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Editorial: Truth and Consequences

Feb. 17, 2022 | By Tobias Naegele

Terrible mistakes happen in war. When life and death is at stake and time is short, some judgments will inevitably prove wrong.

The Air Force in Africa

Feb. 17, 2022 | By Abraham Mahshie

At two air bases in Niger, USAF quietly helps stabilize an unstable region.

Dominating the Spectrum

Feb. 17, 2022 | By John A. Tirpak

Foreign advances and U.S. neglect have realigned the electromagnetic battlefield. Here’s how USAF is fighting back.

Aircraft Movements in Europe | Litigating COVID Policies | Defense Industry Health

Feb. 17, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie, Amanda Miller and John A. Tirpak

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Resilient Architecture vs. Civilian Risk

Feb. 16, 2022 | By Amanda Miller

The Space Force’s strategy to mix military with civilian space raises questions about the law of war. 

USAF Prioritizes Fieldable Tech | The High Cost of Hypersonics | F-22s in UAE

Feb. 16, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie, Amanda Miller and John A. Tirpak

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Austin Heads to Eastern Europe | Space Force Wrestles with ‘Digital First’ Culture | AFRL Tests Lasers, Kinetic Weapons

Feb. 15, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie and Amanda Miller

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Fighters Deploy to Poland, Romania | Finland Will Get 64 F-35s | Air Force Retrofits MRAPs With Lasers

Feb. 14, 2022 | By Amanda Miller, Abraham Mahshie and John A. Tirpak

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Preparing for Russia Contingency | AFA to Congress: Pass a Budget | B-52s at Fairford

Feb. 11, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie, Amanda Miller and John A. Tirpak

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JSTARS at Ramstein | 6 B-21s Now in Production | Watch A1C Curtis in the Olympics

Feb. 10, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie, Amanda Miller and John A. Tirpak

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USAF’s 1st COVID Religious Exemptions | Reducing PCS Moves | Inflation and the 2023 Budget

Feb. 9, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley and John A. Tirpak

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STRATCOM on Unprecedented Nuclear Threat | DOD Braces for 3rd CR | Russia’s Attack Options

Feb. 8, 2022 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley and Amanda Miller

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