Culture Buzz Fleeting moments of calm in the chaos of war. Thank you for your service, gentlemen.
Culture Buzz In 1910, the USS Pennsylvania nailed some questionable quality wooden planks together to form the first water based air strip. Pilot Eugene Ely was selected as the lucky man to test it out.
Science Buzz Before satellites, air forces relied heavily on good old fashioned acoustics. Real old timey warfare. (via reddit.com)
Celebrity Buzz After saying “F**k the troops” in his single “Let's Be Real,” and the resulting firestorm of criticism, Soulja Boy issued this apology to all military personnel and their families. Too little, too late?
Culture Buzz If you don't mist up a little bit, you're a Gorgon. Sergeant Chris Weichman gave his family a wonderful shock when he walked on the field of a minor league baseball game in Spokane, Washington, returning home from his third tour of duty in Afghanistan.
So when she isn't serving our country, she's busy being a fantastic singer. Come on record companies, there's a great story here. Make it happen. (via reddit.com)
An airman returns after being in Afghanistan for nine months and pwns his brother with a heartwarming wake-up call. One of the sweetest and most genuine reactions you're likely to ever see.
Nothing like the pride in serving your country. More proof of why the Air Force will always play little brother in the armed forces hierarchy. Army FTW!
How does the Japanese Air force publicly demonstrate a submarine hit? In the most Japanese way possible.
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Young Air Force analysts are showing how the Facebook generation's skills are being exploited and paying dividends in America's wars.
Right-wing blogs and news sites are talking about about “air force.” We’re tracking the latest headlines on this topic and update this page with links as they come in.
Science Buzz Boeing has test fired an airborne laser gun that can fire with pinpoint accuracy. Welcome to the future, where chemical lasers will take out entire convoys in 26 seconds. Scary stuff: “The laser is silent and invisible, and can strike at long range in darkness.”