First Special Service Force was a unique World War II Americano-Canadian commando unit
The unit’s legacy lives on in the Army’s Special Forces, the “Green Berets.”
Branch: Air Force
Air superiority is a required component in modern warfare
In modern conflict, air power can win or lose a war.
Why the Air Force wants to retire its A-10 fleet early – and why it’s right to do so
The mighty A-10 was living on borrowed time, with plans already underway to retire the entire fleet before the close of the decade.
The Air Force wants to give its F-35 a big boost in range
The Air Force is looking to give its F-35’s a big boost in range by adding external fuel tanks to the fighter as a part of its massive Block 4 upgrade.
How the military has influenced fashion through the decades
Green on green might never catch on, but it’s clear that the military can influence fashion, as odd as it seems.
How an F-15E scored its only air-to-air kill… with a bomb
America’s F-15 Eagle has long since secured a position in the pantheon of the world’s greatest fighters. With an incredible air combat record of 104 wins and zero losses, the fourth generation powerhouse we call the F-15 remains America’s fastest air superiority fighter, beating out even the venerable F-22 Raptor. But the F-15E Strike Eagle, […]
‘Warfare’ shows the brutal reality of combat for an elite unit
The men are scared, confused, and outnumbered. But they still act, they still fight, and that’s exactly what courage entails.
Air Force Special Operations Command celebrates 35 years of heroism and service
AFSOC personnel deployed to every combat theater of the Global War on Terror.
Caseless ammo could be the future of cartridges
We are finally getting to the point where we are experimenting with different case designs, which might lead to caseless technology.
A stealth bomber for the toughest missions: The B-2 Spirit
The strategic bomber’s stealth capabilities mean that it can stay hidden from enemy radars for long periods of time.
Operation Midnight Hammer: How American stealth bombers struck Iran’s nuclear facilities
Three days ago, the United States Air Force carried out the largest stealth bomber air strike in history.
The F-15I Ra’am fighter jet is an Israeli thunder enabling the country’s success against Iran
Since its introduction in the late 1970s, the international F-15 fleet has a kill ratio of over 100 to zero.
The military roots of Juneteenth and why we celebrate it
Each year, Americans celebrate Juneteenth on June 19, the anniversary of the day General Gordon Granger issued his emancipation order.
Boeing makes a significant step toward fielding truly combat-capable drone wingmen
Boeing just made a significant step toward fielding truly combat-capable drone wingmen.
The gravity of the situation: How to fly a fighter upside down
What happens when you fly upside down in a fighter jet? Does everything fall-up and hit the windshield? That’s a great question. As fighter pilots, we go upside down all the time. However, we rarely maneuver the jet so that objects float, or “fall-up.” When we turn, we start by rolling in the direction we […]
Air Force gives us a glimpse of its new AGM-181 LRSO nuclear missile
The LRSO is meant to replace America’s long-serving AGM-86B nuclear-armed air-launch cruise missiles.
The five best bayonets still in use around the world
Bayonets are still widely used by the U.S. military and by militiaries across the world.
Martha Gellhorn: The only woman present on D-Day
Martha Gellhorn was a daring journalist who even managed to sneak her way into the D-Day invasion.
To take out drone swarms, the US is fielding fighter jets with an astounding 50 air-to-air missiles
The Air Force and BAE are equipping America’s favorite Mach 2 ground-pounder, the F-15E Strike Eagle, with an astounding 50 missiles!
Tu-95 Bear: The ‘old’ Russian bomber that can’t be replaced
The production of the Tu-95 and the Tu-22M ended after the 1991 collapse of the USSR, meaning that any of them lost on Sunday couldn’t be replaced.
Spy satellites aren’t nearly as all-seeing as you think
Common perceptions of American spy satellites greatly exaggerate their capability. Here’s the real truth about these eyes in the sky.
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 1 takes flight marking a big step toward fielding world’s fastest jet
Hermeus has officially taken flight with its Quarterhorse Mk 1 technology demonstrator, marking a significant step toward its goal of fielding a fully reusable uncrewed hypersonic aircraft. This first successful test flight, announced on May 27, was centered on demonstrating the Quarterhorse Mk 1’s high-speed take-off and landing capabilities, which are essential due to Quarterhorse’s […]
The incredible true story of American fighters taking on an Iranian drone swarm and winning
On the night of April 13, 2024, Iranian and proxy forces throughout the Middle East launched “Operation True Promise” a massive aerial attack that would see hundreds of drones and missiles pour into the night sky.
Air Force has revealed world’s first two AI-piloted fighter drones
It’s no longer science fiction.
New details emerge on the F-47, America’s 6th-generation stealth fighter
Thanks to Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin, we have learned a few more details about America’s new stealth fighter, the F-47, and the AI-controlled drone wingmen being tested to fly alongside it.