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Air Force revs up production of precision bomb dubbed 'world’s largest sniper'
The Air Force is revving up production of the air-dropped, precision-guided BLU-129 bomb increasingly in demand by warzone commanders - so accurate, lethal and precise, it is called “the world’s largest sniper accuracy.”
Air Force revs up production of precision bomb dubbed 'world’s largest sniper'
The Air Force is revving up production of the air-dropped, precision-guided BLU-129 bomb increasingly in demand by warzone commanders - so accurate, lethal and precise, it is called “the world’s largest sniper accuracy.”

Recruit kicked out of Air Force for “separation anxiety” from girlfriend
A little-known YouTuber and online gamer who washed out of the Air Force because he missed his girlfriend is now working at McDonald’s- and still wonders “what if?” Cody Deckard, who has about 125 subscribers on YouTube and posts videos on topics ranging from video games to aquarium-related topics,
Recruit kicked out of Air Force for “separation anxiety” from girlfriend
A little-known YouTuber and online gamer who washed out of the Air Force because he missed his girlfriend is now working at McDonald’s- and still wonders “what if?” Cody Deckard, who has about 125 subscribers on YouTube and posts videos on topics ranging from video games to aquarium-related topics,

The Air Force is eyeing an F-15 variant nobody wants while still struggling with the F-35
After more than a decade and billions spent developing the consistently troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Air Force is eyeing a new variant of the F-15 — much to lawmakers' dismay.
The Air Force is eyeing an F-15 variant nobody wants while still struggling with the F-35
After more than a decade and billions spent developing the consistently troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Air Force is eyeing a new variant of the F-15 — much to lawmakers' dismay.

Why the Air Force (As In the F-22 and F-35) Needs Boeing's F-15X Fighter
Unfortunately, today’s fighter force mix, despite increasing numbers of F-35s over time and upgraded F-22s, will likely not be enough to meet future needs. America needs the F-15X.
Why the Air Force (As In the F-22 and F-35) Needs Boeing's F-15X Fighter
Unfortunately, today’s fighter force mix, despite increasing numbers of F-35s over time and upgraded F-22s, will likely not be enough to meet future needs. America needs the F-15X.

Air Force corrects free-throw issues at the right time to secure upset at Fresno State
Air Force stopped the bleeding at the free-throw line just in time to secure its biggest road victory in years. Leading by as many as 17 at Fresno State deep into the second half, the Falcons started missing free throws in droves. But in the end they made their final five free throws and escaped wit
Air Force corrects free-throw issues at the right time to secure upset at Fresno State
Air Force stopped the bleeding at the free-throw line just in time to secure its biggest road victory in years. Leading by as many as 17 at Fresno State deep into the second half, the Falcons started missing free throws in droves. But in the end they made their final five free throws and escaped wit

SpaceX launches private Israeli moon mission, Indonesian satellite and Air Force test spacecraft
The second SpaceX launch of 2019 sent a hodgepodge trio of spacecraft into orbit, including an Israeli spacecraft that represents the first privately-funded lunar mission. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday evening from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. This was the third succe
SpaceX launches private Israeli moon mission, Indonesian satellite and Air Force test spacecraft
The second SpaceX launch of 2019 sent a hodgepodge trio of spacecraft into orbit, including an Israeli spacecraft that represents the first privately-funded lunar mission. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday evening from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. This was the third succe

Air Force's Unmanned Indian ''Wingman'' Drone Could Redefine Air Warfare
In a decade from now, Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters deployed deep inside Pakistani or Chinese air space could be accompanied by three or more ''unmanned wingmen,' armed stealth drones which will fight alongside IAF fighters to hit high-value enemy targets.
Air Force's Unmanned Indian ''Wingman'' Drone Could Redefine Air Warfare
In a decade from now, Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters deployed deep inside Pakistani or Chinese air space could be accompanied by three or more ''unmanned wingmen,' armed stealth drones which will fight alongside IAF fighters to hit high-value enemy targets.

As criticism of shoddy housing mounts, Air Force pledges fixes
Top Air Force officials this week moved to address growing outrage over filthy and hazardous conditions faced by service members and their families living in privatized base housing.
As criticism of shoddy housing mounts, Air Force pledges fixes
Top Air Force officials this week moved to address growing outrage over filthy and hazardous conditions faced by service members and their families living in privatized base housing.

Two Air Force ROTC cadets consider life after being commissioned
Will it be Texas or California? Japan or Qatar? Time will tell where Evelyn Soon and Gwen Clement will be living and working after they graduate from Northeastern in May. Though they took different routes to get to Northeastern, Soon and Clement’s paths intersected at the university, where they enro
Two Air Force ROTC cadets consider life after being commissioned
Will it be Texas or California? Japan or Qatar? Time will tell where Evelyn Soon and Gwen Clement will be living and working after they graduate from Northeastern in May. Though they took different routes to get to Northeastern, Soon and Clement’s paths intersected at the university, where they enro

Morris hits 5 3s, scores 17; Air Force holds off Fresno St.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Caleb Morris hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, including 14 in the second half, to help Air Force hold off Fresno State for a 64-61 win Wednesday night.
Morris hits 5 3s, scores 17; Air Force holds off Fresno St.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Caleb Morris hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, including 14 in the second half, to help Air Force hold off Fresno State for a 64-61 win Wednesday night.

Air Force orders immediate checks of 74K houses after reports of contaminants, rats
The Air Force is ordering a 100 percent review of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1. The order comes less than one week after the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing about military-wide instances of black mold, lead paint and pests infesting on-base, privatized h
Air Force orders immediate checks of 74K houses after reports of contaminants, rats
The Air Force is ordering a 100 percent review of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1. The order comes less than one week after the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing about military-wide instances of black mold, lead paint and pests infesting on-base, privatized h

As security forces get the M18 handgun, Air Force adds new shooting and weapons handling guidance
Security forces airmen are getting a new weapon. The Air Force issued a memorandum Dec. 3 that formalizes the arrival of the M18 Modular Handgun System for base defenders. The M18 handgun is a compact version of Sig Sauer’s M-17, which chambers 9 mm ammunition. It will replace the Beretta M9, which
As security forces get the M18 handgun, Air Force adds new shooting and weapons handling guidance
Security forces airmen are getting a new weapon. The Air Force issued a memorandum Dec. 3 that formalizes the arrival of the M18 Modular Handgun System for base defenders. The M18 handgun is a compact version of Sig Sauer’s M-17, which chambers 9 mm ammunition. It will replace the Beretta M9, which

Tailback Joseph Saucier part of Air Force investigation, no longer with football team
Tailback Joseph Saucier is no longer with the Air Force football team, an academy spokesman told The Gazette. The junior is part of “an ongoing academy investigation,” and was removed from the team in December.
Tailback Joseph Saucier part of Air Force investigation, no longer with football team
Tailback Joseph Saucier is no longer with the Air Force football team, an academy spokesman told The Gazette. The junior is part of “an ongoing academy investigation,” and was removed from the team in December.

Goal for Air Force safety Jeremy Fejedelem as he enters his last year? 'Just win'
Jeremy Fejedelem’s goal as a sophomore was to crack Air Force’s lineup. He did, climbing past a handful of players above him on the depth chart. His goal as a junior was to earn all-Mountain West recognition.
Goal for Air Force safety Jeremy Fejedelem as he enters his last year? 'Just win'
Jeremy Fejedelem’s goal as a sophomore was to crack Air Force’s lineup. He did, climbing past a handful of players above him on the depth chart. His goal as a junior was to earn all-Mountain West recognition.

Air Force football loses another assistant coach, this time to Colorado State
Football assistant Nick Jones has left Air Force for Colorado State, where he’ll serve as co-special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. The Rams announced his addition to coach Mike Bobo’s staff on Friday.
Air Force football loses another assistant coach, this time to Colorado State
Football assistant Nick Jones has left Air Force for Colorado State, where he’ll serve as co-special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. The Rams announced his addition to coach Mike Bobo’s staff on Friday.

Portuguese Air Force takes delivery of first 2 AW119Kx helicopters
The Portuguese Air Force has taken delivery of its first two AW119Kx multi-role single engine helicopters. The event was celebrated during an official ceremony held at Beja Air Base on Feb. 18 in the presence of dignitaries and representatives from the Portuguese Ministry of Defence (MoD), Air Force
Portuguese Air Force takes delivery of first 2 AW119Kx helicopters
The Portuguese Air Force has taken delivery of its first two AW119Kx multi-role single engine helicopters. The event was celebrated during an official ceremony held at Beja Air Base on Feb. 18 in the presence of dignitaries and representatives from the Portuguese Ministry of Defence (MoD), Air Force

Air Force cadet charged with sex assault, child pornography
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) Military prosecutors have charged a U.S. Air Force Academy student with sexual assault and producing child pornography. The academy said Friday that third-year cadet John-Paul Thompson faces a hearing on the charges Monday.
Air Force cadet charged with sex assault, child pornography
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) Military prosecutors have charged a U.S. Air Force Academy student with sexual assault and producing child pornography. The academy said Friday that third-year cadet John-Paul Thompson faces a hearing on the charges Monday.

Navy, Air Force ready to resume competitive series at Freedom Classic
EDITOR’S NOTE: Neuse News is the official media sponsor of the 2019 Freedom Classic at Historic Grainger Stadium. Be sure to visit neusenews.com all weekend for all the scores, stories and behind-the-scenes action from the Navy and Air Force teams!
Navy, Air Force ready to resume competitive series at Freedom Classic
EDITOR’S NOTE: Neuse News is the official media sponsor of the 2019 Freedom Classic at Historic Grainger Stadium. Be sure to visit neusenews.com all weekend for all the scores, stories and behind-the-scenes action from the Navy and Air Force teams!

Atlantic Hockey suspends Air Force’s Mirageas one game for head contact penalty against Canisius
Air Force sophomore defenseman Zack Mirageas has been issued a one-game suspension by Atlantic Hockey. Mirageas was whistled for a contact to the head major penalty and given a game misconduct at the 10:51 mark of the third period of Saturday night’s 3-0 loss to Canisius.
Atlantic Hockey suspends Air Force’s Mirageas one game for head contact penalty against Canisius
Air Force sophomore defenseman Zack Mirageas has been issued a one-game suspension by Atlantic Hockey. Mirageas was whistled for a contact to the head major penalty and given a game misconduct at the 10:51 mark of the third period of Saturday night’s 3-0 loss to Canisius.

Quiet Senior Day on tap for Air Force as Pervis Louder will be lone honoree
Pervis Louder will be Air Force’s lone honoree for Senior Day festivities on Saturday. The 6-foot-4 guard from Raleigh, N.C., is averaging 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game this season. He has played more than 10 minutes just twice in the team’s past 11 games, a year after knee su
Quiet Senior Day on tap for Air Force as Pervis Louder will be lone honoree
Pervis Louder will be Air Force’s lone honoree for Senior Day festivities on Saturday. The 6-foot-4 guard from Raleigh, N.C., is averaging 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game this season. He has played more than 10 minutes just twice in the team’s past 11 games, a year after knee su

US Air Force Awards nScrypt Research Company Contract for 3D Printed Conformal Phased Array Antenna Project
Florida-based nScrypt, which manufactures industrial systems for micro-dispensing and 3D printing, is already seeing its technology used for military applications with the US Army. But now the US Air Force has jumped on the nScrypt bandwagon as well. Sciperio, nScrypt’s research and development thin
US Air Force Awards nScrypt Research Company Contract for 3D Printed Conformal Phased Array Antenna Project
Florida-based nScrypt, which manufactures industrial systems for micro-dispensing and 3D printing, is already seeing its technology used for military applications with the US Army. But now the US Air Force has jumped on the nScrypt bandwagon as well. Sciperio, nScrypt’s research and development thin

San Jose St. looks to end streak vs Air Force
San Jose State (3-22, 0-13) vs. Air Force (11-15, 6-8) Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Air Force looks to extend San Jose State's conference losing streak to 16 games. San Jose State's last MWC win came against the Utah State Aggies 64-62 on Feb. 28, 2018.
San Jose St. looks to end streak vs Air Force
San Jose State (3-22, 0-13) vs. Air Force (11-15, 6-8) Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Air Force looks to extend San Jose State's conference losing streak to 16 games. San Jose State's last MWC win came against the Utah State Aggies 64-62 on Feb. 28, 2018.

Hypersonic missiles may be why the Air Force wants 80 new F-15X fighters
Reports of the Pentagon’s pressure on the Air Force to procure new F-15 airframes for the first time in 18 years immediately sparked a backlash among Lockheed Martin’s fan base. They contend diverting funding away from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to purchase an older design doesn’t make any real s
Hypersonic missiles may be why the Air Force wants 80 new F-15X fighters
Reports of the Pentagon’s pressure on the Air Force to procure new F-15 airframes for the first time in 18 years immediately sparked a backlash among Lockheed Martin’s fan base. They contend diverting funding away from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to purchase an older design doesn’t make any real s

Air Force opens spring ball with eye toward correcting little things that led to big problems
Air Force twice lost by a field goal in 2018. Another defeat came by four points. The most lopsided of the seven losses came by 10. As the Falcons took the field Tuesday to open spring ball with an experienced group, there was no need for coaches to pay lip service to the importance of improving fun
Air Force opens spring ball with eye toward correcting little things that led to big problems
Air Force twice lost by a field goal in 2018. Another defeat came by four points. The most lopsided of the seven losses came by 10. As the Falcons took the field Tuesday to open spring ball with an experienced group, there was no need for coaches to pay lip service to the importance of improving fun

San Jose State brings formidable challenge to Air Force despite winless conference record
Dave Pilipovich doesn’t need the sign in his office to remind him of the task at hand for Air Force. “Never a layup,” reads the sign in honor of one of Pilipovich’s favorite sayings from his former boss, Tommy Amaker, sure does provide an apt description of San Jose State’s pending trip on Saturday
San Jose State brings formidable challenge to Air Force despite winless conference record
Dave Pilipovich doesn’t need the sign in his office to remind him of the task at hand for Air Force. “Never a layup,” reads the sign in honor of one of Pilipovich’s favorite sayings from his former boss, Tommy Amaker, sure does provide an apt description of San Jose State’s pending trip on Saturday

Straight-talking Air Force's top enlisted airman headlines academy's character symposium
The man called "enlisted Jesus" by his loyal following of airmen admitted Thursday that he once was a bit of a devil. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, the service's top enlisted airman, said as a young man fresh out of bootcamp, he did his fair share of drinking, fighting and flouti
Straight-talking Air Force's top enlisted airman headlines academy's character symposium
The man called "enlisted Jesus" by his loyal following of airmen admitted Thursday that he once was a bit of a devil. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, the service's top enlisted airman, said as a young man fresh out of bootcamp, he did his fair share of drinking, fighting and flouti

Nike’s “Have A Nike Day” Pack Grows With Another Air Force 1 High
Set to be equally as extensive as last year’s Just Do It capsule, Nike’s “Have A Nike” day pack is growing once again by way of its first Air Force 1 High. Like many of it predecessors, this AF1 hinges on a bright and bold color scheme made up of Space Purple, Washed Coral, and teal hues with the he
Nike’s “Have A Nike Day” Pack Grows With Another Air Force 1 High
Set to be equally as extensive as last year’s Just Do It capsule, Nike’s “Have A Nike” day pack is growing once again by way of its first Air Force 1 High. Like many of it predecessors, this AF1 hinges on a bright and bold color scheme made up of Space Purple, Washed Coral, and teal hues with the he

Air Force labs develop and field chemlight replacement
The Air Force Research Lab developed a chemical light stick, or chemlight, replacement and gave the patent to a veteran-owned company for manufacturing and distribution, the service announced in a video this week.
Air Force labs develop and field chemlight replacement
The Air Force Research Lab developed a chemical light stick, or chemlight, replacement and gave the patent to a veteran-owned company for manufacturing and distribution, the service announced in a video this week.

Air Force chief defends F-35A against critics, boasting kills at Red Flag
The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter is still the way forward in the Air Force’s vision of how it will fight the wars of tomorrow, despite the negative press that has often surrounded the aircraft.
Air Force chief defends F-35A against critics, boasting kills at Red Flag
The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter is still the way forward in the Air Force’s vision of how it will fight the wars of tomorrow, despite the negative press that has often surrounded the aircraft.
