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The U.S. Air Force’s F-35 “Franken-Bird” Is Ready To Fly
A brand-new F-35 costs about $80 million. The Franken-bird project, however, will cost U.S. taxpayers just $6 million—less ...
Soldier, sailor and now airman: This NCO has served in three branches in 12 years
Staff Sgt. Robert Meyers has taken the unusual path of serving in three different military branches, though a rare few have ...
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B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the ...
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How AFW2’s Adaptive Sports are Transforming Recovery
Program is dedicated to supporting Airmen and Guardians as they navigate their journey to physical and mental recovery ...
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Healing Together: AFW2’s Lifeline for Caregivers and Service Members
AFW2 Caregiver Program Manager Tonya McGough hugs one of the Caregivers during the C.A.R.E. Event. ( Melissa Bitter) It ...
See the US Air Force's 'Franken-bird' F-35 made from wrecked stealth fighters take its first flight
Restoring the salvaged 'Franken-bird' F-35A Lightning fighter jet cost an estimated $6 million, a fraction of the $80 million ...
HAL relaunches HJT-36 as Yashas, will lease it to Air Force as Kiran Mark-2 aircraft replacement
Yashas is capable of Stage II pilot training, counter insurgency and counter surface force operations, armament training, aerobatics etc. It is powered by a FADEC-controlled AL55I Jet engine, ...
How The US Air Force Stitched Up 2 Mishap Damaged F-35s To Make A New Lightning II
A unique F-35 Lightning II has picked up the moniker 'Franken-Lighting', emerging from a program to repair mishap aircraft.
Why Boeing's New Air Force One Planes Are More Than $2 Billion Over Budget
Air Force One is a one of the most popular planes in the world. However, when the budget for two new ones goes over $2 ...