July 5, 2017 NORAD responds after Russian bombers zoom around Japan A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear nuclear-capable bombers flew around Japan on Tuesday, prompting the Japanese military to scramble fighter jets as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) increased its threat posture, two U.S. defense officials revealed to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ.
July 5, 2017 Lockdown lifted at Arizona Air Force base after reports of shots fired A lockdown at an Air Force base in Arizona was lifted Monday, more than an hour after "unconfirmed" reports of shots fired there, as a Pentagon official told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ it likely was a false alarm.
July 5, 2017 Engine plummets from B-52 during training flight An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber declared an in-flight emergency Wednesday after one of its engines dropped from the aircraft while flying over North Dakota, the Air Force revealed.
July 5, 2017 Airman who disappeared during late-night swim off Guam coast presumed dead Officials at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam said Sunday that an airman who disappeared during a late night swim off a beach is presumed dead.
July 5, 2017 Drone pilot? Air Force offering up to $175G retention bonus The U.S. Air Force announced Friday that it's offering experienced drone pilots a bonus worth up to $175,000 illustrating the military’s focus on the evolution of unmanned warfare.
July 5, 2017 Air Force struggling with fighter pilot shortage amid ongoing air wars The U.S. Air Force is struggling to fill a shortage of 700 fighter pilots by the end of the year, even as the U.S. battles in three air wars against ISIS in Iraq, Syria and Libya.
July 5, 2017 Air Force stands pat as Marines set to change titles to replace 'man' As the Navy and Marines prepare to alter dozens of military titles to conform to gender-neutral terminology, the Air Force is bucking the trend and will be keeping the "man" in airman.
July 5, 2017 Two F-16 fighter jets collide mid-air in Georgia, both pilots safely eject Two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 fighter jets crashed Tuesday night in Georgia, officials said in a statement.
July 5, 2017 US Air Force lieutenant found dead in room in UAE A U.S. Air Force lieutenant serving in the United Arab Emirates was found dead in her room Monday and authorities were investigating the cause of her death.
July 5, 2017 Number of Air Force bombs dropped on ISIS hits 7-month high The U.S. Air Force dropped more bombs on the Islamic State terror group in June than any time in the past seven months.