Drinking Culture, 'Unsafe Supervision' Blamed in Laughlin Firings Three commanders at one of the Air Force's lead pilot training wings were relieved of command in October.
F-35 Tests Out Tech that Keeps Pilots from Crashing Into the Ground A technology that can help prevent pilots from colliding with the ground has begun its initial testing on the F-35 JSF.
Air Force Expands Basic Military Training to Create 'Lethal' Next Generation The U.S. Air Force has expanded its Basic Military Training from seven-and-a-half weeks to eight-and-a-half weeks.
Air Force Wants to Use Artificial Intelligence to Train Pilots The head of Air Force training said the service wants artificial intelligence to help airmen learn faster than ever before.
Attrition Rate Dropping for Battlefield Airmen with New Prep Course Initiatives to bring in skilled troops are bringing down the attrition rate among the Air Force's elite battlefield airmen.
With Older F-35s 'On Life Support,' Wing Struggles to Train Pilots The 33rd Fighter Wing hopes it will receive additional F-35As, along with considerable upgrades to its existing fleet.
Air Force Could Recall as Many as 1,000 Retirees to Active Duty The Air Force has expanded plans to welcome back retired pilots into active-duty staff positions.
Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.
Amid Mishap Spike, Air Force Orders One-Day Pause for Safety Review The U.S. Air Force on Monday directed its active-duty wing commanders to hold a one-day pause to conduct a safety review.
Air Force to Create Global Space Training amid Russia, China Threats U.S. Air Force in 2019 will invite international partner applicants to train alongside airmen in space operations courses.
Federal Government Shutdown Grinds into a Second Week as Tempers Flare at the Capitol As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.
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