‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a yearA total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year. By Michael Scanlon15 hours ago
Airmen, guardians to follow shorter SkillBridge transition assistance timeline to match their rankThe Department of the Air Force limited the length airmen and guardians are able to participate in the civilian transition assistance program.By Cristina Stassis14 days ago
US forces rescue downed F-15 crew member in Iran, search for second continuesOne of two U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle pilots shot down by enemy fire in Iran has been rescued.By J.D. Simkins2 weeks ago
US F-15E fighter jet shot down over IranA search and rescue operation is underway for survivors.By J.D. Simkins, Nikki Wentling and Michael Scanlon2 weeks ago
15 Fairchild airmen awarded for refueling roles in combat operationsThe airmen were recognized for providing "crucial refueling" in contested airspace.By Cristina Stassis2 weeks ago
Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpowerIran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.By Michael Scanlon2 weeks ago