US Air Force

A pair of B-2 stealth bombers, three B-52 Stratofortresses and three B-1 Lancers have deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. A spokesman for the base said the aircraft are being used ‘in support of exercises BALTOPS (Baltic operations), Saber Strike and Arctic Challenge taking place in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.’ He […]

The US conducted a joint exercise Monday with the Republic of Korea (ROK) flying a number of B-1 Lancer bombers near the demilitarized zone that separates South Korea from North Korea. A spokesperson for the ROK military confirmed the exercise but did not disclosure the number of B-1 aircraft that participated. North Korea lambasted the […]

After several years of removing C-5s from active service the Air Force wants to reverse the trend and increase the number of Galaxy aircraft. A few years ago, the size of the fleet was more than 100 aircraft; today, it’s half of that, according to Gen. Carlton Everhart, the head of Air Mobility Command. Over […]

A US Air Force spokeswoman just confirmed a huge win for Congress and the infantry who have come to know and love the A-10 Warthog, telling Defense News that the beloved flying gun would not be retired. Once facing retirement in favor of the world’s most expensive weapons system, the F-35, the A-10 was placed […]

Air Force Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, and Air Force Lt. Gen. David Buck, commander of the Joint Functional Component-Space for the U.S. Strategic Command, appeared before the House Armed Services Committee earlier this week to testify on the state of national security as it pertains to America’s orbital and space-based […]

Still just as inspiring as when it was first released in 2011 to commemorate the Centennial of Naval Aviation, FLY NAVY remains a historic freeze frame of America’s men and women flying all over the globe in service of our country. Get the book here! For over two years, photographer Erik Hildebrandt rode along on […]

Culture, particularly through movies and television, could be considered the United States’ most influential export.  Our movies and shows find their way into just about every market, and shape the perceptions the world has of our nation, and of themselves.  It would seem that, at least in the case of one Chinese fighter pilot, “Top […]

Amazing picture! These guys clearly live life on the edge! Who knew you could have so much fun with a MC-130j! Watch: Air Force Special Ops Jump From MC-130 Featured image of Airmen and Soldiers jumping from an MC-130j Commado II during a training operation over Okinawa, Japan by Senior Airman John Linzmeier, US Air […]

Did you know the Air Force has a shortage of over 1500 pilots? The problem is not recruiting new pilots into the service but losing experienced aviators who leave for higher compensation in the airlines. This is not a new problem for the Air Force but when the airlines are hiring they need to come […]

The 482nd Fighter Wing from Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida sent 12 F-16C Falcons and Airmen to partake in Exercise Iniohos 17 based out of Andravida Air Base, Greece. This is the 3rd time the annual event has been held and includes NATO allies and military forces from other nations. “This exercise gives us the […]

While the military is not releasing much in the way of details the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, General John E. Hyten told Congress that ‘unauthorized intrusions’ were carried out by drone aircraft over Air Force and Navy nuclear facilities. Watch: Trained eagle snatches a drone in mid flight “Of recent concern have been the […]

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 19th Air Force commander delivered the last new C-130J aircraft to the 314th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base and presented a ceremonial key to Staff Sgt. Joshua Shields marking the occasion. This was the 14th and final C-130J model delivery and completes the 314th’s transition from […]