The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.
By Jon Guttman
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Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentence
Cpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force seeks to overhaul ‘Frankenstein-ing’ of C2 systems
The Air Force is looking to upgrade the computers that control weapons systems, ISR and other key functions in the air and space operations centers.
By Adam Stone
Military parts dealer guilty in plot to steal Army equipment
A military equipment dealer was convicted Thursday of scheming with soldiers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to steal sensitive material for sale to buyers in Russia, China and Mexico.
'Maverick' meets mayhem: Marine vet part of 'Top Gun' parody stage show hitting San Diego
Need a fix before the sequel hits? This isn't a typical night at the theater.
By Kevin Lilley
MISFIRE: Super-fans ready to hemorrhage cash for 'Maverick's' flight suit
The question we should all be asking: Why the hell would you do that?
By Military Times Editors
GAO: Nuclear command and control improving, but need long-term view
The U.S. Air Force has done a good job fixing near-term issues with the nuclear command and control structure but is still struggling to get a handle on long-term issues, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
By Aaron Mehta
Air Force captain lands A-10 with no canopy, no gear
A misfire from the Warthog's 30mm gun enveloped the A-10 in smoke, blew the canopy off during training flight
By Tara Copp, AP
Air Force: Female airman begins TACP training
The next female airman seeking to become a tactical air control party airman began training on Aug. 6, Air Education and Training Command said.
Senate approves six senior VA nominees after a congressional delay
The Senate confirmed six senior Veterans Affairs nominees on Thursday, filling a host of vacancies for a department where the White House has promised massive reforms and structural changes.
Want Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun' flight suit? You'll have to bid big
The piece of movie history is one of 600 items up for bid next month in a London-based auction.
By Kevin Lilley
US Air Force chief seeks novel acquisition practices for the ‘Information Age’
The Air Force’s top general wants to network all its assets together in a massive battlefield picture.
By Valerie Insinna