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January 18, 2016

The Air Force will no longer fire three volley salutes at veteran funerals

The Air Force can no longer support riflemen for funeral services for veteran retirees.

January 18, 2016

The most dangerous and difficult job fighter pilots face today

The job of a Wild Weasel is more hazardous and difficult than shooting down enemy jets, according to retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Hampton in his new book.

January 18, 2016

This World War I ace went on to survive two plane crashes and 22 days lost at sea

Capt. Edward Rickenbacker was a hero of World War I who earned the title, 鈥淎ce of Aces,鈥� a French Croix de Guerre, and a Medal of Honor despite joining the flying corps at 27, two years over the then-maximum age of 25.

January 8, 2016

Rep. Hunter: Why we must give careful consideration to a 'gender neutral' military

What cannot happen is that the armed services will be forced to lower various specialty standards, in order to remain 鈥済ender neutral.鈥�

January 7, 2016

Georgia officer who shot and killed Air Force vet could soon face charges

An Atlanta-area prosecutor said Thursday he planned to ask for an indictment of a police officer who shot and killed an unarmed U.S. Air Force veteran last year.

December 20, 2015

Hagel demands answers on 'rot' at Air Force nuclear missile base

It was an attitude problem, Air Force commanders insisted, not a matter of competence. And besides, they contended, security was never at risk in spite of what one commander called "rot" in the crew force.

December 20, 2015

Air Force strips 17 officers of power to launch intercontinental nuclear missiles

The Air Force stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control -- and, if necessary, launch -- nuclear missiles after a string of unpublicized failings, including a remarkably dim review of their unit's launch skills. The group's deputy commander said it is suffering "rot" within its ranks.聽

December 20, 2015

More missteps: Air Force officials in charge of nukes left open blast door, sources say

Twice this year alone, Air Force officers entrusted with the launch keys to nuclear-tipped missiles have been caught leaving open a blast door that is intended to help prevent a terrorist or other intruder from entering their underground command post, Air Force officials have told The Associated Press.

December 20, 2015

Air Force general in charge of nuclear missiles fired over 'conduct'

The two-star general in charge of all Air Force nuclear missiles was fired Friday following a probe into alleged personal misbehavior -- just days after another key official overseeing U.S. nuclear power was relieved of duty.

December 20, 2015

Congress forcing military to keep unwanted assets, programs despite spending cuts, report says

Lawmakers are forcing the services to keep ships, aircraft, military bases, retiree benefits and other programs that defense leaders insist they don't want, can't afford or simply won't be able to use despite spending cuts.聽