The USAF plans to eliminate parachutes for tanker crews.
No jumping, please. The USAF plans to eliminate parachutes for tanker crews. Air Force Times reports that the service has figured out a new way to save money–get rid of…
The Arms Race in Space (as Reported by the NYT)
Analyzing the potential arms race in space, it’s hard to find reporting that’s more disingenuous than a piece that appeared in Sunday’s New York Times . Written by Steve Lee…
“Doc” Steps Down
Outgoing Mississippi State University President (and retired USAF General) Robert “Doc” Foglesong (MSU photo). As a fighter pilot and military officer, the career of Robert “Doc” Foglesong seemed as limitless…
Good Idea, Wrong Place
The New York Times reports that the commander of U.S. forces in South Korea is urging the Pentagon to allow service members to bring their families with them on tours…
No Leaks in On-Line F-22 Comments
An F-22 pilot who made numerous internet posts about his state-of-the-art aircraft did not divulge classified information, according to an Air Force operations security (OPSEC) assessment and a security review.…
The Gold-Plated Helicopter
The VH-71 helicopter. When outfitted for Presidential transport duties, each chopper will cost an estimated $400 million, making them more expensive than Air Force One (Lockheed-Martin photo via The Danger…
The Mess at Moody Continues
It’s been a while since we’ve reported on the housing woes at Moody AFB, Georgia. As you’ll recall, the installation was part of a DoD program to “privatize” base housing,…
Stolen Valor, Southern Style
Every month seems to bring a new case of “Stolen Valor”–military honors falsely claimed by veterans, or in some cases, by individuals who never served in the armed forces. One…
The Continuing Battle Over UAVs
A recent Los Angeles Times article details the latest skirmish in the Pentagon’s internal battle over UAVs. According to the paper, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered the Air Force…
Throw Tony Under the Bus?
Fresh off his “McCarthyism” remarks of last week, former Air Force Chief of Staff Merrill “Tony” McPeak gave the Obama campaign another black eye. On Monday, the Weekly Standard quoted…