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Heroes And Leaders: Robin Olds

Nov. 30, 2023 | By Phillip S. Meilinger
As he put it: “Bombers drop bombs. Fighter pilots fight. It was simply the way it was meant to be.”

Heroes and Leaders: Rescue in the Crossfire

March 26, 2021 | By John T. Correll
Bernard Fisher landed his A-1E on the embattled runway to bring out Jump Myers.

Artificial Intelligence Easily Beats Human Fighter Pilot in DARPA Trial

Aug. 20, 2020 | By Brian W. Everstine
An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by Heron Systems easily beat an experienced Air Force F-16 pilot in a series of simulated dogfights, as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency-led effort to prove the feasibility of AI flying aircraft. The AI gunned down the ...

In War on COVID-19, USAF Vet Ensuring Frontline Forces Get Fed

April 7, 2020 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Sal Speziale studied in the halls of the U.S. Air Force Academy, flew the F-4 and F-15, and worked at the Pentagon while part of the Active duty Air Force. He later served with the District of Columbia Air National Guard, and spent over three ...

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