A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the worksParamount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
Pentagon red tape blocking bigger pilot bonuses authorized by CongressThe Army and Navy want to give more money to pilots whose service is ending, but they're blocked by bureaucracy.By Davis Winkie6 months ago
Who can fly the Marine Corps’ Reaper drones?For now, only commissioned officers can pilot the Marine Corps' MQ-9 aircraft.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefulsEach service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.By Sarah Sicard11 months ago
F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capitalThe fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.11 months ago
Austin hopes F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in weeksF-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.11 months ago
Air Force instructor pilot tackles ‘toughest footrace on Earth’Kabanuck crossed the final finish line in 43 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds, placing 183rd of 765 runners.By Rachel S. Cohen11 months ago
Female Navy pilot makes historic debut with the Blue AngelsNavy Lt. Amanda Lee, the No. 3 left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, is the first woman to fly fighter jets with the renowned flight demonstration team.By Alan de Herrera, Special to the Times13 months ago
Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment programDoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.By Karen Jowers16 months ago
‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfectionIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... a combat cat?By Sarah Sicard18 months ago
Former Army helicopter pilot sentenced for spying for ChinaShapour Moinian, 67, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison.By Rachel Nostrant18 months ago
Should VA continue its popular technology training program? Whether enough veterans are finding jobs after finishing the VET TEC program remains unclear.By Leo Shane III18 months ago