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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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From the Cockpit: Into Hell’s Mouth

September 20, 2019

Tullia continued to unload and accelerate, watching the missiles as they closed on his aircraft. As he reefed his Viper into yet another series of gut-wrenching turns, one missile passed so close that Tullia heard the roar of the rocket motor as it went by.

Scott Wolff 1 Comment Military Aviation
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F-14 Tomcat Tales: In the Break at NAS Key West

September 19, 2019

From Reggie: Some tales you just shouldn’t tell your mother about, especially if you are a pilot and there’s a chance you’ll have to face the same demons the next View More ›

FighterSweep Staff 5 Comments Ask A Fighter Pilot, Expert Analysis
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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: OTS, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve

September 17, 2019

So far in our examination of Air Force commissioning sources we’ve looked at the U.S Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC. Both of these provide an excellent path for View More ›

Chris Korger 7 Comments How To Join
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