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How Combat Tree Made the F-4 Phantom II the Deadliest Fighter Over Vietnam in the 1970s
The Ready Room

How Combat Tree Made the F-4 Phantom II the Deadliest Fighter Over Vietnam in the 1970s

Imagine, as a fighter pilot, being able to see your enemy without them knowing you’re even in the area. Sounds … Continue reading How Combat Tree Made the F-4 Phantom II the Deadliest Fighter Over Vietnam in the 1970s

President-Elect Trump Wants to End the Air Force One Replacement Program
In the News

President-Elect Trump Wants to End the Air Force One Replacement Program

In a tweet posted this morning to his personal account, President-Elect of the United States Donald Trump expressed his disdain … Continue reading President-Elect Trump Wants to End the Air Force One Replacement Program

The US Military Planned on Using This Crazy Modified C-130 to Rescue Hostages in Iran
In History

The US Military Planned on Using This Crazy Modified C-130 to Rescue Hostages in Iran

The early hours of November 4th, 1979 found US Marines guarding the American embassy in Tehran on edge. Armed with M-16A1 … Continue reading The US Military Planned on Using This Crazy Modified C-130 to Rescue Hostages in Iran

Opinion: Hating the F-35 Has Become a Fad
In the News, The Ready Room

Opinion: Hating the F-35 Has Become a Fad

By Armando Heredia and Ian D’Costa for The Tactical Air Network We won’t beat around the bush. Simply put — it’s now … Continue reading Opinion: Hating the F-35 Has Become a Fad

Chasing the U-2 Dragon Lady
The Ready Room

Chasing the U-2 Dragon Lady

The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady was arguably one of Clarence “Kelly” Johnson’s finest Cold War innovations. Able to fly at … Continue reading Chasing the U-2 Dragon Lady

Watch as Three Airdropped Humvees Plummet to Their Demise
The Ready Room

Watch as Three Airdropped Humvees Plummet to Their Demise

Earlier this week, the US Army’s famed 173rd Airborne Brigade participated in an airdrop at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in … Continue reading Watch as Three Airdropped Humvees Plummet to Their Demise

The B-52 is About to Enter the Fight Against Daesh
In the News

The B-52 is About to Enter the Fight Against Daesh

With the US Air Force’s forward-deployed B-1B Lancers pulling out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in January for upgrades … Continue reading The B-52 is About to Enter the Fight Against Daesh

The FBI is Home to Some of the Baddest Special Ops Aviators Around
The Ready Room

The FBI is Home to Some of the Baddest Special Ops Aviators Around

We’ve all heard of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment of the United States Army- the legendary Night Stalkers, who … Continue reading The FBI is Home to Some of the Baddest Special Ops Aviators Around

More Details on the LRS-B Come to Light
In the News

More Details on the LRS-B Come to Light

The Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) is probably the second-most anticipated aircraft of the decade, right after the F-35 Lightning II … Continue reading More Details on the LRS-B Come to Light

The Sneakiest Pass of All Sneak Passes
The Ready Room

The Sneakiest Pass of All Sneak Passes

The sneak pass is probably one of my most favorite maneuvers performed by the US Navy’s Blue Angels and the … Continue reading The Sneakiest Pass of All Sneak Passes

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