David Roza
David Roza is a senior editor at Air & Space Forces Magazine. He covered local news in Downeast Maine and FDA policy in Washington D.C. before starting as an Air Force and Space Force reporter at Task & Purpose, where he became passionate about aircraft, spacecraft, and the people who operate them. Science fiction franchises such as Star Wars and Mobile Suit Gundam likely had something to do with it too. David can be reached at droza@afa.org or davidroza@protonmail.com.
Recent stories by David Roza
First Mission-Ready Skyraider II Arrives at Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force Special Operations Command marked a new chapter on April 3 when the first Skyraider II fully modified for military use arrived at Hurlburt Field, Fla.
VENOM F-16s Getting Closer to First Flight
A program meant to pave the way for autonomous combat flying technologies took a step forward April 1 with the arrival of the last fighter jet to complete the VENOM test fleet.
New Air Force ‘Doomsday’ Wing Boosts Nuclear Command and Control
The Air Force welcomed a new wing meant to improve command and control over the military's nuclear enterprise. The 95th Wing combines command and control units from the Active-Duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve under one roof to streamline command and ...
Aerial Porters Test New Gear to Load Faster, Reduce Injuries
Aerial porters at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., are trying a new technology meant to reduce strain and injury risk for “port dawgs,” the Airmen who balance math, physics, technique, and elbow grease to move heavy cargo and passengers on and off aircraft, often under ...
Air Force Child Care Staff Shortage Getting Worse at Some Bases
Two Air Force Child Development Centers began to turn away some families this month, a move that one military child care expert fears could be a sign of things to come for CDCs across the country.
End of an Era: Last F-16 for Training US Pilots Leaves Luke
After 42 years and more than 20,000 pilots, the last U.S. Air Force F-16 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., took off March 24 en route to its new home with the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Second Batch of Air Force Warrant Officers Graduate in Alabama
The Air Force doubled its number of warrant officers when the second cohort graduated Warrant Officer Training School on March 13 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
Air Force Reserve Aims to Make It Easier for Active Pilots to Switch Over
If Air Force pilots come over to the Reserve at the end of their 10-year Active service commitment, chances are the service will get much more bang for its buck. Airmen making that the switch, however, is no sure thing when airlines are hiring and ...
F-15E Strike Eagle Crew Unhurt After Emergency Landing
The crew of an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing was uninjured after making an emergency landing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., on March 18.
Is Traffic Getting onto Base a Readiness Issue?
Heavy traffic getting onto bases have afflicted many military bases across the country before. But the end of remote work and telework for most federal employees, coupled with issues specific to different bases, means the problem is getting renewed attention across the Air Force.
Watchdog: Hurricane Hunters Short On People and Planes, But Needs Data to Quantify It
Hurricane Hunters with the Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are struggling to keep up with a rising number of storms, but a government watchdog says both agencies need to refine their data-tracking efforts and improve interagency communication between its most senior ...
Robot Tug Could Save MQ-9 Reaper Maintainers Time, Money, and Risk
A prototype aircraft tug being tested out at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. could save MQ-9 Reaper maintainers time and money and cut down on safety risks on the flightline.
Retired Missileer Nominated to Be Air Force Manpower Secretary
Retired Col. Richard Anderson, a former missileer with 30 years of service, has been nominated for the position of assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs.
Air Force Revives Air Race With an F-22 ACE Twist
After an 89-year hiatus, the Air Force brought back a historic air race meant to prepare F-22 pilots and ground crews for future conflict while competing for bragging rights.
By-Product of DEI Purge: Air Force Vets Find Their History Erased
Late last month, the Office of the Secretary of Defense ordered the removal of military news content that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion, and in the weeks since, some Air Force veterans and civilians have been surprised by what disappeared.