‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a yearA total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year. By Michael Scanlon14 hours ago
Air Force hits fiscal 2026 recruitment goal ahead of scheduleFive months ahead of the end of fiscal 2026, the Air Force and Space Force achieved their recruiting goal in part to the Delayed Entry Program.By Cristina Stassis19 hours ago
How the Space Force guaranteed a safe Artemis II launchSpace Launch Delta 45 personnel ensured safe launch conditions and emergency protocols ahead of the Wednesday Artemis II launch to the moon.By Cristina Stassis14 days ago
Airmen, guardians to follow shorter SkillBridge transition assistance timeline to match their rankThe Department of the Air Force limited the length airmen and guardians are able to participate in the civilian transition assistance program.By Cristina Stassis14 days ago
US forces rescue downed F-15 crew member in Iran, search for second continuesOne of two U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle pilots shot down by enemy fire in Iran has been rescued.By J.D. Simkins14 days ago
US F-15E fighter jet shot down over IranA search and rescue operation is underway for survivors.By J.D. Simkins, Nikki Wentling and Michael Scanlon2 weeks ago