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The Venerable B-52 Bomber: Why the Air Force Just Can’t Let Go

August 31, 2021

Before Americans had the ability to watch color television, the Air Force had the ability to drop nukes on the Russians and fly back home, thanks in large part to View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Aviation, Expert Analysis, Military History
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Why Did a C-17 Pilot Have to Make This Decision in Kabul?

August 25, 2021

The images are already splashed all over the media: an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III rolling down the taxiway of Kabul’s airport while Afghan civilians run alongside it. Views cut View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Afghanistan, Air Force, Expert Analysis, News, World
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The GAU-8 Avenger: The Gun the A-10 Was Built Around

August 25, 2021

Almost anyone with an internet connection has probably seen an A-10 meme or heard someone talk about the (very) distinctive BRRRTTTTT sound of an A-10, diving down and spouting its View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Aviation, Weapons
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Defense Department Releases First Photos From Afghanistan

August 24, 2021

Today the Defense Department began to release pictures from the ongoing evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Below is a selection that we think aptly captures the View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Afghanistan, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Military, News + Intel
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The Air Force Combat Controller: Leading the Way for Others to Follow

August 17, 2021

The role of the Air Force Combat Controller (CCT) is not the easiest to define. They are not pararescuemen (PJs) but can perform some of the same functions. They are View More ›

SOFREP No Comments AFSOC, Air Force, Special Operations
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The US Air Force’s Bomb Squad: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

August 16, 2021

Remember that scene in Lethal Weapon when Danny Clover is stuck on the toilet, ‘cuz some bad guys wired it to explode? All those bomb disposal people in bulky gear show View More ›

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The F-86 Sabre: America’s All-purpose Deterrent

August 15, 2021

The F-86 Sabre was the first American-produced swept-wing fighter. It was developed after WWII from needs identified during the war. The U.S. needed escort jets for its bombers, which had View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Aviation, Marine Corps, Military History, Navy
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‘Masters of the Air’ Spielberg’s Third WWII Series Is Finally in Production

August 14, 2021

Following Band of Brothers and The Pacific, the critically acclaimed and highly popular WWII miniseries of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, everyone has been waiting with bated breath for the View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Entertainment, Military History
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F-105 “Thud” mechanic recalls Vietnam days

September 18, 2019

An F-105 Thunderchief avionics technician remembers what is was like to work on the jet and live in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. I’ll be writing from memory after View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 6 Comments Air Force, Military Aviation
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The Road to Wings: How to become a US Air Force pilot

September 16, 2019 How To Become A U.S. Air Force Pilot

If you’re asking “How do I become a U.S. Air Force pilot,” then read this first post in our series, “So you want to be an Air Force Pilot?”

Chris Korger 6 Comments Air Force
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