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US Air Force has a $14 billion supply hole, service officials say

As the force grapples with supply chain and maintenance issues, sustainment funding to fill the $14 billion gap is becoming increasingly necessary.

By Cristina Stassis

2 days ago

US Air Force to extend service of B-1, B-2 bombers, official says

The service lives of the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit will be extended, with their pilots to be some of the first to fly the B-21 Raider.

By Cristina Stassis

3 days ago

F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say

Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.

5 days ago

For young Americans, the 9/11 attacks and subsequent wars are history, not memory

Millions of Americans came of age surrounded by the consequences of 9/11 without ever experiencing the wars themselves.

By Natalie Oliverio

9 days ago

US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses

The Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper after combat losses.

By Michael Scanlon

2 weeks ago

Vance pledges to help airman’s widow after online backlash exposed benefit gaps

After Air Force Maj. Alex Klinner died in a KC-135 crash during operations against Iran, his wife Libby struggled to receive some combat-related benefits.

By Cristina Stassis

2 weeks ago