See inside the E-4B 'Nightwatch,' nicknamed the 'doomsday plane' for its ability to help US presidents survive nuclear war

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An E-4B plane.
The E-4B "Nightwatch" is also known as the "doomsday plane."

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The Air Force Secretary said Elon Musk 'needs to learn a little bit more about the business' before deriding crewed fighter jets

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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Elon Musk are seen dressed in suits in separate close-ups.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he has "a lot of respect" for Elon Musk as an engineer, but said the billionaire is no warfighter.

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How an F-22 fighter pilot transforms the stealth jet's combat capabilities into a soaring spectacle

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US Air Force Capt. Samuel
US Air Force Capt. Samuel "RaZZ" Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, shakes hands with a senior airman before taxiing.

US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith

The first female commander of the Air Force's A-10 demo team reflects on flying the Warthog on the eve of its retirement

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US Air Force Maj. Lindsay
US Air Force Maj. Lindsay "MAD" Johnson prepares to put on her helmet.

US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop

The B-2 stealth bomber used to hit the Houthis was built to strike the toughest targets

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A B-2 Spirit refuels over the skies of Missouri in June 2023.
A B-2 Spirit refuels over the skies of Missouri in June 2023.

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US says B-2 stealth bombers struck hidden Houthi weapons, sending a message to foes that nothing is out of reach

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A US Air Force B-2 Spirt in the sky over northwest Missouri on August 29, 2018.
A US Air Force B-2 Spirt in the sky over northwest Missouri on August 29, 2018.

US Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

Miss America Madison Marsh says people just keep getting pageantry and the Air Force wrong

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Miss America 2024 Madison Marsh speaks into a microphone while standing in front of the tail of an F-16.
Miss America 2024 Madison Marsh says the US military is in a new era where those serving can still pursue their passions.

Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. CT Michael

US Navy warships fired interceptors at Iranian missiles targeting Israel

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley, which played a role in shooting down Iranian missiles that were fired at Israel on Tuesday.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley, which played a role in shooting down Iranian missiles that were fired at Israel on Tuesday.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea

How the V-22 Osprey's crash history earned it the nickname of 'the widow-maker'

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V-22 Osprey
Recent crashes have renewed scrutiny on the V-22 Osprey's troubled safety record.

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Fighter pilot rates "Top Gun" action scenes for realism

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Dave Berke, a retired Top Gun instructor, rates the action scenes in "Top Gun" and "Top Gun: Maverick."

He talks about being an effective wingman, piloting an F-14, firing missiles, effectively navigating jet wash, getting out of a flat spin, and how ejector seats work in "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Anthony Edwards.

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