USAF releases a white paper outlining its planned force structure changes. Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff, tells reporters USAF will accept a slightly higher than moderate risk under these changes.
Seven F-22 Raptor pilots have recently been awarded one of the military’s highest decorations for their actions during operations in the Middle East. Six of the pilots were decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross for their role in Operation Midnight Hammer, the June 2025 strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.