April 2017

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The war on ISIS reached a new high while the Middle East experienced a “carrier gap.”

Forget about a family of systems. Next-generation air dominance will require an aircraft with a family

B-52s returned to the Middle East for the first time in 25 years so the Air Force could set up regular bomber rotations.

By Amy Hudson

USAF continues to refine its deployment model in the face of uncertainty.

By Wilson Brissett

For the first time in decades, the Air Force has "flying sergeants."

By Brian W. Everstine

In Afghanistan, a series of small errors and bad luck killed five in a helicopter crash.

By Jennifer Hlad

Airmen of the 386th AEW provide the logistical, electronic warfare, and RPA support needed to prosecut

By Wilson Brissett

Air defense was focused on the Russians. Then it was terrorists. Now it is both.

By Gideon Grudo

With stealth and electronic capabilities far surpassing Israel’s other aircraft, the F-35 will introdu

By John A. Tirpak

For 45 years, fighter pilots have learned to survive by getting beaten up by “Red Air.”