Philippine President Benigno Aquino has decided to appoint Air Force. Lt. Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr. as chief of staff for the Philippine Armed Forces.
Contractor delivers first new E-8C Joint STARS production engine
Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first JT8D-219 production engine needed for the Joint STARS re-engine program.
X-37B OTV-2 launched into orbit
The U.S. Air Force has successfully launched the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-2 into space using a Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
EADS won’t protest KC-X, says Boeing’s bid was 10% cheaper
EADS has conceded defeat in its attempt to sell an aerial refueling tanker to the U.S. Air Force.
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Eielson Wing Commander marks 4,000+ hours in F-16
Brigadier General James N. “Bull” Post III, the 354th Fighter Wing’s commander, recently clocked 4000.4 hours on the F-16. He is also the only known General officer to accomplish the feat while still on active duty.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz