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Air Force fighter pilots fall below sortie minimum to be deemed combat ready

Fighter pilots are flying one sortie a month, well below the around nine per month to be deemed combat mission capable, a Mitchell Institute expert said.

By Cristina Stassis

2 days ago

Congress may alter Air Force fighter structure as service fails to reach 1,145 aircraft minimum

In response to a 2025 Air Force report, Congress can now consider the fighter force structure amid proposals to divest older aircraft and pilot shortages.

By Cristina Stassis

6 days ago

Marine, actor, spy: ‘Ortiz’s War’ depicts pursuits of World War II commando

Written by Katie S. Sanders and Nicholas Reynolds, "Ortiz's War" weaves the tale of the most battle-decorated member of the OSS.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Army offers bonuses topping $200K to keep aviation warrant officers in uniform

Eligible Army pilots can earn up to nearly $210,000 in bonuses under a program designed to keep experienced aviators in uniform.

6 weeks ago

25 years later, ‘Band of Brothers’ still resonates

The seminal HBO miniseries about World War II paratroopers is remembered by actors, who will participate in a symposium at the National WWII Museum.

By Dave Kindy

8 weeks ago

As fighter pilots prepare to command drone wingmen, BAE bets on new helmet tech

BAE Systems unveiled new helmet display technology designed to enable fighter pilots to be one-person command centers.

8 weeks ago