The A-10 Thunderbolt II has served the US Air Force for nearly half a century. While the service had wanted to retire all its A-10s, the Senate has saved some from the chopping block.

An Air Force Thunderbird pilot thought she would retire as a general but a tick-borne illness left her unable to fly.

Most fighter jets have a short operational lifespan, but not the F-4 Phantom! Built in the 1950s, this jet still flies today, ...

The design of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II prioritized power and missile capabilities, with the aircraft powered by two General Electric J79-GE-8 turbojet engines. The Phantom II is able to ...

The U.S. industrial base handle building both the Air Force's F-47 and the Navy's F/A-XX. It is better to keep the programs separate to meet the needs of each service.