How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and declared Missing in Action.
By Jon Guttman
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Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Riley Ceder
Maxwell AFB activates new Grey Wolf training unit
The detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945.
US pilot safely ejects before F-16 crashes off South Korean coast
A U.S. Air Force pilot safely ejected from an F-16 fighter jet that crashed into waters off South Korea’s southwestern coast on Wednesday.
A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works
Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”
By Sarah Sicard
New in 2024: Marines’ camouflage uniform shortage to get fixed
Marines finally will see fully stocked shelves of camouflage uniforms in summer 2024.
Air Force again dangles $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots in uniform
Annual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.
Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leader
A dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.
Romania inaugurates an F-16 pilot training center for NATO, Ukraine
The training facility, situated at an air base in Fetesti in southeast Romania, will aim to increase interoperability between NATO allies.
Pentagon red tape blocking bigger pilot bonuses authorized by Congress
The Army and Navy want to give more money to pilots whose service is ending, but they're blocked by bureaucracy.
By Davis Winkie