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,…
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…
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…
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…
Your Tax Dollars Take Flight-An Air Force C-40B/C, the military version of a Boeing 737-700
An Air Force C-40B/C, the military version of a Boeing 737-700 business jet. It’s one of many aircraft used for VIP airlift, including those infamous Congressional junkets (USAF photo) Today’s…