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The US Air Force Just Dropped the Mother of All Bombs in Afghanistan
In the News

The US Air Force Just Dropped the Mother of All Bombs in Afghanistan

According to US Central Command, the Air Force just dropped its most powerful conventional weapon in its arsenal for the very … Continue reading The US Air Force Just Dropped the Mother of All Bombs in Afghanistan

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

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

Pardo’s Push: An Incredible Story of Bravery and Extraordinary Airmanship
In History

Pardo’s Push: An Incredible Story of Bravery and Extraordinary Airmanship

“When I was on that mission, there was no decision process – no delay – and I attribute that fact … Continue reading Pardo’s Push: An Incredible Story of Bravery and Extraordinary Airmanship

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

Boeing’s New 2040C Eagle Commercial is Incredibly Badass!
The Ready Room

Boeing’s New 2040C Eagle Commercial is Incredibly Badass!

The US Air Force is currently saddled with a quandary plaguing its air superiority capabilities. With fighter platforms aging rapidly … Continue reading Boeing’s New 2040C Eagle Commercial is Incredibly Badass!

Watch the F-22 Raptor Tear Through the Mach Loop
The Ready Room

Watch the F-22 Raptor Tear Through the Mach Loop

The US Air Force’s premier air superiority fighter is back in Europe, and this time, its pilots were given an … Continue reading Watch the F-22 Raptor Tear Through the Mach Loop

Congress Just Asked the Air Force to Look Into Restarting F-22 Production
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Congress Just Asked the Air Force to Look Into Restarting F-22 Production

US Congress has requested senior-level members of the US Air Force to explore the possibility of restarting production lines for … Continue reading Congress Just Asked the Air Force to Look Into Restarting F-22 Production

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

Watch How a B-1B Crew Preps and Launches their Lancer
The Ready Room

Watch How a B-1B Crew Preps and Launches their Lancer

  The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is one of the coolest (and fastest) bomber aircraft in existence, functioning as part of … Continue reading Watch How a B-1B Crew Preps and Launches their Lancer

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