June 30, 1928

June 30, 1928

Capt. William E. Kepner and Lt. William O. Eareckson took first place at the James Gordon Bennett International balloon Race, bringing the Army Air Corps international recognition for its lighter-than-air activities.

Pentagon to Restock Massive Ordinance Penetrator Bombs Dropped by B-2s on Iran

Feb. 12, 2026

The U.S. military is moving to restock its supply of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs it used against Iran's underground nuclear facilities last June, according to Air Force documents.

Space Force, Aiming to Double in Size, Blows Past Recruiting Goal

Feb. 12, 2026

To meet growing demand for national security space capabilities, the Space Force's top enlisted leader says it needs to double in size. The Space Force has already surpassed its recruiting goals for fiscal 2026.

ULA Successfully Launches Space Force Mission, Despite Booster Anomaly

Feb. 12, 2026

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket flew its second Space Force mission in the early hours of Feb. 12, carrying multiple Space Force payloads to geosynchronous orbit.

CMSAF: Air Force Working on 17 New Child Care Centers

Feb. 12, 2026

The Air Force’s senior enlisted leader told lawmakers that the service is working on 17 new on-base child care facilities to reduce a space shortfall and clear a backlog of Airmen’s children waiting for slots.

Where Things Stand with Every Planned V-22 Fix

Feb. 11, 2026

The Air Force’s CV-22 Osprey fleet started receiving new proprotor gearboxes last month—and officials say they’re planning a comprehensive midlife upgrade for the V-22 to address concerns over its safety and reliability.

Comms Problems Hold Up C-130J Deliveries

Feb. 11, 2026

The Air Force is delaying deliveries of new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft amid problems with obsolete components and new communications equipment, industry and service officials say.

NASA Administrator Eyes Greater Collaboration with Pentagon

Feb. 11, 2026

While NASA and the Defense Department have different objectives in space, the two agencies can collaborate more to avoid duplicative spending and take better advantage of mutually beneficial technology development, says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

F-35s Flying Toward Middle East as Trump Presses Iran for Nuclear Deal

Feb. 11, 2026

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets were observed flying toward the Middle East on Feb. 11, the latest step in the U.S. military buildup in the region as the Trump administration weighs possible strikes on Iran.

F-16 Pilot Becomes First Air Guardsman to Win Prestigious Shine Award

Feb. 10, 2026

Air Force F-16 pilot Lt. Col. Eric R. Emerson, who commanded a small quick reaction force of fighters responding to Iranian-backed militia groups in 2024, became the first Air National Guardsman presented with the Anthony C. Shine Award on Feb. 10.

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