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The Air Force wants a second pilot for its newest bomber. Here’s why.
American bomber missions regularly last 20 hours or more, making the addition of a second pilot vital for crew endurance.
US Air Force pilots' base salary starts at around $50,000 and then triples with experience and service. Bonuses significantly ...
Capt. Nathanial Welch, callsign “Icarus,” flew close to the enemy, and protected other aircraft as they carried out their attack run.
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US Air Force commits B-21 stealth bomber fleet to two-pilot setup for combat operations
The US Air Force has finalized the flight crew structure for its incoming B-21 ...
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F-16 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in Saudi Arabia deployment
Capt. Nathanial "Icarus" Welch received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for his actions during a 2025 Operation ...
A lack of skilled workers has been a problem throughout many different industries in the United States over the past several years. Even the military is not immune to the problem, as the U.S. Navy can ...
Capt. Nathanial “Icarus” Welch repeatedly flew into heavily defended airspace over Yemen, avoiding missiles and alerting ...
The 357th Fighter Squadron graduated its last A-10C Thunderbolt II student pilots at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, marking the end of an era for the sole formal training unit for A-10 pilots. The U.S.
T-7A-trained pilots should leave training better prepared for the realities of fifth-generation fighter operations. For generations, the US Air Force has relied upon the Northrop T-38 Talon to train ...
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