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Air Force’s number two chaplain removed for ‘leadership shortfalls’

The second-highest ranking religious leader in the Air Force has been removed from his post.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 months ago

F-15QA bound for Qatar declares emergency upon landing, leaves runway in Illinois; USAF pilots eject safely

Both U.S. Air Force active duty pilots on board “ejected safely and sustained only minor injuries,” according to the service.

By Kent Miller

2 years ago

100-year-old WWII veteran survived POW camps and forced march

It wasn’t until three years ago that Bob Teichgraeber talked openly about his experience as a prisoner of war.

By Mike Koziatek, News-Democrat via AP

3 years ago

Gen. Van Ovost takes the reins at Air Mobility Command

Van Ovost was previously AMC’s deputy commander. Before that she served as the Air Force’s director of staff at the Pentagon, where she advised leadership on diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Officer from Scott AFB dies after being found unconscious in pool

Air Force Capt. Nicholas J. Egich, 30, died Friday in Illinois.

By Air Force Times staff

3 years ago

First Air Force JAG officer to wear hijab featured in short NBC documentary

Capt. Maysaa Ouza, the first Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps officer to wear hijab, is featured in a new short documentary from NBC’s Left Field this week.

By Kent Miller

5 years ago