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Photos show the US C-130 Super Hercules missions airdropping supplies to war-torn Gaza

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 16:15

US Air Force Airman stands on the ramp of a C-130J Combat King II — A US airman stands on the ramp of a C-130J Combat King II after airdropping humanitarian aid to Gaza.
US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan

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B-1B supersonic bombers sent a 'powerful' message to Iran's proxies all the way from Texas

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:57

A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off the runway at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, last week. — A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off the runway at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, last week.
US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern

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US Air Force F-35s are training for threats even tougher than what jets in Ukraine are facing. Pilots say they're 'surviving' but 'not every day is a win.'

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 17:42

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2024. — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2024.
US Air Force photo by William R. Lewis

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War in Ukraine shows a need to rethink air superiority, as it may only be possible in short bursts, top US Air Force officer says

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 17:01

A Mig-29 fighter of the Ukrainian air force is seen on a mission in Ukraine's war-hit east Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. — A Mig-29 fighter of the Ukrainian air force is seen on a mission in Ukraine's war-hit east Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
AP Photo/Libkos

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The B-21 Raider took its first flight just 2 months ago, but the Pentagon is already sure it wants more of its new stealth bomber

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:04

The B-21 Raider rolls onto the runway at Northrop Grumman's site at Air Force Plant 42, during its first flight, in Palmdale, California on Nov. 10, 2023. — The B-21 Raider rolls onto the runway at Northrop Grumman's site at Air Force Plant 42, during its first flight, in Palmdale, California on Nov. 10, 2023.
REUTERS/David Swanson

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US Air Force officer Madison Marsh was just crowned Miss America. See photos of her at work.

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:50

A woman in a red dress holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a crow and sash is surrounded by confetti — The confetti rains down from the ceiling while Madison Marsh, Miss Colorado is crowned Miss America 2024.
Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

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Take a look inside the US' Manned Orbiting Laboratory, a Cold War-era crewed spy satellite that never made it to space

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 17:34

Concept image of the United States Air Force's proposed Manned Orbiting Laboratory. — Concept image of the United States Air Force's proposed Manned Orbiting Laboratory.
Heritage Space/Heritage Images via Getty Images

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To fight and survive in hostile airspace, US Air Force special operators may take the big gun off their 'Ghostrider' gunships

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 06:37

AC-130J Ghostrider — An AC-130J, its cannons visible, over Wisconsin in July 2021.
US Air Force/Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney

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The US and Chinese air forces are stepping up their training to prepare for a potential showdown with each other

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 11:35

China air force aerobatics team J-10 fighter jet pilot — A Chinese air force aerobatics team member in a J-10 fighter jet at an air show in August 2022.
Zhou Guoqiang/VCG via Getty Images

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Photos of US Air Force A-10s in action capture Warthog strafing runs and the bullet-riddled aftermath

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 07:00

a gray military aircraft with eyes and teeth painted on — A US Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot flies over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range near Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.
US Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer/DVIDS

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