Back in August, over half of the Lockheed-Martin F-16Ds in the USAF inventory were removed from flight after cracks were identified along the canopy sill longeron. This particular longeron in View More ›
Project Weasel – The First SAM Kill
The F-100 led a pair of F-105s on each wing, a sign to those below that the Weasels had found success. Weasel Sighted SAM – Killed Same.
Burner Friday: Rockwell B-1B Lancer
Contrary to popular belief, not all bombers are cumbersome and oafish. The Rockwell B-1B Lancer, more commonly referred to as the “Bone,” is an absolutely magnificent airplane. While it’s a View More ›
Patch Check: Finding the Next Weapons Officer
Weapons Officers. Why are we here? To defeat or kill America’s enemies, spread tactical knowledge throughout the Joint Force, and create our own replacement. While the first two are straightforward View More ›
Patch Check: The Weapons Officer’s Role
Now that we have defined what exactly the Patch is, we must now determine how the Weapons Office fits into a squadron. Simply put, you work for the commander (CC) View More ›
Patch Check: Words of Advice for New Weapons Officers
A Weapons Officer is a leader of men. He is the leader of today’s and tomorrow’s Air Force, the tactical center of gravity within a squadron, the chief instructor pilot View More ›
“The Gun…”
For you fans of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, here’s a fantastic look at what makes the Hawg such a unique and highly sought-after asset in theater. A good View More ›
Green Flag: Taking it Downrange
“Say again your position?!” The WARLORD flight lead was getting frustrated because the radio on the ground would pop and hiss at inopportune moments, drowning out critical information the JTAC View More ›
Green Flag: Lives on the line!
Once the coordinates were received, the two A-10s immediately pointed at the location, pressing toward it as fast as they could. Oiler’s jet was a bit of a pig, so View More ›
CAS: Air-Land Integration…Danger Close!
The pilot of the lead A-10 Thunderbolt II raised his visor for a moment, rubbing his eyes. He and his wingman — WARLORD flight — had been airborne for three View More ›