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Col. Randy Stoeckmann, 934th Mission Support Group commander, left, and Col. Ken Rose, 934th Maintenance Group commander, right, salute deploying 934th Airlift Wing members at Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station on Feb. 16,
2022. Airmen from the wing are deploying in support of a broader effort to demonstrate our commitment to our NATO allies. (Chris Farley/Air Force)

US Air Force would face tough choices in Russian air assault on Ukraine

Military experts in the U.S. are urging Western nations to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses, fearing that Russia will swiftly take over its former territory’s airspace.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

U.S. airmen from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo on to a Boeing 757 Jan. 22, 2022 at Travis Air Force Base, California. Since 2014, the United States has committed more than $5.4 billion in total assistance to Ukraine, including security and non-security assistance. The United States reaffirms its steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in support of a secure and prosperous Ukraine. (Nicholas Pilch/Air Force)

US Air Force ramps up intel flights, weapons shipments to Ukraine

Flight trackers have spotted American Rivet Joint, Global Hawk, Reaper and Joint STARS aircraft, plus allied assets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots

Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Construction, renovation, unit moves solidify Grand Forks AFB’s role as the center of the service’s ISR mission

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing will add units at remote sites to its command, starting next year.

18 months ago

House lawmakers put limits on the Air Force’s planned Global Hawk divestment

The Air Force wants to retire its RQ-4 Block 30 surveillance drones in fiscal 2021.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Senate defense bill limits Air Force’s aircraft retirement plans

Divestments of aircraft like the A-10, KC-10 and KC-135 have been restricted.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago