“Pilot error” is cited in recent Arizona accident triggered by a trio of birds
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Drone Dogfight: Action vs. Words
Hagel calls for the military to embrace innovation. But not everyone is listening
Anxiety Disorders on the Rise in the Ranks
New report says reported rates of anxiety, panic, and phobias up more than 300% since 2000
A Persistent (Feathered) Threat to U.S. Air Superiority
Bird collisions have plagued the Air Force’s T-38 trainer for more than 40 years
Much Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Veil is lifted on secret seven-year effort to build a new hypersonic warplane
Debating Nuclear Deterrence
Pentagon pushes to retool older weapon…because newer one is too destructive
On a Wing, But Not On a Prayer
Air Force Academy makes homage to God optional
Look Ma! No Pilot!
An unmanned F-16 takes to the skies…for target practice
Air Force Kills Fly with Sledgehammer
With B-1 bomber on the chopping block, a new mission — surprise! — surfaces
Rich Military, Poor Results
Joint Chiefs say budget crunch could thwart victory
Exclusive: Navy Yard Dropped Its Guard, Pentagon Inspector General Says
Updated at 4:06 p.m. on September 17, 2013
A soon-to-be-released government audit (Now public, see update below) says the Navy, in an attempt to reduce costs, let down its guard to risks posed by outside contractors at the …
Despite Budget Crunch, Air Force Seeks to Hire Softball Umps
Possible Syria sorties hurt by lack of funds, but not balls and strikes
U.S. Military Aid to Egypt: An IV Drip, With Side Effects
Since President Obama scrapped the U.S. military’s role in September’s Bright Star joint training exercise with the Egyptian military last Thursday because of the government’s killing of close to 1,000 protesters, attention has …