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A-10 Revamped: Warthog Flying in Middle East with New Refueling Probe, EW Pod A-10s in the Mid East are flying with fresh modifications as the USAF aims to make plane more versatile amid blockade of Iranian ports and tenuous ceasefire in war against Iran. www.airandspaceforces.com/a-10-revampe...

Revamped A-10 Flying in Middle East with Refueling Probe, EW Pod

A-10 attack planes in the Middle East are flying with fresh modifications as the Air Force looks to make the plane more versatile.

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U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drones have been the “most valuable player” in Epic Fury, Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said today. The U.S. has conducted “many, many strikes” with MQ-9s against Iran, he said. “No other platform is even close to the MQ-9.” www.airandspaceforces.com/mq-9-reaper-...

Wilsbach: MQ-9 'Most Valuable Player' of Iran War Despite Losses

U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drones have been the "most valuable player" against Iran, Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said.

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Six pilots from one of the Air Force’s premier F-16 units, the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB, SC, have been awarded one of the service’s highest decorations for their role in Operation Midnight Hammer, the June 2025 strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities www.airandspaceforces.com/f-16-pilots-...

F-16 Pilots Given Distinguished Flying Cross for Midnight Hammer

Six F-16 pilots from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions during Operation Midnight Hammer.

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The former Qatari 747 “bridge” VC-25B Air Force One has completed modifications and flight testing and is being painted, the Air Force says. “The aircraft is on schedule to roll out in a new red, white and blue livery this summer,” the service said in a release.

The Trump administration has picked a new superintendent of the Air Force Academy, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, after Pentagon leaders moved to oust multiple leaders at the service academy in February. www.airandspaceforces.com/new-usafa-su...

New USAFA Superintendent, Air Mobility Command Boss Nominated

The Trump administration has picked the new superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy and named the next commander of Air Mobility Command.

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Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess has been nominated by President Trump to become the next Chief of Space Operations, the top uniformed leader in the U.S. Space Force. www.airandspaceforces.com/trump-picks-...

Trump Picks Schiess as Next Space Force Chief

Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess has been nominated by President Trump as the next Chief of Space Operations.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the Pentagon should consider buying “a lot more” B-21 Raider stealth bombers. The Air Force is buying a minimum of 100 B-21s. “We believe we will require a lot more—over 100—in the future,” Hegseth said. www.airandspaceforces.com/hegseth-us-m...

Hegseth: US Will Require 'a Lot More' Than 100 B-21 Bombers

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told lawmakers April 30 that the Pentagon should consider buying “a lot more” B-21 Raider stealth bombers.

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U.S. munitions have been expended at a high rate against Iran, prompting concerns the Pentagon is eating into weapons stockpiles to deter global threats. Yet the $1.5 trillion budget request was developed before the war and won’t cover the growing shortfall. www.airandspaceforces.com/munitions-us...

Munitions Used Against Iran Will Take Years to Replace

U.S. munitions stockpiles have been expended at a high rate against Iran, prompting concerns the Pentagon is eating into weapon inventories.

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The U.S. military’s naval blockade of Iran is relying on a significant amount of airpower to surveil the seas and protect maritime assets. In addition to over a dozen warships, CENTCOM is using more than 100 fighters, drones, ISR aircraft, and tankers. www.airandspaceforces.com/100-plus-air...

100-Plus Aircraft Join US Military Blockade of Iran

The U.S. military’s naval blockade of Iran is relying on a significant amount of airpower to surveil the seas and protect maritime assets.

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U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones protected the crew member by striking Iranian military-aged males believed to be a threat who got within three kilometers of the Airman, a person familiar with the operation told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/f-15e-aviato...

F-15E Aviator Missing in Iran Rescued by US Forces

The second crew member of the F-15E shot down over Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces, who are believed to be safe.

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From our article today regarding statements from U.S. military officials that America has air superiority over large parts of Iran:

“High-end combat against a capable, integrated air defense system is never risk-free,” said retired Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, dean of AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. “What distinguishes modern Western airpower is not invulnerability, but the ability to survive, penetrate, and sustain operations while keeping losses exceptionally low.”

U.S. military officials have said it is operating with air superiority over large parts of Iran and that the U.S. military has hit over 12,300 targets.

The aircraft losses do “not invalidate the larger reality that U.S. and allied forces have achieved a very high degree of air superiority over Iran,” Deptula said. “Air superiority does not mean zero risk.”

Chris Gordon@bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog attack aircraft also crashed in the Persian Gulf region today and the pilot was rescued and is alive, people familiar with matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

F-15E Downed over Iran, A-10 Crashes in Region: 2 of 3 Airmen Rescued as Search Continues

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

Chris Gordon@bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

One crew member from the F-15E Strike Eagle downed over Iran has been recused so far, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

F-15E Downed Over Iran, Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.

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Chris Gordon@bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Initial U.S. indicates suggest the F-15E Strike Eagle that crashed was shot down by Iran. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

F-15E Downed Over Iran, Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.

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F-15E Downed Over Iran, Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.

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The U.S. military is doubling the amount of A-10 attack aircraft based in the Middle East. The close air support plane has role in combating Iranian boats and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. www.airandspaceforces.com/a-10-fleet-m...

A-10 Fleet in Middle East Poised to Double as Jets Cross Atlantic

The U.S. is set to double its A-10 presence in the Middle East, as it plays a key role combating Iranian boats and Iranian-backed militias.

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A pivotal U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control plane was among the aircraft damaged Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Here’s why matters: www.airandspaceforces.com/key-e-3-awac... W/ @stephenlosey.bsky.social

Key USAF E-3 AWACS Aircraft Damaged in Iranian Attack

An important U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS plane was damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attackon a base in Saudi Arabia.

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John Ismay @johnismay.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Multiple American service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-forces-sa...

US Forces in Saudi Arabia Suffer Iranian Attack

Multiple U.S. service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in a March 27 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

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“Trump is openly threatening a war crime,” said Ken Roth, a former executive director of @hrw.org. “And people aren’t saying anything because they’re numb to it.” Story w/ @tmgneff.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/u...

Trump’s Threat to Iran Crosses a Line, Rights Experts Say

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Scott Nover @scottnover.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A U.S. Air Force F-35A pilot suffered shrapnel wounds after their aircraft was damaged during a combat mission over Iran on Thursday, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-pilot-s...

USAF Pilot Suffered Shrapnel Wounds after F-35 Hit Over Iran

A U.S. Air Force F-35 pilot suffered shrapnel wounds after their aircraft was damaged during a combat mission over Iran on March 19.

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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled in favor of the New York Times, finding that the Pentagon's press policy violated its First and Fifth Amendment rights, and that of reporter Julian E. Barnes:

Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Tonight a judge ruled in favor of the New York Times in its lawsuit against the Pentagon, finding that the department's leadership violated both the first and fifth amendments in its attempts to limit press access. Our statement:

Six Airmen Dead in KC-135 Crash, First Air Force Fatalities in Iran War www.airandspaceforces.com/six-airmen-c... All 6 Airmen who were aboard a KC-135 tanker that crashed in western Iraq yesterday are dead. The aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision with another KC-135, U.S. officials say.

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@themountaingoats.bsky.social On this day in 1994, The Sign by Ace of Bass reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. grammy.com/news/ace-bas...

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