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In July 1986, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed in California's Sequoia National Forest - two years before it was announced to the public.

The US Air Force Scrambled To Cover Up The Crash of One of Its Top-Secret Stealth Fighters

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The B-2 aircraft released an experimental weapon called QUICKSINK to help take out the decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa.

A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber helped sink an old warship in the Pacific with new anti-ship QUICKSINK bombs

Defense News

Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.

How the sixth-generation fighter jet will upend air warfare

Frank Kendall, secretary of the Department of the Air Force and 2024 Wash100 Award winner, gave updates on DAF modernization strategies during a keynote address at Life Cycle Industry Days on July 30. Kendall discussed numerous topics, including space security and optimizing USAF resources as the global operational ecosystem continues...

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Speaks on USAF Modernization at LCID 2024 Keynote

Savannah, GA

A mid-air collision between two aircraft caused the emergency drop of a Mk 15 nuclear bomb near Tybee Island, but where exactly did it land?

Where Did the Nuke That The US Air Force Accidentally Dropped On Georgia In the 1950s Go?

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After several years, Air Force One is seeing a big change, but financial and presidential challenges hampered initial development of the new aircraft.

Why Did The USAF Choose Boeing 747-8 Jet To Replace The Current Air Force One?

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The U.S. Navy is home to one of the largest air forces in the world, second only to the U.S. Air Force. The backbone of the Navy’s arsenal of aircraft is the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. These jets are equipped with advanced avionics and weapons systems and are designed for strike missions, air superiority, and aerial […]
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This Fighter Jet Makes Up Almost Half of the Navy’s Aircraft

The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing a $115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement on future helicopters. Including the new order, the Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft. “Whether it’s operating...

U.S. Army Orders Another 2 Chinook Helicopters from Boeing

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The Army’s home for intelligence and cyber operations will welcome its first female garrison commander in a change-of-command ceremony next week. Col. Yolanda Gore will be the 89th garrison commander of Fort Meade, Maryland, when she takes command from Col. Michael Sapp on Aug. 6. Gore recently served as...

Army’s second-largest post to have its first female commander

Sarasota, FL

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As Tropical Storm Debby made landfall yesterday, she unleashed heavy rain and flooding across several areas in Central Florida. Today, first responders and cleanup teams are assessing the damage, revealing the extent of the aftermath. One of the many affected areas is Sarasota, where significant flooding has been observed.

Flooding Ravages Sarasota: Dramatic Photos Unveil Devastation

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is based on a fourth generation fighter jet, but its advancements have ensured its continued use with the Navy for years.

Why The New F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet Is The Navy's Next-Level Fighter

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries...

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The AC-130’s presence for drills in South Korea was designed to send a simple message to its belligerent neighbor North Korea – deterrence.

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

The Marines are looking for weapons-mounted gear and ammo that can detect and blast drones out of the sky with “buckshot-like” capability. Marine Corps Systems Command posted a request for information from industry on July 15 seeking white papers on how developers would provide sensing, detection, defensive and offensive ways to counter drone threats at the Marine squad and platoon-level.

Drone killing Marines: Corps seeks ‘buckshot-like’ counter-drone gear

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Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the outgoing chief of the National Guard Bureau, said a proposal to transfer certain Air National Guard units into the Space Force could take away key resources from states.

National Guard Chief Warns of 'Unintended Consequences' of Transferring Air Guard Units to Space Force

A West Coast Marine F-35C Lightning II squadron has achieved initial operational capability. The Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hit that key milestone Wednesday, 1st Lt. Madison Walls, wing spokeswoman told Marine Corps Times. The status means a unit can employ, maintain and train on the jet.

Marines hit operational status with second carrier-capable F35-C unit

RIAT 2024 — Following a price dispute that dragged out negotiations, the US Air Force has reached a deal with Boeing to produce rapid prototypes of the E-7 Wedgetail, according to service Secretary Frank Kendall. The Air Force intends to definitize final terms for the contract in August, Kendall...

Air Force strikes deal with Boeing for E-7 Wedgetail

The aging A-10 Thunderbolt II, built for close-air support and anti-armor missions, has participated in maritime exercises with the US Navy.

Unusual photos show A-10 attack aircraft built to hunt tanks escorting a ballistic missile submarine

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Air Force Secretary “Absolutely Confident” 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated)

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has shed some more light on the status of the new sixth-generation stealth combat jet under development as part...

Air Force Secretary “Absolutely Confident” 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated)

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