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The US Navy’s high tech aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) suffered a propulsion system failure that forced it to return to port for repairs. It was the second failure in less than a year with a “main thrust bearing” that’s part of the $12.9 billion carrier’s propulsion system. The first occurred in April 2017, […]
For the first time, an Air Force officer has been nominated to command Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) the go-to maneuver element for the National Command Authorities, President Trump and Secretary Mattis, which includes units such as Delta Force and SEAL Team Six. As an Air Force pilot, Lt. Gen. Scott Howell has a background […]
Two Air Force F-15 Eagles deploy flares after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission supporting Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, May 5, 2018. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James
Responding to an Iranian missile attack on their troops in the Golan Heights, Israel launched a major airstrike targeting Iranian bases in Syria. Of the 20 rockets fired at Israel, four were shot down by the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system and the rest landed in Syrian territory. In a statement, Defense Minister Avigdor […]
A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet breaks the sound barrier while participating in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Pacific Ocean, May 3, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Roberts
Israeli aircraft reportedly have launched a missile strike on an Iranian base outside of Damascus after monitoring what was described as “abnormal activity” and IDF troops went on high alert in the Golan. Nine Iranian soldiers were killed as Syrian officials report that they shot down two of the Israeli missiles. Syrian state media reported […]
The F-35B, America’s most-advanced stealth fighter wowed a record 215,000 people Saturday at the base’s 42nd annual Friendship Day. In its first aerial demonstration in Asia, the F-35B Lightning II showed off its ability to hover and land vertically. “The best part of today is watching the Japanese people get excited about what we do […]
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was the culminating piece of the guerrilla war fought between the French and the Viet Minh from 1949 until the garrison was overrun and the French withdrew from the country. After fighting a losing guerrilla war, the French dropped paratroopers and Foreign Legionnaires into Dien Bien Phu, a small […]
Air Force Lt. Col. Bryan Meek waits inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 27, 2018. During the flight, Meek reached 2,000 flying hours in the F-16. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable
The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Chinese nationals fired lasers near a military base in east Africa against U.S. military aircraft in the region, injuring several pilots. “These are very serious incidents. There have been two minor injuries. This activity poses a threat to our airmen,” White told reporters. “We have formally demarched the Chinese government, […]
A Navy MH-60S Seahawk fires flares during an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Pacific Ocean, May 3, 2018. Navy photo by Seaman Michael A. Colemanberry
Iraqi air force planes have attacked Islamic State targets in Syria that were reportedly occupied by ISIS commanders. They targeted the positions as the terror group is still a threat to them as well. The airstrike was confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi’s office in a statement released on Sunday morning. One of the strikes […]
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