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Green Flag: Lives on the line!

October 9, 2014

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!

October 8, 2014

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 ›

From the Cockpit: The Boeing F-15C Eagle (Take Two!)

October 4, 2014

We thought it only fitting that today we post the video of the 67th Fighter Squadron winning another Raytheon Trophy for 2013, attained while under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Morris “Moose” View More ›

Are Air Shows Safe?

October 3, 2014

March 12, 2011 was a Saturday, and it was a spectacular day in Southern California. It was warm, but not oppressive, the sky was clear, and there was a very View More ›

Burner Friday: F-16CJ 79th Fighter Squadron

October 3, 2014

Jason Hyatt photographed this Lockheed-Martin F-16CJ from the 79th Fighter Squadron taking off from Eielson Air Force Base. Burner Friday!

Syria’s IADS: A Reason to be Concerned?

October 3, 2014

On 23 September, a coalition led by the United States began an aerial bombardment campaign against ISIS targets in Syria. The strikes come as a response from the Obama Administration View More ›

From the Cockpit: The Boeing F-15C Eagle

October 2, 2014

Thanks to the 67th Fighter Squadron, we get to go inside the cockpit of the mighty Boeing F-15C Eagle to see the “Fighting Cocks” in action as they earned the coveted Raytheon View More ›

The Road to Wings (Part 4): AFROTC

October 2, 2014

Let’s be honest, shall we? Living like a cloistered monk for four years as a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, “The Zoo” isn’t the View More ›