U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges a return to 1990s military standards, citing data on changes in the armed forces' ...
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Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a shift in military policy, emphasizing a return to traditional standards and a ...
General David Allvin, the 23rd Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, had in August 2025 announced his retirement two ...
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Hegseth wants 'male standard' for combat roles. Many female veterans say that's already the case
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an address to the military’s top leaders waded back into a topic that nearly derailed his ...
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Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if ...
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How to Become a U.S. Air Force Pilot
Flying a fighter jet may look like something out of Top Gun, but for Air Force pilots, it’s a real career path. So how do you get there? This video breaks down the different routes into the cockpit - ...
The Air Force already has enough potential recruits waiting for boot camp to meet more than half its 2026 recruiting goal.
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Why All Air Force Pilots Learn to Fly the T-6 Texan
The T-6 Texan is an ideal teacher’s airplane: it doesn’t coddle new students, nor does it punish them relentlessly.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military and told a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday they should ...
At its 2025 Assembly in Montreal, ICAO delegates rejected raising the pilot retirement age to 67 and blocked Russia’s return ...
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Why Do Pilots Still Learn “Air Combat Maneuvering?”
ACM training is not about memorizing a catalog of maneuvers, but ingraining a mindset within the pilot: managing chaos, anticipating geometry, and making split-second decisions under high-G pressure.
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What to Expect Your First Five Hours as a Student Pilot
The first lesson is foundational. You will learn how to use a checklist for the inspection, engine start, taxi, and run-up.
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