A 23-year-old US Air Force airman, Cedric Eneluna, was killed when heavy equipment rolled down an embankment at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The cause remains under investigation.
Over 135 US Air Force personnel lost promotions due to a scoring error using an outdated answer key for Security Forces staff sergeants. Officials confirmed it was human error, not AI, and are implementing stricter review procedures to prevent future mistakes.
The U.S. Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy to transport 50 metric tons of seized illegal drugs from California to Indiana for destruction. The mission, "Operation Burnout," bypassed highway risks and addressed a backlog caused by environmental closures of destruction sites.
The Pentagon may take years to replenish missile stockpiles after the operation against Iran due to low production rates and high costs, prompting a search for faster and cheaper options.
The US Air Force is developing the Air Force Long Range Weapon (AFLRW) program, aiming for a next-generation air-launched standoff missile with a minimum range of 1,850 km. This ambitious project, driven by the vast distances of the Pacific and China's missile advancements, will be discussed at a closed-door meeting with defense industry representatives in August 2026 at Eglin AFB.
Over 200 US airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, have contracted the flu. This outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory annual flu vaccinations for personnel, with only 40% of trainees opting for the vaccine after the mandate was lifted. Mandatory shots have since been reinstated for recruits at the base.
The US Air Force unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft, gifted by Qatar, at Andrews Air Force Base. Former President Trump confirmed he will use the jet for upcoming international summits.
The US Air Force unveiled a new Air Force One, a replacement aircraft gifted by Qatar, raising ethical, constitutional, and security concerns. President Trump, who has pushed for a replacement since his first term, was set to speak at the unveiling event.
L'US Air Force a annoncé la réception du nouvel avion présidentiel Air Force One, un Boeing 747 modifié, donné par le Qatar. Des images de l'appareil, arborant une nouvelle livrée, ont été dévoilées.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
The US Air Force has awarded the first increment contract for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, selecting General Atomics' FQ-42 and Anduril's FQ-44 for production. These unmanned aircraft will integrate with crewed fighters to extend reach and survivability in contested environments.
The IRGC Navy congratulated army air defense forces for intercepting US F-15E and A-10 jets over Iran, calling for the US Air Force chief's resignation.
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, California, killing all eight personnel on board. The routine test mission aircraft experienced a rapid, uncontrolled descent, bursting into flames on impact. The cause is under investigation.
The US Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) program, aiming for an aircraft that can operate in contested battlefields with greater range, survivability, and flexibility than current fleets. The NGAL is expected to supplement and eventually replace portions of the aging C-17 and C-5M fleets.
Un bombardier B-52 Stratofortress s'est écrasé peu après son décollage de la base d'Edwards en Californie. Les huit passagers sont décédés dans l'accident, selon le colonel James Hayes. Des images montrent une zone calcinée et des débris épars.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after a routine test flight takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15. Eight crew members, including military personnel, government officials, contractors, and two Boeing employees, were on board and are believed to have not survived.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft, part of a radar modernization program, was on a routine test mission when it went down shortly after takeoff. An investigation into the cause is underway.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 during a radar modernization test, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members. The aircraft, a long-serving staple of US military operations, was participating in a post-takeoff test mission.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people on board. The victims included military personnel, government contractors, and two Boeing employees. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with experts suggesting a possible flight-control problem.
Eight people died when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission. The cause is under investigation, and the airfield was closed following the incident.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members. An investigation into the cause is underway, with initial indications suggesting the crash was not survivable.
A B-52 Stratofortress bomber carrying eight people crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. Officials stated the crash was likely unsurvivable, and an investigation is underway. The aircraft was on a routine test mission.
Un bombardier américain B-52 Stratofortress s'est écrasé lundi en Californie peu après son décollage de la base aérienne d'Edwards. Huit personnes sont présumées mortes, sans survivants attendus. L'accident s'est produit dans une zone désertique près de Los Angeles.
