End of the Jumper Era

Aug. 16, 2005

The Air Force officially announced that Gen. John Jumper’s retirement ceremony will take place on Sept. 2 at Andrews AFB, Md. The Chief of Staff will cede USAF’s top uniformed spot to Gen. T. Michael Moseley, currently the Vice Chief.

Trump’s Budget Boosts USAF, Cuts Space Force Spending

May 31, 2025

The Air Force budget would grow to $234 billion while Space Force spending would shrink to $26 billion under the White House's yearly ask.

Former Thunderbirds Pilots Applaud ‘Wonderful’ New Netflix Documentary

May 30, 2025

Former Air Force Thunderbirds pilots praised a new Netflix documentary, saying it captured the highs and lows of life on the team.

In Trips to DC Memorials, Air Force Vietnam Vets Reflect on War

May 30, 2025

Vietnam War-era veterans from Wyoming took part in “Voyage of Valor,” an all-expenses-paid trip made possible by Wish of a Lifetime and AARP.

Space Force, SpaceX Launch GPS Satellite in Record Time

May 30, 2025

GPS III Space Vehicle-08 lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., on May 30.

US Has Doubled Its Airstrikes in Somalia, Surpassing 2024 Levels

May 30, 2025

U.S. Africa Command has ratched up airstrikes in Somalia as it looks to pressure militants there, the head of the command told reporters May 30.

Idaho Guard Begins to Retire A-10s Amid Middle East Deployment

May 29, 2025

The first A-10 Thunderbolt II has left the Idaho Air National Guard as part of the Air Force’s service-wide effort to divest its close air support aircraft. In late March, the wing's A-10s took on their final mission when multiple aircraft and over 300 Airmen deployed to U.S. Central Command.

Fewer PCS Moves Could Reduce Stress, But ‘Devil’s in the Details,’ Experts Say

May 29, 2025

A new Pentagon effort to reduce permanent-change-of-station (PCS) moves could reduce stress for military families and save money, but it may require rethinking military career advancement to be effective, according to military personnel policy experts.

USAFA Graduates Face Tough Road Ahead, Air Force Secretary Says

May 29, 2025

The Air Force Academy’s newest graduates endured four years of homework, exams, and military drills. But tougher challenges lie ahead, service leaders told the Class of 2025 at the school’s May 29 commencement ceremony.

General Atomics Designing Long-Range Stealth ‘GHOST’ Recon Drone

May 28, 2025

The Air Force has awarded General Atomics a $99.3 million contract for a stealthy, ultra-long-range surveillance aircraft design to be ready by 2028. The plane, nicknamed "GHOST," would also have a strike mission.

End of the Jumper Era

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