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What Are US Air Force Pilot "Dollar Rides"?

What Are US Air Force Pilot "Dollar Rides"?

A tradition rooted in the early days of aviation that stems from the simple joy of flight is still at the core of traini...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The US Air Force's Top 10 Military Aircraft By Fleet Size

The US Air Force's Top 10 Military Aircraft By Fleet Size

A ranked list of USAF's largest fleets of aircraft by model.

Steve Miller 1 year ago
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin Expert On The Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II

Exclusive: Lockheed Martin Expert On The Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II

We take a look at the USAF's new rescue helicopter the HH-60W Jolly Green II.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
How Lockheed Martin Uses 3D Printing In The CMMT Multi-Role Delivery Package

How Lockheed Martin Uses 3D Printing In The CMMT Multi-Role Delivery Package

A look at Lockheed Martin's low-cost munitions & sensor truck.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Heritage Flight Days At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Heritage Flight Days At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Heritage Flight is completing its course at Davis-Monthan as it prepares for the 2025 show season.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Exercise Cope North 25 At Andersen Air Force Base: What To Know

Exercise Cope North 25 At Andersen Air Force Base: What To Know

Three nations, one mission - Exercise Cope North 25 unites the Pacific in joint defense and high tech airpower.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The Final F-16 Fighting Falcon Sortie Of The USAF 56th Fighter Wing

The Final F-16 Fighting Falcon Sortie Of The USAF 56th Fighter Wing

The last F-16 sortie at Luke AFB signals the final chapter for the 56th Fighter Wing’s beloved Viper transitioning to th...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many F-15s Has Boeing Delivered Over The Last 5 Years?

How Many F-15s Has Boeing Delivered Over The Last 5 Years?

Boeing has been delivering around a dozen updated F-15s annually in recent years.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Why Is The F-22 Raptor Slower Than The 52-Year-Old F-15 Eagle?

Why Is The F-22 Raptor Slower Than The 52-Year-Old F-15 Eagle?

Stealth and maneuverability versus unbridled power and speed - discover how two great American jets stack up, head to he...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Air Force 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing's Bamboo Eagle Exercise: What To Know

US Air Force 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing's Bamboo Eagle Exercise: What To Know

Unprecedented multidomain coordination and EW integration define the 350th SWW, forging the edge of modern warfighting r...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How US Air Force Global Strike Command Gets Aircrew Fit To Fly B-52s For 33 Hours

How US Air Force Global Strike Command Gets Aircrew Fit To Fly B-52s For 33 Hours

New methods keep B-52 flight crews alert during 30+ hour missions, merging physical stamina with mental strength for glo...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Where Does The US Air Force NGAD Program Stand?

Where Does The US Air Force NGAD Program Stand?

The Air Force's sixth-gen NGAD fighter continues to face an uncertain future with the Trump Administration's decision st...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
E-4 Nightwatch Vs Il-80 Maxdome: How Do The World's 2 'Doomsday' Planes Compare?

E-4 Nightwatch Vs Il-80 Maxdome: How Do The World's 2 'Doomsday' Planes Compare?

The US and Russian Air Forces maintain doomsday aircraft so that their presidents can command forces even in the event o...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Boeing Picks RTX Collins ACES II Ejection Seats For US Air Force F-15EX Program

Boeing Picks RTX Collins ACES II Ejection Seats For US Air Force F-15EX Program

The legacy of the F-15 fighter jet and ACES ejection seat continues.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress Operations In The Arabian Peninsula

US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress Operations In The Arabian Peninsula

B-52H bombers are one of America’s highest visibility platforms to project around the globe, reinforcing US alliances an...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The 2 Companies That Make Ejection Seats For US & UK Fighter Jets

The 2 Companies That Make Ejection Seats For US & UK Fighter Jets

Martin-Baker and Collins supply all the ejection seats for US and UK fighter jets, as well as many more around the world...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What Is The Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying?

What Is The Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying?

A KC-135 tanker is the oldest jet aircraft currently in Air Force service, an accolade it has held for over a decade.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What Is The Role Of The US Air Force's Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Teams?

What Is The Role Of The US Air Force's Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Teams?

Empowering aircrews in remote warzones, Fly Away Security Teams ensure unwavering defense for US Air Force operations wo...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
10 Specialized Boeing Military Planes To Know

10 Specialized Boeing Military Planes To Know

Ten Boeing military aircraft excel at airborne missions worldwide, employing unique designs, specialized radars, lasers,...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Wow: 5 Remarkable Flying Wing Aircraft Designs

Wow: 5 Remarkable Flying Wing Aircraft Designs

Flying wing bombers nearly entered service during WWII and soon after, however, they would become reality until the B-2 ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago