The three-word greeting at center of 34 complaints at Air Force base IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 6
Widow of service member killed in Iran conflict was allegedly denied benefits by Pentagon because ‘we were not at war.’ So she took to social media “Getting this right for the families left behind isn’t a footnote.” We Got This Covered · Sep 6
In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 years In the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and diving reefs that thrived for over ten years. This innovative endeavor predated the establishment of national guidelines for artificial reefs. Many of these early reef-building efforts were… The Economic Times · Sep 6
Hegseth promises to protect military members who deliver religious greetings at Air Force base The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’ The Independent UK · Sep 6
'Long-Running Government Coverup': Expert Warns That 'Disclosure Day' Alien Film Highlights Truth A UFO researcher suggests Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' reflects alleged government UAP cover-ups, citing declassified records and congressional testimony, though no evidence of Hollywood-Washington coordination is found. International Business Times UK · Sep 5
US airman’s widow was told Iran conflict ‘is not technically a war’ in battle over benefits Maj. Alex Klinner, 33, was one of six military members onboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft when it crashed while supporting operations against Iran The Independent UK · Sep 4
JD Vance Rejects Calling Iran Conflict a 'War' as Fallen Airman's Widow Fights for Missing Family Benefits Vice President JD Vance's refusal to label the Iran conflict as a war affects military benefits for families of fallen soldiers, sparking controversy amidst ongoing strikes and political debate. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
After a KC-135 Crash in Iraq, a Widow's Public Outcry Forces Defense Review of Military Pay Air Force audits widow's account after combat pay discrepancies surface following an airman's fatal KC-135 crash during undeclared operations. Latin Times · Sep 3
Can Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategy Democrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will again The Independent UK · Sep 3
From Op Sindoor to flying NEET papers & Ram Mandir: How the Indian Air Force became a go-to force in times of crisis Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, a veteran of the Indian Air Force, takes charge as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust after a distinguished 43-year career in the IAF. His service included critical assignments, including the secure transportation of sensitive NEET-UG examination papers across the country.… The Economic Times · Sep 3
In 2009, the U.S. Air Force put 525,000 computers under ENERGY STAR power controls, replacing wasteful always-on use with sleep settings and targeting $15 million in annual savings Air Force's approach focused on putting computers into lower-power states when they were not being actively used. Under the settings being implemented at the time, monitors could enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity, while computers could enter a low-power state after 30 minutes. The Economic Times · Sep 2
Netflix Documentary Relives Night Trump Boarded Air Force One in Turkey Then Left on Another Jet A Netflix documentary reveals how Donald Trump secretly switched planes during a NATO summit in Ankara due to an Iranian threat, leaving the press corps unaware of his movements. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
The chaos inside Hegseth’s defense department that left Trump ‘concerned’ by scale of purge IN FOCUS: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, one of a long list of Pentagon departures under the defense secretary’s rule, has spoken out about his exit. Joe Sommerlad reports The Independent UK · Sep 1
Today I learned that F-35 pilots get $400,000 helmets with 'X-ray vision' - but the Pentagon almost ditched them F-35 pilots each get a $400,000 helmet connected to six infrared cameras mounted to the airframe of their fighter jet TechRadar · Aug 31
Reason · Aug 31 A Liberal Think Tank and an Air Force Major Are Trump's Latest Targets for Speech Policing Trump threatened the Center for American Progress with a defamation lawsuit, while Jason Watson faces a court martial for offending the president.
The Times of India · Aug 31 Did US military warn Hegseth over Iran war strain before latest escalation? What report claims Several senior US military leaders reportedly warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran was unsustainable and could weaken the military’s ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including against the US homeland.
Medical Daily · Aug 28 Marine Corps Requires Flu Shots for Recruits, Medical Staff and Base Child Care Workers by December 15 The Marine Corps named nine categories that must get flu shots this season, including base child care staff, with a December 15 deadline.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 After two decades of legal deadlock, accused 9/11 mastermind gets a 2028 trial date A U.S. Air Force judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, and three co-defendants to stand trial at Guantanamo Bay beginning June 5, 2028. The date follows decades of legal delays, failed plea agreements and renewed court battles over the military prosecution case.
Euronews · Aug 26 Poland to get four Airbus refuelling aircraft by 2030 Poland and Spain plan to jointly buy at least seven Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft for air refuelling and strategic transport, with four due in Poland by 2030 under the SAFE programme.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 In 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit but the mission lasted only 73.6 seconds In 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit. The spacecraft was designed to enter lunar orbit, but its Thor rocket exploded 73.6 seconds after launch. The mission later became known as Pioneer 0…
The Economic Times · Aug 25 CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret Moscow visit: Reports As per the report in Russian official media outlet, the aircraft, which originated from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC, touched down in the Russian capital at approximately 10 am Moscow time (07:00 GMT). According to available flight tracking data, the heavy-lift transport plane followed a multi-stop route…
The Times of India · Aug 24 Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes: Pilot ejects safely, probe launched A Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter jet crashed near the town of Szolnok on Monday, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft, prime minister Péter Magyar said.
TechRadar · Aug 22 The US Air Force wants its next generation of target drones to mimic stealth jets The US Air Force is seeking industry proposals for cheap, expendable drones that mimic stealth fighters, bombers, and smaller aerial threats.
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol Over Trump Impeachment Call Detained Again: Now 'Ordered Into Pretrial Confinement' Air Force Major Jason Watson faces potential court-martial after calling for Trump's impeachment. Detained in Maryland, his case highlights military legal challenges and public support.
TechRadar · Aug 20 USAF is buying banned DJI drones to train its operators against the 'most statistically probable real-world threat' The US Air Force is buying restricted DJI drones for nuclear missile base training, seeking realistic exposure to commercial drone threats.