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In this aerial photo released by the Historic England Archive taken by the United States Army Air Force, on April 24, 1944, a view of RAF Chalgrove (USAAF Station 465) and RAF Mount Farm (USAAF Station 234) in Oxfordshire, England.

US military aerial reconnaissance pictures from WWII available online

More than 3,600 images showing the changing face of England during World War II were made available in a free online, searchable map.

9 months ago

Air Force flyovers around US celebrate 100 years of air refueling

The Air Force is celebrating 100 years of air refueling by performing flyovers across the country.

By Georgina DiNardo

11 months ago

What is the military doing about UFOs? The Pentagon’s internal watchdog wants to know

The IG evaluation comes as the deadline nears for a report to Congress about such phenomena.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021

A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Thunderbirds shake up aerial show for 2021 return

This is the first time in four decades that the team of six F-16 Fighting Falcons has changed its routine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

National Guard members from Kentucky, Hawaii to support Capitol task force; Maine guardsmen return from DC

Nearly 2,300 National Guard members will continue the support mission through May 23 following the Jan. 6 riot.

3 years ago

Navy unveils warrant officer specialty to operate MQ-25 Stingray refueling drones

In addition to street-to-fleet warrants, enlisted sailors will also be able to apply for the program and earn the 737X warrant officer designator.The Navy plans to recruit approximately 450 people to pilot the unmanned aerial refueler aircraft.

By Diana Stancy

3 years ago

‘Jerry’s Last Mission’: How WWII’s last combat pilot became a lifelong testament of the human spirit

The WWII pilot battled PTSD for decades until he became an example for other veterans to follow.

By Claire Barrett

4 years ago

Pentagon creates UFO task force to see if aerial objects pose threat

The task force was created “to improve its understanding of, and gain insight into, the nature and origins" of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena.

By Howard Altman and Jon Simkins

4 years ago

Air Guardsmen spot ‘SOS’ written on Pacific island beach, leads to rescue of 3 missing mariners

Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS sign in the sand that was spotted from above, authorities say.

4 years ago

Chinese long-range bombers join drills over South China Sea

China said Thursday that long-range bombers were among the aircraft that took part in recent aerial drills over the South China Sea amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over the strategic waterway.

4 years ago

Nevada Democrats aim to block Nellis bombing range expansion

The lawmakers want the House Rules Committee to strike an amendment from a national defense spending bill that would enable the expansion of Nellis Air Force Base for aerial combat and ground warfare training. A similar proposal to expand the bombing range at NAS Fallon has not moved forward.

4 years ago