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5 Fast Facts On Auto GCAS: Lifesaving Tech On US Air Force F-16 & F-35 Fighter Jets

5 Fast Facts On Auto GCAS: Lifesaving Tech On US Air Force F-16 & F-35 Fighter Jets

Piloting a fighter jet is intense. If a pilots loses consciousness Auto GCAS keeps pilots safe until they are ready to c...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
5 Key Challenges Facing US Gen 6 Fighter Development

5 Key Challenges Facing US Gen 6 Fighter Development

The 6th Gen fighter faces challenges in budget constraints, tech integration, supply chains, stealth upgrades, and shift...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Is The F-22 Raptor's Top Speed?

What Is The F-22 Raptor's Top Speed?

The aircraft has impressive capabilities.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Operation BOLO: The Ingenious Strategy Of US Ace Robin Olds In Vietnam

Operation BOLO: The Ingenious Strategy Of US Ace Robin Olds In Vietnam

Olds made a reputation for himself as a battle tactician.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Pin-Ups, Sharks & Cartoons: A Quick History Of US Military Aircraft Nose Art

Pin-Ups, Sharks & Cartoons: A Quick History Of US Military Aircraft Nose Art

Beginning as a morale-boosting outlet for troops, evolving into a beloved tradition that captured personal and squadron ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Caused The B-1 Bomber Crash At Ellsworth Air Force Base?

What Caused The B-1 Bomber Crash At Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Human error happened to be the primary cause of the crash.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
KC-46 Prospects: New Jersey Air National Guard Wings Strengthen ACE Capabilities Following Operation Pegasus Dawn

KC-46 Prospects: New Jersey Air National Guard Wings Strengthen ACE Capabilities Following Operation Pegasus Dawn

Looking at Agile Combat Employment (ACE) from a frontline squadron perspective.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Which US Military Aircraft Could Land On Water?

Which US Military Aircraft Could Land On Water?

Which aircraft did the US military have that could takeoff and land on water?

Joshua Brecke 1 year ago
US Air Force Secretary: Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System May Be Unaffordable

US Air Force Secretary: Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System May Be Unaffordable

NGAS may be too expensive for the Air Force, according to new remarks by the Air Force Secretary.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
US Air Force & Navy Minuteman III ICBM Test Affirms Nuclear Defense Readiness

US Air Force & Navy Minuteman III ICBM Test Affirms Nuclear Defense Readiness

The multi-warhead ICBM launch was initiated from an airborne command center.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
Scott Crossfield: The 1st Pilot To Fly At Mach 2

Scott Crossfield: The 1st Pilot To Fly At Mach 2

Scott Crossfield set aviation records by breaking Mach 2 in the D-558-2 Skyrocket and pioneering the X-15 program, pushi...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Why The USAF B-21 Raider's Costs Could Rise Above Its Dizzying $550 Million Price Tag

Why The USAF B-21 Raider's Costs Could Rise Above Its Dizzying $550 Million Price Tag

The B-21 Raider represents a stunning leap in stealth air power but the question remains as to the true cost of such tec...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What To Know About The US Air Force's HC-130J Combat King II

What To Know About The US Air Force's HC-130J Combat King II

The HC-130J Combat King II provides a long-range combat search and rescue mission in the Air Force and extends helicopte...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
A Comprehensive Guide To US Space Force Pay

A Comprehensive Guide To US Space Force Pay

The US Space Force is tasked with protecting America's space-based assets. This article details its pay scale and benefi...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
A True Aviator: The Life Of Pilot Richard McSpadden

A True Aviator: The Life Of Pilot Richard McSpadden

Leader of the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team and passionate safety advocate, he will always be remembered.

Patricia Green 1 year ago
5 US Fighter Jets & Their Cannons

5 US Fighter Jets & Their Cannons

Only three types of cannons are currently fitted to the US Air Force, Marines, and Navy fighter jets.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Inside The E-7 Wedgetail: A Closer Look At Its Airborne Early Warning & Control Capabilities

Inside The E-7 Wedgetail: A Closer Look At Its Airborne Early Warning & Control Capabilities

Boeing's E-7 is poised to remain a central player in global defense strategies

Michael Scanlon 1 year ago
5 Advancements In The F-35 Block 4 Upgrade

5 Advancements In The F-35 Block 4 Upgrade

Block 4 is implemented via the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
Understanding The US Air Force Pay Scale Changes In 2024

Understanding The US Air Force Pay Scale Changes In 2024

2024 is the year US military service members got a substantial pay increase.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
What Is The Difference Between The USAF's New T-7 Red Hawk Trainer & The T-38 Talon?

What Is The Difference Between The USAF's New T-7 Red Hawk Trainer & The T-38 Talon?

The Red Hawk is designed to train pilots for the Air Force's next generation of fighter jets and bombers.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago