David Roza
David Roza is a senior editor at Air & Space Forces Magazine. He covered local news in Downeast Maine and FDA policy in Washington D.C. before starting as an Air Force and Space Force reporter at Task & Purpose, where he became passionate about aircraft, spacecraft, and the people who operate them. David can be reached at droza_CTR@afa.org or davidroza@protonmail.com.
Recent stories by David Roza
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise, Train Foreign Militaries
The Air Force plans to shutter several units dedicated to training foreign militaries in a bid to save money amid shifting priorities across the Defense Department.
How This Tiny Drone Could Help Aircrews Navigate Without GPS
The Osprey MK III is testing out new navigation software to keep troops on track even when adversaries jam or spoof GPS satellite signals.
Engine Stall Led to F-16 Crash in Korea Last Year
When an F-16 fighter jet crashed into the Yellow Sea off the coast of South Korea on Jan. 31, 2024, it was because of a hardware failure that stalled the engine, which the pilot could not get started again despite multiple attempts, according to an ...
Contaminated Hydraulic Fluid, Ice Led to Fiery F-35 Crash in Alaska
Dirty hydraulic fluid and freezing weather led to the loss of an F-35 stealth fighter in Alaska this winter when its landing gear froze and convinced the aircraft’s computer that it was on the ground rather than in-flight.
Air Force Wraps Up Massive Monthlong Pacific Exercise
The Air Force and Space Force just wrapped up an ambitious hemisphere-spanning exercise, the likes of which have not been seen in a generation.
PHOTOS: Air Force B-1s Soar Over Latvia with Allied Gripens
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers, flanked by Swedish and Hungarian JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets, flew over Latvia's capital city in a symbol of NATO solidarity.
Air Force Investigates Deaths of Multiple Airmen Amid Summer Safety Concerns
Units across the Air Force are mourning four Airmen who died in separate incidents this month, including one who collapsed during a physical fitness test and another who local police said died after being shot by a fellow Airman.
VIDEO: Hurricane Hunters Fly into Erin’s Eye, Deploy New Weather Research Tech
Airmen with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron captured videos emerging into the eye of Hurricane Erin and dropping new weather research technology.
New Cyber Squadron in New Jersey Air Guard Going to McGuire
A new cybersecurity squadron is coming to the New Jersey Air National Guard, the latest development in a yearslong shift as the component retires or reduces missions that Air Force officials believe do not keep pace with modern warfare.
How the Air Force Launches a 10-Ship Tanker Sortie in 24 Hours
Moving 10 tankers to refuel six C-17s en route to a paratrooper drop in Australia took nearly 24 hours of work by a team of planners at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Air Force Pauses Some PCS Moves amid Budget Shortfall
The Air Force put some permanent change of station moves within the continental United States on hold due to a shortfall in its personnel budget.
What Does China Think of Golden Dome?
Chinese officials and analysts say Golden Dome exacerbates international tensions, escalates the arms race in space, and undermines global stability, according to a new report from the U.S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute.
Flu Shots and Post-It Notes: Massive Air Force Exercise Depends on Small Details
The movement of thousands of troops and hundreds of aircraft at the massive Department-Level Exercise series this summer hinged on the smallest details, such as whether the gas purchase card works or how often the airfield bus runs.
B-1 Bombers Return to Norway to Train with Allies
America’s only supersonic bomber, the B-1B Lancer, arrived in Norway on Aug. 9 to train with European allies as part of a bomber task force—small international deployments of Air Force bombers meant to reassure allies and build closer ties with their air forces.
Aeromedical Airmen Prepare to Treat Sicker Troops—and More of Them
Aeromedical evacuation Airmen are preparing for future conflicts in which scores more wounded troops may be forced to grow sicker as they wait for help to arrive across thousands of miles of ocean protected by advanced air defenses.
