NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - The Dubai Airshow 2025 roared to life this week as American air power took a leading role, captivating attendees with aerial demonstrations featuring the venerable B-52 Stratofortress, the cutting-edge F-35 Lightning II, the versatile F-16 Fighting Falcon and the capable U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon. The displays highlighted the United States’ commitment to … [Read more...]
Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History
NOVEMBER 17, 2025 - The C-130 Hercules is known for performing tactical airlift missions, capable of short-take offs from dirt strips and airdropping troops and equipment. Thanks to four aircraft commanders in the late 1950s, the Hercules also shined as part of an aerial demonstration team that remembers as the Four Horsemen. Among these pilots, retired Lt. Col. James F. … [Read more...]
Youth Program Inspires Next STEAM Leaders
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 - STARBASE Maxwell, a War Department hands-on, youth science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics outreach program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is educating thousands of local students each year through immersive, inquiry-based learning. The program bridges the gap between military and civilian communities while opening doors to technical … [Read more...]
Air Force Launches First Quadcopter
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - The small unmanned aircraft systems flight, housed within the electronic warfare division of the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, made history in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command by flying the first quadcopter drone in the area of responsibility, Nov. 5, 2025. The team specializes in aerial defense through reconnaissance, target … [Read more...]
Inside the Lab That Keeps the Mission Moving
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 – A U.S. Airman in a small laboratory ensures every drop of fuel meets the highest quality and safety standards. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, is responsible for testing every batch of fuel across the installation. “Fuel quality isn't just a technical standard; it's … [Read more...]




