Nick Bradshaw

Everyone loves talking about shiny new fighters and bombers. But the USAF has a much bigger problem: it simply doesn't have enough people to fly them. According to recent reports, despite offering hefty retention bonuses, the service is short by roughly 1,000 fighter pilots! Yes, 1,000! The shortage comes as the Air Force pushes ahead with its biggest modernization drive in decades, bringing the B-21 online, expanding F-35 operations, and preparing for the F-47. 1/2

A student pilot successfully landed a plane by herself after her instructor jumped to his death mid-flight She said her instructor told her "You know what to do" before leaping from the aircraft

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he'll "fix" the suspension given to eight AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots after flying low past crowds on July 4th over the beaches in South Carolina. “We’ll fix this,” Hegseth tweeted Thursday night, hours after local news reports emerged that the eight South Carolina National Guard pilots had been suspended. “Carry on, Patriots, ” Hegseth wrote, echoing a March tweet when he unilaterally absolved four other Apache flyers in another safety investigation. Maj. Lisa Allen with the National Guard confirmed the pilots are suspended from flying operations while an internal investigation looks into their performance during the Salute from the Shore event. Maj Allen says the pilots are still assigned to duties outside of flying, but the investigation is examining any possible safety violations that may have occurred during the flyover.

Trump on Balogun: "I saw the play, and I'm a person that loves sports ... that wasn't a foul. That wasn't even an infraction ... this referee, who is a little bit suspect if you check his past. He made a call that nobody could believe ... he's our best player, or one of our best players. And he gave him a red card. I didn't know what that meant ... yes, I asked for a review by FIFA."

I am aware of recent reports involving an Air Force officer protesting at the United States Capitol. Let me be clear: I expect every Airman and Guardian to comply with all laws and policies governing personal conduct, political participation, and the wear of the uniform. Americans place their trust in us. We cannot, and will not, compromise the trust of the Nation. Good order and discipline are critical to the DAF’s mission, and rigorously maintaining the highest standards of conduct on & off duty are an absolute must for all Airmen and Guardians. The Department takes allegations of misconduct seriously, including any that might undermine the nonpartisan nature of our military. Pursuant to a thorough investigation - which will proceed unimpeded - commanders will ensure appropriate disposition when holding service members accountable in accordance with military law and due process.

New Jersey is offer-sheeting Barrett Hayton from Utah 1 year, $4.775M Second-round pick as compensensation if Mammoth don't match