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When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?

One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

A eulogy for Operation Warp Speed

It’s a little-known fact that Operation Warp Speed was launched by a military man.

By Brendan Borrell

2 years ago

Best pics of the week: May 16, 2021

Airmen test the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air two-piece system, troops participate in Exercise Northern Edge and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of Hormuz

It was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

3 years ago

Best pics of the week: May 9, 2021

The Thunderbirds return to an air show after three decades, Vinson sailors have a message for Mom, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

The Pentagon won’t say how many COVID-19 vaccines it’s given to troops

DoD has administered about of a third of the vaccines it has on-hand.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago