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Trump lifts 41-year US-Lebanon flight restrictions — 4dTrump signed a Sept. 30 proclamation ending U.S. air restrictions on Lebanon in force since the 1985 TWA Flight 847 hijacking; no first direct flight date was set.

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Army Activates Indo-Pacific Task Force at Fort CarsonWorld — 5dThe Army activated the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force at Fort Carson, where it is expected to grow from about 900 soldiers to 2,100. Focused on the Indo-Pacific, the unit will coordinate long-range fires and capabilities including air defense, cyber, space and electronic warfare to deter adversaries and support joint forces.

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U.S. Air Force Band plans Montana concertsEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are touring Montana for 11 days, with free, ticketed performances in communities across the state honoring Airmen past and present. The tour includes two Bozeman concerts on Oct. 15 and 17.

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Air Force Beats Navy, Advances Trophy Bid — Oct 3, 2026Air Force beat Navy 14-9 as Liam Szarka ran for two second-quarter scores, snapping a five-game losing streak against the service academies.

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Tom Gallagher Navy's second-half shutout shows they can compete, but the early mistakes cost them the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy shot.

Yemeni forces claim gains near Bab el-Mandeb — Oct 5, 2026Yemeni government forces say they seized Dhुबab district and strategic positions overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in an air-supported offensive against Houthi forces, cutting routes toward the waterway. The reported extent of government control has not been independently confirmed, and the fighting threatens a key international shipping route.

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Sam Okafor Cutting Houthi routes there helps, but the fighting could still disrupt global shipping if it drags on.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

US official says orbital weapons deployed as other nations' systems stay hidden — Oct 5, 2026U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the United States has deployed on-orbit space control weapons; he did not name the systems.

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Dana Whitfield It's alarming the US admits to orbital weapons while rivals hide theirs, risking an unchecked arms race that could cripple global satellite networks.

Pete Hegseth to cut 20 percent of generals and admirals — Sep 29, 2026Pete Hegseth approved plans to cut general and flag officer positions by up to 20%, with Army, Navy, Air Force and joint groups to finish by January 1, 2027.

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Sam Okafor Reducing flag officers is fine but they need to keep enough experienced leaders for joint operations.

F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Near US Air Base in Germany — Sep 22, 2026A U.S. Air Force F-16 crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany on Sept. 22, 2026; the pilot ejected and one person was injured.

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Reader Israel is always my first suspect.

Boeing Wins $20B Navy Fighter Development ContractBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Boeing won the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter development contract, worth more than $20 billion, adding to its Air Force F-47 award and giving it a leading role in both branches’ future tactical aircraft. Reuters reports that Boeing’s investment, carrier-jet experience and digital-design approach helped it prevail, though the development award offers an opportunity to reverse past defense-program setbacks rather than immediate production revenue.

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Air Force confirms US space-control weapons now operating in orbit — Sep 16, 2026Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirms deployed space-control weapons at a Maryland conference, drawing Beijing and Moscow protests while withholding the details that keep deterrence intact.

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Priya Raman Deterrence works best when adversaries know we have the edge but can't predict exactly how we'll use it.

White House replaces CNN with Real America’s Voice on Air Force One — Sep 26, 2026Guidance issued Friday night dropped CNN from the Tennessee pool and listed Real America’s Voice for Trump’s trip to Neyland Stadium, testing the reach of a judge’s hard-pass order.

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Priya Raman Real America’s Voice covering the Neyland Stadium event might bring a fresh angle that regular viewers appreciate.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Boeing Wins Navy’s $20 Billion F/A-XX ContractBusiness — Sep 28, 2026The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, preserving the seventh production lot despite inflation and production disruptions. The award uses reconciliation funds before a spending deadline and brings the number of F-15EXs under contract to 120.

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US confirms on-orbit weapons to deter China and Russia — Sep 17, 2026Air Force Secretary Troy Meink disclosed undisclosed space-control weapons at National Harbor while withholding every detail, as Space Force plans to double and Moscow warns of gravest consequences.

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Marcus Bell Keeping the details secret is fine but doubling the Space Force size will cost taxpayers plenty.

Hegseth Details Pentagon Religious Affairs Office — Sep 28, 2026At Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paired plans to cut general and flag officer positions by 20% with attacks on “woke” policies and the media, and announced a new Office of Religious Affairs to strengthen religious support in the military. The initiative comes amid criticism that a newly shortened list of military religious-affiliation codes excludes atheism; the Air Force says the change standardizes records, while critics say it risks sidelining non-Christian service members.

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US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons — Sep 14, 2026The Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Saudi Arabia issues Mecca alert after Houthi drone intercepted — Sep 14, 2026Three civilians were martyred in Saudi airstrikes on Dhubab, Maqbanah, as the Yemen conflict intensified with continued strikes targeting Taiz, Mocha and Bab al-Mandab, and Houthi forces launching missiles and drones at sites including King Khalid Air Base. Reports from multiple outlets describe civilians injured across Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif and Taiz, underscoring a widening toll and ongoing escalation between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.

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Sam Okafor Both sides trading missiles and airstrikes around Taiz and Abha only drags this conflict deeper without end.

Air Force Shares Several People ‘Intended’ To ‘Hijack’ Commercial Flight During Afghanistan EvacuationsReporting — Oct 14, 2021The U.S. Air Force is revealing that multiple people “intended” to hijack a commercial flight during the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. In a statement on Tuesday, the Air Force said, “On one occasion after they…

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Transgender Air Force Members Sue Over Canceled Early Retirement And Benefits — Nov 13, 2025Seventeen transgender Air Force members are suing the Trump administration for allegedly denying them early retirement benefits, according to new court filings submitted Monday. The plaintiffs allege that the Air Force…

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Liberals Furious After Spotting Vengeful WWII Reference on Air Force Academy UniformsOpinion — Aug 20, 2023The Air Force Academy decided to honor American heroes from World War II with alternate football uniforms, but the liberals were having none of it. On Thursday, the Air Force Academy announced on X, formerly Twitter…

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Eric Trump Says Old Air Force One Will be on Display at Dad’s Library — Aug 6, 2026An Air Force One will be on display at President Donald Trump’s presidential library in Miami — but which one? Eric Trump said Tuesday an old Air Force One will go on display at his father’s presidential library. This…

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President Tells Reporters Good Music Keeps Him Happy on Air Force One — Sep 14, 2026The clip shows the president telling reporters on Air Force One that he wanted to make sure everyone is okay with the music and that good music keeps him happy. The video is spreading after being posted by an official government account. @R

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Air Force On Track To Smash Recruiting Target Ahead Of Schedule — Jun 18, 2025The Air Force is on track to hit its annual recruitment goal three months early, Chief Master Sgt. Frank Rawls, the chief recruiter for the branch, told Military.com on Tuesday. Although budget woes caused the Air Force…

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Air Force One Makes U-Turn Over Atlantic, Returns To Andrews AFB — Jan 21, 2026Air Force One turned around while en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland Tuesday night. The crew reportedly detected a “minor electrical issue” and elected to return to Andrews Air Force Base “out of…

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On Heels of Woke Army Recruitment Ad, Air Force Releases One That Has People Excited AgainReporting — Aug 8, 2021A hard-hitting recruitment ad from the Air Force shuns the “woke” approach to hit potential recruits head-on. The 30-second ad mixes images of pilots and planes interspersed with blunt commentary from Air Force Chief of…

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