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The U.S. Air Force has approved production of 14 next-generation T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft, marking a major step toward replacing jets that have trained pilots for over 60 years. The first all-digitally designed Air Force aircraft will prepare students for advanced fighter and bomber cockpits starting in 2027.
The U.S. Air Force is backing a startup's plan to beam solar power from space to remote military bases, reviving a concept shelved 20 years ago when launch costs were too high. Falling rocket prices and laser improvements are making the once-impossible idea a reality.
A U.S. Air Force pilot turned program manager has shattered 17 Guinness World Records while raising thousands for underprivileged kids. His quirky feats range from fire knife spins to popping 200 balloons with a nail.
U.S. Air Force pilots from Florida's 920th Rescue Wing turned a routine training flight into a dramatic ocean rescue, pulling 11 people from the Atlantic after their small plane went down. Racing against thunderstorms and fuel limits, the crew found every passenger alive.
U.S. Air Force pilots saved 11 people from a crashed plane 80 miles offshore, completing the mission with just five minutes of fuel remaining. The survivors had been drifting in a raft for five hours with no way to call for help.
After a massive 10-day search across Morocco's coastline, U.S. and Moroccan forces recovered two missing American soldiers, bringing them home to their families. More than 1,000 personnel worked tirelessly across 8,200 square miles of ocean and coastal terrain.
NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management just launched NASA Force, a new talent pipeline bringing America's best engineers and technologists directly into the space program. If you've ever dreamed of working on moon missions or Mars exploration, your path just got clearer.
When a twin-engine plane went down 80 miles off Florida's coast, an Air Force rescue crew already in the air for training pivoted instantly to save 11 lives. All survivors made it home safely.
All 11 people aboard a small plane survived after it ditched in the Atlantic Ocean, thanks to Air Force rescue teams who hoisted survivors from life rafts with just five minutes of fuel to spare. The dramatic rescue unfolded in choppy seas after the aircraft's emergency beacon alerted the Coast Guard.
Actress Sydney Sweeney shared a heartfelt tribute to her younger brother Trent, a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant currently deployed overseas. The sweet sibling moment sparked a wave of gratitude for service members stationed around the world.
A U.S. Air Force pilot turned program manager has broken 17 Guinness World Records, from fire knife spinning to bursting 200 balloons with a nail. He's using his record-breaking feats to raise money for sports equipment for underfunded youth programs.
US Air Force crews saved all 11 people aboard a plane that crashed into waters off the Florida coast. Everyone survived thanks to the swift response of trained rescue teams.
When gunmen kidnapped 46 students and teachers from three schools in Oyo State, Nigeria's Air Force immediately launched surveillance missions to bring them home safely. Aerial intelligence is now guiding rescue teams on the ground in a coordinated effort across multiple agencies.
A U.S. Air Force major has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from bursting 200 balloons with a nail to spinning flaming knives on a balance board. His nonprofit turns these quirky feats into sports equipment donations for underfunded youth programs worldwide.
In a daring joint operation, the U.S. military and CIA successfully rescued a missing crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The high-stakes mission ended safely, bringing the airman home.
After eight crashes in one season and giving birth while chasing her Olympic dream, Air Force bobsledder Jasmine Jones is racing in Milan Cortina. The single mom joined the military to get the training she needed to finally make Team USA.
An Air Force officer juggling combat missions and software development has earned 17 Guinness World Records, from visiting 49 museums in 24 hours to bouncing basketballs on a balance board. His achievements show what's possible when determination meets creativity.
Eight military aircraft from different Air Force branches flew together over Miami Beach in a Memorial Day tribute that honored fallen heroes and showcased America's defense capabilities. The "Arsenal of Freedom" formation included everything from a massive B-52 bomber to cutting-edge F-35 fighters.
The Nigerian Air Force is launching specialized medical centers and job programs for retired personnel, treating veterans as vital national assets. Over 400 veterans attended the Lagos forum where leaders announced presidential approval for life insurance and overdue benefits.
Air Force Captain Charlene Sufficool joined 103 skydivers from 20 countries to shatter an 18-year-old world record for the largest canopy formation ever created. The Montana native who started as a cadet scared to join an all-boys aviation club just led one of the most complex aerial achievements in skydiving history.
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