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Trump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaul

Despite a reported $400 million overhaul the jumbo jet will keep most of the lavish luxury furnishings it had when used by the Qatari royal family

The Independent UK

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One

The Independent UK

‘This was not an isolated incident’: Chinese national exposed by NASA investigation in serial defense software theft phishing campaign that lasted years

NASA, the military, and numerous universities and private companies were targeted by this phishing campaign.

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Nigerian Military Blamed for Killing Over 200 at Yobe Market While Targeting Boko Haram Militants

A Nigerian military airstrike on Jilli Market in the northeast has left over 200 feared dead, raising questions about military engagement rules.

International Business Times UK

US Air Force Becoming a Christian Force? Erika Kirk Appointment Sparks Concern as DEI Is Scrapped at the Academy

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, appointed to the Air Force Academy Board, raising concerns about ideological shifts and religious influence in military oversight.

International Business Times UK

‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.

The Times of India

'Radiant' mother from Kentucky among 6 US service members who died in air crash in Iraq

The U.S. military is identifying the six service members who died last week when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq

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Alabama airman killed in Iraq crash leaves behind 7-month-old twins and 2-year-old son, widow says: ‘Our world shattered’

The crash brings US death toll from Operation Epic Fury to at least 13 service members

The Independent UK

Air Force Update: Why Medical Shaving Waivers Now Face Stricter Oversight and More Frequent Reviews

A razor may look small, but in the U.S. Air Force, it carries serious weight. Grooming standards sit right alongside discipline and readiness, and one area continues to draw close attention: medical shaving waivers. The Air Force has tightened oversight, emphasized consistent documentation, and reminded airmen that shaving waivers must undergo…

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KC-135 Iraq Crash: CENTCOM Investigates After $39.6M US Tanker Goes Down Near Al-Asad

The latest on the US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. Investigators rule out hostile fire, but the crew's fate remains uncertain. Stay updated on this critical military incident.

International Business Times UK

Candace Owens Mocks Trump's Appointment of Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board

Controversy over Erika Kirk's appointment to the Air Force Academy's Board, with reactions from Candace Owens and netizens, questions her husband's legacy and the decision's impact.

International Business Times UK

Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield who exposed Watergate tapes dies at 99

Butterfield believed he’d had a hand in the president’s fate

The Independent UK

Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of their service members

In the military-heavy communities surrounding Fort Campbell, the war in Iran is on a lot of people's minds

The Independent UK

Microsoft HoloLens is arming the soldier of the future – but not in the way you might think

The US Air Force can now turn any enlisted man into a cargo balancing expert with the help of Microsoft's HoloLens.

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Meet the first woman who commanded a NASA spacecraft - her journey will inspire you

Eileen Marie Collins is becoming an inspiration to not just women, but also everyone who dares to dream. She has made history by becoming the first woman to pilot and command a NASA spacecraft, wow! Eileen Marie Collins was born on November 19, 1956, in Elmira, New York. Even from…

The Texas Tribune

Redrawn to favor GOP, Texas’ 35th Congressional District attracts competitive primaries in both parties

President Donald Trump recently endorsed Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz for the seat Texas Republicans drew at his request. Democrats also see a chance to win in November.

The Independent UK

Air Force bans airmen from using smart glasses due to ‘operational security’ issues

Other branches of the military have experimented with deploying smart glasses

The Times of India

No F-22s at the Super Bowl: Why Raptors were dropped from the flyover?

Two F-22 Raptor stealth jets were removed from the Super Bowl LX flyover due to "operational assignments" as military demands increased. The Air Force confirmed the reassignment, noting that F-22s were part of the original concept. The revised flyover will showcase aircraft representing 250 years of American airpower.

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The Independent UK

F-22s suddenly pulled from Super Bowl flyover due to ‘operational assignments’

The revised Super Bowl LX flyover will include two B-1B Lancers, two F-15C Eagles, two F/A-18E Super Hornets, and two F-35C Lightning IIs

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Chaos at Davos: Fire alarm goes off while Trump is inside, and investigators are still piecing together the cause

This Switzerland visit is cursed at this point.

The Independent UK

Trump to start flying in $400M Qatari jet at center of corruption accusations this summer: report

Aircraft described as ‘stain on the administration’ could form part of country’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK

JetBlue pilot narrowly avoids midair crash with US Air Force near Venezuela

The pilot was ‘outraged’ after military aircraft crossed its path without ‘their transponder turned on’

Reason

Congress Gives the Military $8 Billion More Than It Asked for

The version of the NDAA passed by the House is larger than the administration’s budget request.

The Independent UK

Air Force pilot safely ejects before F-16 fighter jet crashes in California desert

Military officials say a fighter jet with the Air Force's Thunderbirds demonstration squadron has crashed in the Southern California desert

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Air Force veteran’s life savings on the line after AirBnB abandons them over ‘verified’ guest

The company will not help.

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