor knows no gender.

Should the US Air Force Buy 250 B-21 Stealth Bombers?

Should the US Air Force Buy 250 B-21 Stealth Bombers?

November 20, 2024

The B-21 Raider is redefining stealth warfare—unmanned missions, AI-driven targeting, and breakthrough stealth tech make it a game-changer.

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