Latest "reconnaissance" stories

An airman marshals a RC-26 reconnaissance plane

Air Guard’s RC-26 reconnaissance planes head into retirement

The Air Force argued that maintaining the three-decade-old planes cost $30 million each year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Air Force’s first Pacific MQ-9 squadron comes at crossroads for drone

The 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will provide eyes in the sky over east Asia.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Plan to give enlisted pilots new jobs ‘back on track’ after complaints

“We have worked really hard ... to make sure to get the train back on the track," Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

First JSTARS jet flies into retirement after nearly 30 years of service

The Air Force plans to retire four of its 16 E-8C JSTARS planes by Oct. 1.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

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

14 months ago

The Air Force is ready to retire four E-8C Joint STARS jets in 2022

Airmen associated with the aircraft can switch to other jobs at Robins Air Force Base or transfer elsewhere.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

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