A Measure of Risk:

The head of Air Combat Command, Gen. John Corley, has declared that all USAF F-15s can fly again, following an inspection "focused on the areas just aft of the cockpit and slightly forward of the inlets." In a message last week to all F-15 pilots, weapons systems officers, and maintainers, Corley described actions ACC has taken since the Nov. 2 crash of an Air National Guard F-15C and subsequent grounding of the entire F-15 fleet. He explained that the "structurally different" E models had been cleared to fly first because the "problems identified during years of A-D model usage were designed 'out' of the E model." Corley noted that the accident investigation continues, but "in-depth technical reviews" by structural engineers led the command, in consultation with the F-15 depot, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in Georgia, to determine the focus for aircraft inspections. Corley acknowledged that "mission accomplishment entails risk," however he urged individual airmen to "ensure all operations and maintenance parameters are in order before flight."

Fuel, Titanium Blues:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgRecent increases in the price of fuel have cost the Air Force...

A Million and Counting:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgA C-17 from the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord AFB, Wash., had...

From Bad to Worse in Fargo?:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgThe North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing in Fargo has a...

Air Force vs. Air Force?:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgTwo Republican legislators from New Mexico who both also happen to be...

Predator Felled by Faulty Data:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgAn Air Force accident investigation board looking into the July crash of...

Hanscom Group Sets Stake in Cyberwar:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgThe 754th Electronic Systems Group at Maxwell AFB, Ala., has activated a...

New DOD Acquisition Boss:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgIt’s official now. The Pentagon has formally installed John Young as its...

Fairford Serves as Shuttle Site:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgAirmen at RAF Fairford, Britain, have been dusting off their plans for...

A Bronze From Gates:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgDefense Secretary Robert Gates last week visited Whiteman AFB, Mo., where he...

It Could Have Been Ellsworth:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgAn article this week in the Rapid City Journal recounts the first...

Milo Radulovich Dies:

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgThe former Air Force lieutenant, whose case many say helped end the...

Air Sorties in the Global War on Terrorism

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgNov. 19,20,22, 2007 Sortie Type OIF OEF OIF/OEF Total ISR 77 24...