Latest "air force materiel command" stories

T-38 Talon engine repair woes could slow pilot training for months

The Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 days ago

Hundreds of tankers, recon jets grounded in hunt for faulty tail pins

As of Sunday, 24 of the 90 KC-135s that were inspected had noncompliant pins, the Air Force said.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Stephen Losey

6 weeks ago

Production of Air Force’s next-gen training jet delayed to 2024

Boeing expects the Air Force will order its first set of operational T-7A Red Hawk aircraft in 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more

Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

‘Take the handcuffs off’: Retiring Materiel Command boss remains bullish on airmen’s innovative abilities

Gen. Arnold Bunch retired Monday as Air Force Materiel Command boss after nearly 40 years in uniform.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

Air Force general apologizes after sexual assault conviction: ‘I have come out a better human being’

A military judge is expected to issue Maj. Gen. Bill Cooley's sentence on Tuesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago