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.”
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.”
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,
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,
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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 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.
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
