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At 103, this P-51 Mustang pilot could soon become WWII’s last ace

James McCubbin, 103, is under consideration for recognition as a WWII ace for shooting down enemy aircraft in his P-51 Mustang.

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How the Air Force can move from storming to norming hair standards

In this opinion piece, two Air Force officers examine why the service's women's hair policy remains contentious and how leaders can address it.

Camouflage and tiaras: First active-duty Miss America reflects on year

2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, 23, will complete her year as the first active-duty Miss America in January.

Under Trump, decision on Air Force’s NGAD will shape fleet for decades

The Air Force struggled for much of 2024 to figure out how — and even whether — to proceed with its planned sixth-generation fighter.

China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

The Chinese government continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and says it must come under its control.

Navy, Air Force cleared to fly Ospreys after inspecting gears

A cracked gear led to a November 2023 Osprey crash that killed eight airmen. The military is trying to see which Ospreys might risk a similar failure.

Air Force secretary: Elon Musk ‘not a warfighter,’ needs to learn more

The outgoing Air Force secretary threw shade at Musk after the key Trump adviser blasted crewed fighter jets.

Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies

The waivers are part of an effort to boost recruitment numbers after the service failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2023.

This Marine unit now has its own tool to blast drones out of the sky

The system replaces a cumbersome legacy platform Marines have long used to defend the skies: The Man-Portable Air Defense System, or MANPADs.

Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says

House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.