US Air Force

Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter cleared for production

The new Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter was cleared for initial production after receiving approval from the US Air Force

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Is the F-35 program a waste of money?

The F-35 is expensive but its benefits as a 5th Generation Fighter that could replace other costly platforms outweighs the price, David Daly argues

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US drops 80,000 pounds of bombs to clear ISIS from Iraqi island

US and Iraqi forces dropped 36,000 kg (80,000 pounds) of bombs on Qanus island along the Tigris river occupied by ISIS fighters

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Trump nominates former Aerospace Corporation chair to head US Air Force

US President Donald Trump announced he had nominated Barbara Barrett, a former Aerospace Corporation chair, to lead the Air Force

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Trump nominates US Air Force space commander to lead new Space Command

US President Donald Trump has nominated Air Force Space Command commander General John F. Raymond to lead the new space combatant command

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Chick-fil-Aism at the Academy? A message to future Air Force leaders.

Part of the challenge of growing into leadership is understanding and embracing those who hold ideologies, views, and even morality different than your own

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US Supreme Court authorizes Trump’s ban on transgender military recruits

The US Supreme Court authorized President Donald Trump's administration to block the recruitment of transgender military personnel pending the outcome of litigation

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US will continue Syria air campaign as long as American troops are on the ground

Pentagon says the US will continue its air campaign against ISIS in Syria as long as American troops are on the ground, but will not "speculate on future operations"

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Raytheon awarded $141 million for 1,260 Small Diameter Bomb II glide bombs

Raytheon was awarded a $141 million contract to produce 1,260 Small Diameter Bomb II Lot 5 glide bombs and associated equipment

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US awards General Atomics $263 million for MQ-9 Reaper drone production

The US Air Force awarded General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems a $263 million contract for the production of MQ-9 Reaper drones

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