Tag: Air Force

The decision of authorities to quickly release the base from lockdown suggests that they believe the suspect was working alone. (Chris Radburn/PA File, via AP)

Beltway Confidential

A US airbase in Britain was just attacked. Here’s what we know

Tom Rogan · December 18, 2017 4:09 pm

The Air Force's A-10 close-air support aircraft has been used to attack Islamic State fighters, but about one-third of the aging 1970s-era aircraft, also known as Warthogs, are in need of wing replacements. (U.S. Air Force photo)

National Security

Lawmakers press for A-10 aircraft funding in any budget agreement

Travis J. Tritten · December 15, 2017 5:39 pm

The Russian jets immediately left the area after the intercept and warning flares from the F-22s, an official confirmed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

National Security

US F-22 Raptors fire flares, chase Russian fighters out of deconfliction zone over Syria

Jamie McIntyre · December 14, 2017 4:46 pm

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told lawmakers that this failure was "not limited to this case," but said the Air Force was taking steps to prevent similar mistakes in the future. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Air Force: New procedures in place after failure to report conviction of Texas church shooter

Kelly Cohen · December 6, 2017 4:34 pm

The report comes on the heels last month's deadly shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that left 26 churchgoers dead and another 20 injured. The gunman, 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley, was prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms due to a domestic violence conviction in a court-martial while serving in the Air Force. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

National Security

Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps failed to submit records to prevent gun purchases: Report

Kelly Cohen · December 5, 2017 5:14 pm

The Senate Armed Services Committee wants a full explanation from the Air Force. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

John McCain calls out Air Force’s ‘disturbing lack’ of accountability on crime reporting

Travis J. Tritten · November 29, 2017 9:47 pm

Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander, terminated the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander on Nov. 20 at the end of the group's season. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Air Force fires Thunderbirds director due to ‘leadership’ and ‘risk management’ concerns

Anna Giaritelli · November 29, 2017 8:12 pm

Air Force officials said the error in the case of former airman Devin Kelley, who fatally shot 26 people at a church in Texas earlier this month, was not the only one, and their review has found "similar reporting lapses in other locations." (Texas Department of Public Safety via AP, File)

National Security

Air Force says Texas shooter background check mistake is one of dozens of similar cases

Kelly Cohen · November 28, 2017 8:41 pm

"From my perspective, from a joint perspective, I don't think we're in crisis right now," said Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell (AP Photo/ Matt Ford)

National Security

Top enlisted leaders deny lawmakers’ claim that the military is in crisis

Travis J. Tritten · November 28, 2017 12:55 am

The letter to the Air Force secretary is also signed by Sen. Marco Rubio and others, requests a reversal of Leland Bohannon's punishment as well as additional training on religious rights for Air Force leadership. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

GOP senators defend military officer disciplined for refusing to sign same-sex certificate

Diana Stancy Correll · November 27, 2017 10:49 pm

The FBI got 203,086 requests this past Friday, more than the previous single-day high of 185,713 last year, which also occurred on Black Friday. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP)

FBI receives record number of background check requests for guns on Black Friday

Josh Siegel · November 26, 2017 5:45 pm

NICS is "critically important" to protecting Americans from gun violence, Sessions said in the Wednesday memo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Jeff Sessions directs FBI, ATF to review gaps in federal background check system for guns

Kelly Cohen · November 22, 2017 11:10 pm