Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt, commander of the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, was removed from his position at his own request.
In a closed-door meeting with senior lawmakers, Adm. Alvin Holsey insisted his decision is personal and had nothing to do with the operations in his command. He did not address the operations in his farewell remarks.
Three fighter pilots reported encountering a blue laser beam while on approach to Spangdahlem Air Base in three separate incidents. Even seemingly harmless beams, like those from laser pointers, can be dangerous to pilots.
Misawa Air Base, a shared U.S. and Japanese fighter base in northeastern Japan, was spared serious damage from a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck the area this week.
The U.S. military is coming off a big recruiting win in 2025. Top military and political leaders are now discussing how to keep the trend going and retain those who have signed up.
Prevendar, a command pilot with over 3,300 flight hours, will lead the Thunderbirds’ signature flying formations to showcase the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The Air Force has operated the KC-46A since 2022 and expects the aircraft to remain in service into the 2070s. It can carry up to 212,299 pounds of fuel and also be used for cargo, troop transport and medical evacuation.
Lt. Col. Michael Trott will be the first to fly the T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft to San Antonio, where his squadron will begin the final sprint to integrating the plane as the primary trainer for Air Force pilots.
For 70 years, NORAD’s Santa tracking program has given kids and families the chance to follow Santa Claus as he soars across the globe delivering presents.
