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First Lt. James Summer, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young/Air Force)

Air Force, Space Force priorities largely supported in funding bill

The Air Force is set to receive more than $216 billion in the fiscal 2023 federal spending bill released Monday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 weeks ago

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 138th Fighter Wing participate in an elephant walk, June 4, 2021, at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla. The elephant walk was part of a large-scale readiness exercise that was conducted to test the wing's ability to rapidly deploy combat ready forces across the globe. (Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Imwalle/Air National Guard)

Fighter pilot who tailed a civilian plane blamed for destroying F-16

Investigators blamed the pilot for his jet’s demise, saying the airman could have regained control over the F-16.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 weeks ago

Navy fires CO of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31

Cmdr. Cassidi Reese’s ouster stems from a loss of confidence after an arrest and charges for driving while intoxicated.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 months ago

Navy helicopter crashes in California, 1 injured

The helicopter was completing a routine training flight from Naval Air Facility El Centro at the time of the crash.

By Diana Stancy Correll

8 months ago

Red tape, lack of awareness hinder Air Force’s effort to keep pregnant airmen flying

Fewer than 50 airmen have sought permission to fly while pregnant since 2019, Air Force Times has learned.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Navy unveils up to $175,000 in bonuses for aviation department heads

Those who agree early for a five-year obligation will receive the largest bonuses.

By Diana Stancy Correll

10 months ago

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