US military plane goes down in massive plume of black smoke in Death Valley

The plane was part of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the military’s official aerial demonstration team, the social media post said.

Pilot hospitalized after Air Force fighter plane crashes during training flight in Southern California

A pilot was hospitalized after a Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed during an Air Force training mission Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Trona in rural San Bernardino County, military officials said
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Air Force updates officer developmental education policy

The Air Force is changing in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active-duty service members as part of a broader policy review.
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Air Force Expects Next-Generation Airlifter in Service by Early 2040s

The Air Force says it could have a next-generation military transport aircraft in service as soon as 2041, but it still wants the C-17 and C-5 up and running for decades to come.

‘Missiles detonating mere feet' away: Air Force F-16 commander earns rare Silver Star for Middle East mission

Air Force F-16 commander Lt. Col. William Parks received a Silver Star for a heroic combat mission, dodging enemy missiles while saving wingmen's lives.

U.S. Air Force receives its 100th KC-46A Pegasus air-refueling tanker

The U.S. Air Force took delivery of its 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus air-refueling tankers at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif.
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