US Air Force Colonel Survives F-15E Strike Eagle Crash in Iran
An unnamed U.S. Air Force weapons systems officer known as “Bravo” detailed his survival after being shot down over Iran in April.
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Pete Hegseth Pushed Downed Air Force Crew to Appear on 60 Minutes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth played an unusually hands-on role in pushing two Air Force crew members shot down over Iran in April to appear on 60 Minutes.
Trump Urges Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Stay Through Midterms
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tendered his resignation last week following clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump Secretly Escapes Iran Missile Threat on Air Force One
U.S. security officials used the legacy Air Force One as a decoy while the president boarded an alternate military jet. The Catering Truck Transfer at Ankara Esenboga Airport Facing an active threat during the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Secret Service abandoned standard departure protocols. After publicly boarding the legacy Boeing 747 serving as Air … Read more
New Air Force App Helps Troops Meet Fitness Standards
Capt. Zachary Hicks, an urgent care physician with the 374th Medical Group, has launched “Military Fitness Score,” a mobile application designed to consolidate physical fitness standards across the U.S. armed forces. The free app, which went live on July 16, allows service members to calculate scores, track individual training progress, and manage diagnostic data for … Read more
Air Force urges people to report flying objects as Spring Storm 2026 kicks off | News
Starting May 18, air threat alerts will be tested via the “Ole valmis!” mobile application as part of the Spring Storm 2026 exercise. The Air Force is calling on the public to utilize the app to report any aircraft sightings. Integrating Public Observation into National Defense The “Ole valmis!” (which translates to “Be Prepared!”) app … Read more
From destroyers to drones, how a Europe-led coalition aims to open the Strait of Hormuz
The New Era of Maritime Security: Beyond the Strait of Hormuz The recent mobilization of the Multinational Military Mission (MMA) to secure the Strait of Hormuz is more than just a tactical response to a regional blockade. It represents a fundamental shift in how global powers protect the “arteries” of international trade. When 40 nations … Read more
Missing UFO Expert: FBI & Sheriff Seek Footage of Retired Air Force General
The Disappearance of General McCasland: A Deep Dive into UFOs, National Security, and the Search for Answers The unexplained disappearance of retired Air Force General William Neil McCasland has ignited a firestorm of speculation, blending concerns for his well-being with anxieties surrounding classified information and the ongoing mystery of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known … Read more
World-class athlete takes on Air Force OTS > Air Force > Features
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The modern U.S. Air Force isn’t just building pilots and maintainers; it’s cultivating a new breed of leader, one forged in the crucible of rigorous training and uniquely prepared for the complexities of 21st-century warfare. The story of Viva Kreis, an Officer Training School (OTS) graduate and Olympic … Read more
An 82-year mystery ends with missing RAAF fighters found in PNG plane wreckage
When Robert Burrowes answered a phone call from an Australian Defence Force genealogist asking if he was related to RAAF fighter Thomas Burrowes, he had no idea an 82‑year‑old mystery was about to be solved. The wartime mission and its disappearance Tom Burrowes, who had joined the RAAF cadets at 16 but was barred from … Read more