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Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Arrive in the US for Initial Training

Sept. 28, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
Ukrainian pilots have arrived in the U.S. to train to fly F-16s. In the past few days, several pilots arrived at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to begin English language training, a U.S. official told Air & Space Forces Magazine.

Zelenskyy Visits Pentagon in Push for Breakthrough on Long-Range Weapons

Sept. 21, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his push for long-range missiles and F-16 aircraft in a whistle-stop trip to Washington on Sept. 21. "We had great dialogue,” Zelenskyy told reporters on Capitol Hill. But unlike his trip in December, which culminated in a U.S. pledge to ...

Ukraine Makes Do With ‘Useful’ Western Weapons While Waiting for F-16s

Sept. 15, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
While the West’s decision to train and equip Ukraine’s Air Force with American-made F-16s has garnered enormous attention, the war there is likely to remain a slugfest on the ground for months to come, U.S. military officials say. “Just giving them an F-16 is not going ...

Russian Air Force Trades Efficacy for Survival Over Ukraine, USAFE Boss Says

Sept. 14, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
The Russian Air Force has substantially revised its tactics in Ukraine and is holding down its losses by carrying out less effective bombing runs, Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa said Sept. 13.

As Ukraine Prepares to Get F-16s, US Provides AMRAAM Missiles

Sept. 2, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
Ukraine will receive AIM-120 AMRAAM advanced air-to-air missiles from the U.S. that could be used on its aircraft, Ukrainian officials told Air & Space Forces Magazine.

Lockheed to Set Up European F-16 Schoolhouse That May Eventually Train Ukrainians

Aug. 31, 2023 | By John A. Tirpak
Lockheed Martin, Romania, and the Netherlands have agreed to set up an F-16 training facility in Romania. Although intended at first for training Romanian fighter pilots, the facility could later play host to other countries’ F-16 pilots, including Ukraine.

US Not Running Out of Munitions Due to Ukraine Aid, Pentagon Acquisition Boss Says

Aug. 30, 2023 | By John A. Tirpak
Despite sending more than $43 billion in military aid to Ukraine—both lethal and non-lethal—the U.S. is not “running out” of any particular munitions or equipment needed for its own forces, Pentagon acquisition and sustainment chief William LaPlante told attendees at a defense conference in Washington, ...

Outstanding Airmen of the Year: SrA. Kostiantyn Khymchenko  

Aug. 24, 2023 | By Patrick Reardon
The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023 will be formally recognized at AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference from Sept. 11-13 in National Harbor, Maryland. Air & Space Forces Magazine is highlighting one each weekday from now until the conference begins. ...

US Will Train Ukrainian Pilots, Maintainers on the F-16 at Air National Guard Base

Aug. 24, 2023 | By Chris Gordon and Greg Hadley
The U.S. will train Ukrainian pilots and maintainers on F-16s at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., in October, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder announced Aug. 24—the most direct American involvement yet in the international effort to equip and train ...

USAFE Boss: Ukraine Won’t Get the F-16 Until 2024—And Proficiency Will Take Years

Aug. 18, 2023 | By John A. Tirpak
Ukraine won’t get a basic F-16 capability until at least 2024, and developing proficiency with that aircraft “could be four or five years down the road,” Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces-Africa, said Aug. 18. Hecker also downplayed ...

How a Combat Camera Airman Trained Ukrainians to Save Lives—and His Hopes to Save Even More

Aug. 17, 2023 | By David Roza
Air Force Reservist Master Sgt. Greg Brook taught tactical first aid in his civilian job with a nonprofit Global Surgical and Medical Support Group working in Ukraine.

6 Key Insights from the Next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

July 12, 2023 | By Greg Hadley
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on July 11, a key step in the confirmation process to make him the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A few common themes and key ...
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