11 December 1959: Brigadier General Joseph H. Moore, U.S. Air Force, Wing Commander, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, set aFédération Aéronautique Internationale(FAI) World Speed Record when he flew a Republic F-105B-20-RE Thunderchief, serial ...
At the Air Force Association’s annual Air, Space & Cyber conference, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall emphasized the need to prioritize meaningful military capabilities for operational users. “To achieve effective change, we must keep our eye on the ball. For me, that means focusing on the ...
The Air Force is again asking Congress to retire legacy aircraft the service deems no longer fit for combat with a near-peer adversary, including China, according to an initial package of legislative proposals sent to Congress this week. Among the stated cuts are A-10 Warthogs and Block 20 ...
It has been 27 years sinceAir Force One's 1997 release, and one of its writers is opening up about whether the movie needs a sequel. The movie featured an all-star cast, including Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, and more leading actors. The plot is relatively simple, as Ford...
If the dot of glue is present then some force will be required to break the dots of glue that hold the retaining ring in place. Keep turning the retaining ring and checking focus until focus is sharp at 2 3/8 inches. When focus is good shut down and power off and then remount the...
(rather than strategic) air strikes. I’d love to hear someone tell me how the Falklands War could have been prosecuted without large ships like aircraft carriers and cruisers. How do you get feet on the ground, with air superiority, with security, with force projection, without big ships ...
THE AIR FORCE wants to kill off the A-10 Thunderbolt II. You can see why: The plane was designed to fight Russians in the Cold War. It’s old. It’s slow. It’s expensive to maintain. It’s about as sophisticated as a hammer, and it’s the weapon we’ve
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b. to drive or force out. 59. clear up, to make clear; explain. n. 60. a clear or unobstructed space. Idioms: 1. clear the air or atmosphere, to eliminate hidden feelings of anger, distrust, etc., by discussing them openly. 2. in the clear, absolved of blame or guilt...
Image:One of the US military planes takes off with humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. Pic: US Air Force The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said on Thursday that Israeli forces killed at least 118 people trying to reach a relief convoy near Gaza City. ...