This T-7 aircraft made a 1,400-mile journey of ferrying flights from the Boeing factory in St. Louis, Missouri. Three decades later, a platoon that saw action before and during the Battle of Mogadishu has yet to receive recognition for their valor. Mark your calendar: The U.S. Air Force plans to fly its first T-7A Red Hawk trainer halfway across the country for testing. Three decades on and there are still no valor awards for the men of 3rd platoon, Charlie Company. Gen. Mark Milley said he'll take steps to protect himself and his family after comments by former President Donald Trump. Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks. By Hope Hodge Seck
8 months ago The first two T-7s will head to Edwards Air Force Base in California this fall, and a third will undergo testing on extreme weather conditions elsewhere. This soldier is aiming to compete in a debut sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics next summer. Its flight marks the beginning of the T-7′s final development phase before Boeing starts producing military-ready jets. Boeing's T-7 has struggled with safety issues and testing and schedule delays, and lawmakers want the Air Force to speed up the Red Hawk's acquisition. Load More