U.S. Military Plane and JetBlue Flight Nearly Collided Over Caribbean, Radio Traffic Shows
The Air Force refueling tanker was flying without its location transponder activated and could not be detected by air traffic control.
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U.S. Air Force Searches for Fallen Reaper Drone in Yellow Sea
The MQ-9 Reaper was conducting a routine mission when it fell into the ocean on Monday near a U.S. military base in South Korea.
U.S. Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Troop Buildup
A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and air traffic control communications found that U.S. military planes began operating out of the Central American country in mid-October.
2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Go Down in South China Sea
A helicopter and a fighter jet went down in separate incidents while operating from a U.S. aircraft carrier on Sunday, the Navy said. The crews were rescued.
Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide
The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks.
Venezuela Frees an Air Force Veteran the U.S. Says Was Wrongfully Held
The family of Joseph St. Clair confirmed his release. The move comes as the United States threatens to choke off Venezuela’s critical oil revenue.
How Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar’s Jet
Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump’s team set its sights on it.
Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison
They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.
Biden Makes Case for Global Alliances at Air Force Academy Commencement
President Biden said cooperation with allies had helped the United States confront challenges to stability around the world.
What Is the F-16 Fighter Jet and Why Does Ukraine Want It?
The versatile and lightweight American warplane is seen by many of Ukraine’s allies as an important deterrent against Russia.