Tuskegee Airman Kirksey Dies

April 24, 2008

A pilot of the famed World War II Tuskegee Airmen, Lee Roy Kirksey of Charlotte, N.C., died April 4, according to an April 16 report in the Charlotte Observer. He was 86.

Reserve Wing Becomes First in the Air Force to Get Its Own F-35

Nov. 8, 2024

The 301st Fighter Wing in Fort Worth, Texas, became the first standalone Reserve unit in the Air Force to get its own F-35s, welcoming the first fighter Nov. 5.

What Military Personnel Policies Could Change Under President Trump

Nov. 8, 2024

When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he could reverse policies regarding abortion and transgender service members, though recent pushes in Congress to improve military pay and quality of life will likely continue, according to a leading national security expert.

Pentagon Plans $6 Billion in Ukraine Aid Ahead of Presidential Change

Nov. 7, 2024

President Joe Biden’s administration plans to commit some $6 billion in aid for Ukraine in the next two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed Nov. 7.

To Boost Tech Innovation, NATO Follows Path Blazed by Air Force

Nov. 7, 2024

NATO has taken a page from the Air Force’s innovation playbook, setting up a technology accelerator and a venture fund to nurture and financially support small companies working on cutting edge technology development in critical fields.

What Could the Air Force Look Like Under a New Trump Administration?

Nov. 7, 2024

What direction the Department of the Air Force will take in the second administration of President Donald Trump remains unclear, but observers expect a shift away from long-term, leap-ahead programs to “here and now” resourcing for readiness and platforms now in production like the F-35 and B-21. They also said…

Air Force Promotes Just Over 500 New Chief Master Sergeants

Nov. 7, 2024

Just over 500 senior master sergeants are getting a promotion to chief master sergeant this year, the Air Force Personnel Center announced Nov. 7, as the promotion rate held relatively steady.

Space Force General: We Need More Guardians in Joint Roles

Nov. 6, 2024

The Space Force needs more Guardians in joint roles, and U.S. Space Command needs more non-Guardians in its ranks to make sure the U.S. military is making full use of its space capabilities, said Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, head of Space Forces-Space.

F-35s Deploy to Kadena, with No Set Timeline for F-15EX Arrival

Nov. 6, 2024

F-35 fighters from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, giving the strategically located base more fifth-generation airpower.

Behind the Scenes of a Minuteman ICBM Launch with Three Test Warheads

Nov. 6, 2024

The U.S. launched a Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Nov. 5., in an important test of the weapon's ability to strike its targets with multiple warheads.

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