President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Troy Meink, currently the second-in-command at the National Reconnaissance Office, to head the Department of the Air Force. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, reaffirming his commitment to a strong Air Force. Meink, a former navigator on KC-135 airc
Imagine a fighter jet that can switch from soaring high speeds to long-range cruising in an instant. That's the promise of adaptive engine technology, which aims to power the next generation of combat aircraft. These engines, developed by companies like General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney, are
The United States Air Force has always been creative with its aircraft choices. In addition to specialized military planes, they often use modified civilian aircraft for various tasks. One notable example is the Boeing 747, famous for serving as Air Force One. These massive jets, derived from commer
On Election Day, KRDO-13 Sports Director, Rob Namnoum, threw an intriguing question at Air Force football players: "What if there were a Sports President? What issues would they focus on? " Rob, who has been with KRDO since 1999 and has covered the NFL since 1998, wanted to know how these athletes w
Let's take a peek at six special aircraft in the U. S. Air Force. These planes aren't your regular jets; they have unique jobs. The MC-12W Liberty started service in 2009. It's a low-altitude plane that helps soldiers on the ground. It's like a spy camera in the sky, sending important information to
Last Monday, two high-ranking officials from the United States Air Force (USAF) kicked off a seven-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi started their journey at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Their trip,
Germany's air force has sent fighter jets, called Eurofighters, to meet a Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In fact, it's become quite common, with German jets intercepting Russian planes about every three weeks. The Russian plane was
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a crucial part of the US Air Force. With over 11,500 staff and a budget of around $7 billion, it's like the brain behind the Air Force and Space Force. They work on all sorts of things, from keeping Airmen healthy to creating super-fast planes and lasers t
Keesler Air Force Base has been a vital place for training US Air Force personnel since before World War II. It's also home to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly called the "Hurricane Hunters." These brave pilots fly into storms to gather crucial weather data. The base is located in
Army faces Florida Atlantic in their first American Athletic Conference game as members of the AAC. The move to the AAC signifies a shift for Army. Meanwhile, Navy is favored heavily over Temple but could be upset by them. Air Force plays San Jose State and new coach Ken Niumatalolo who had success
