The first-ever mid-air refueling happened in 1923 between biplanes
Aerial refueling is a modern marvel of engineering, one that makes any air sortie last as long as a pilot or pilots can physically handle being in the air. Fighters…
The history of Rip It, the beverage that fueled US troops in Iraq and beyond
There are a lot of brands out there that try to appeal to the American Armed Forces. They try everything from discounts to events, to prove that they are the…
The US Air Force wants to get rid of some of its most well-known aircraft — here’s what’s on the chopping block
The $207.2 billion total spending in the Air Force’s 2021 budget request holds even with what the service was allotted in 2020.
The lack of ch…
Gunfighters use 1950s tech on F-35 for a huge win
‘Things aren’t made the way they used to be’ is a sentiment often tossed around when a new car or appliance breaks down. Even with all the new inventions and integrated technology there’s something to be said about the simplicity of an original …