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.

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.

At the 2025 Dayton Air Show, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds impressed audiences with their signature precision and high-speed aerobatics. Thunderbird No. 6, Maj. Laney Schol, is part of the elite ...

The Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration squadron is ready to turn heads and rattle windows as the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show gets off the ground Saturday, the first of the show’s ...

The Thunderbirds flew one of their many practice runs this afternoon as they prepare for this weekend’s air show, flying in tight formation over the tarmac in dozens of passes.

The pilots fly the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Thunderbirds show is a mix of six aircraft performing formation flying and solo routines.

The Air Force Thunderbirds roared into Dayton International Airport on Wednesday. The jet team is in town as part of the 50th Centerpoint Energy Dayton Air Show that will take place this weekend.