Arkansas National Guard deploys to U.S.-Mexico borderRoughly 40 Arkansas guardsmen will deploy from April 1 to May 30 to Eagle Pass, Texas, according to the governor’s office.By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate6 weeks ago
New in 2024: Corps gets last 2 new Harrier pilots amid aviation revampThe Marine Corps already has deactivated some Harrier and Hornet squadrons as part of the transition to the F-35B and F-35C.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Drones, planes need new weapons and sensors, says special ops officialThe gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare.By Todd South12 months ago
F-15EX tests added missile capabilitiesThe tests place the F-15EX one step closer to carrying more missiles than any other U.S. Air Force fighter.By Stephen Losey16 months ago
Air Force to replace Kadena F-15 squadrons with rotational fightersBut the longer-term plans for fighters at Kadena are not yet set.By Stephen Losey18 months ago
Texas Guardsman dies by self-inflicted gunshot on border missionThe soldier shot himself with his duty weapon — an M4 carbine, according to an official document.By Davis Winkie and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune19 months ago
Georgia residents say Air Force flyover damaged their homesResidents said the Little League tournament flyover seemed louder and lower than usual and shook their homes.21 months ago
Lakenheath sees at least 3 emergency F-15 jet landings in one weekAt least two of the American fighter planes have been fixed and returned to flight.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Congress passes budget with defense boost, $13.6 billion in Ukraine aidSenate lawmakers finalized a $1.5 trillion spending bill late Thursday that provides $13.6 billion in new aid for Ukraine and gives funding stability for the Defense Department for the rest of the fiscal year.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould2 years ago
Frontline Photos: March 6, 2022Arriving safely in Poland, refueling over Eastern Europe, aiming from a helicopter and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.2 years ago
Eagle II gets its claws: F-15EX fires first missile in Gulf of Mexico testThe test pilot who fired the missile called it another step towards getting the F-15EX ready for combat.By Stephen Losey2 years ago
Frontline Photos: Jan. 2, 2022Dive training, flying into the sunset, morning colors and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.2 years ago