U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force

Four blue and white T 19A Kestrel aerobatic aircraft flying in formation over Colorado

Air Force Academy’s T-19A Kestrels Open a New Aerobatic Training Track

Four T-19A Kestrel aerobatic aircraft made their public debut at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Nov. 12. Six active-duty pilots will build the initial curriculum before cadets take a larger role. ... Read More

U S Air Force Thunderbirds performing a formation maneuver during final certification at Nellis Air Force Base on March 5, 2026

Inside the Thunderbirds’ 2026 Certification: Four Months Before the First Show

Before the Thunderbirds took their 2026 F-16 demonstration on the road, four months of winter training, FAA certification and a final Air Combat Command evaluation prepared the team for more than 60 shows. ... Read More

Unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle and Minotaur I rocket staged at Vandenberg Space Force Base on October 5, 2026

Mk21A Test Flight Adds Data to Sentinel Reentry Vehicle Program

An unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle flew from Vandenberg on Oct. 9 aboard a Minotaur I. Lockheed says the test data will guide design refinements as Sentinel’s wider cost and schedule risks remain. ... Read More