Gearbox Failure, Pilot Decision to Keep Flying Blamed for Japan CV-22 Crash, Says Air Force Probe
The U.S. Air Force’s Accident Investigation Report says that the CV-22 crash could have been prevented had the crew decided to land earlier and at a closer airfield. The Nov.…
Osan and Kunsan Air Bases Join Forces To Create “Super Squadron” With 31 F-16s
The 36th Fighter Squadron will be part of a year-long test to optimize combat capability and training effectiveness with a larger number of F-16 aircraft assigned to the "Super Squadron".…
Russian Pilot Films Aftermath Of Ejection From His Damaged Flanker Fighter Jet
Video footage emerged online shows a Russian pilot filming himself after ejecting from his stricken combat jet, visible in the distance spiraling out of control and in flames. A video…
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command Carries Out Highway Operations Exercise in Arkansas
AFSOC’s MC-130J, AC-130J, and C-146A try their hands at operating in austere, contested environments, such as a highway used as an improvised runway. On August 4, 2024, the U.S. Air…
Oklahoma Air National Guard Receives First AT-802U, Begins Training for OA-1K Sky Warden
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s Light Attack becomes a reality, with the start of the training for the Sky Warden in both active duty and ANG units. On July…
U.S. Air Force Demonstrates New Modular Weapons Pylon On The B-1B Bomber
The Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, installed under the B-1B bomber’s fuselage, is designed to carry a variety of weapons with fewer constraints compared to older systems. The U.S. Air Force’s…
