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Congress may alter Air Force fighter structure as service fails to reach 1,145 aircraft minimum

In response to a 2025 Air Force report, Congress can now consider the fighter force structure amid proposals to divest older aircraft and pilot shortages.

By Cristina Stassis

7 hours ago

After 286 days at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand

The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday morning after more than 200 days at sea.

By Thomas Suen and Chalinee Thirasupa, Reuters

7 days ago

MH-139 Grey Wolf reaches initial operational capability

The Air Force declared the MH-139 Grey Wolf operational, as the service moves to replace aging UH-1N Hueys.

By Cristina Stassis

7 days ago

Contamination prompts Wyoming air base to halt Minuteman III communications testers

Traces of polychlorinated biphenyls were found on AN/PRM-10 test oscillator kits at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, home to 150 Minuteman III ICBM systems.

By Cristina Stassis

8 days ago

Joint Base Andrews activates new helicopter squadron for HH-60W mission

The 5th Helicopter Squadron, which activated Thursday, is slated to be the first unit on base to receive and train with the HH-60W Jolly Green IIs.

By Cristina Stassis

11 days ago

Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion ceiling contract for F-15 production, modernization

The Air Force has awarded Boeing a sole-source contract with a $131.23 billion ceiling to produce, modernize and sustain F-15 fighters.

By Michael Scanlon

11 days ago