A hero has emerged from the tragic crash of the World War II B-17G in Connecticut, bringing some measure of positivity to an otherwise terrible loss. Chief Master Sergeant James M. Traficante, a US Air National Guardsman who was one…
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One of last remaining B-17s that flew missions during WWII crashes in Connecticut
The rare B-17 Flying Fortress, dubbed “Nine-O-Nine” has crashed, according to local news sources in Connecticut. B-17G #44-83575, known as “Nine-O-Nine” and painted in the namesake as B-17G #42-31909 that served honorably in World War II, reportedly crashed at the…
Airman and spouse found dead after shooting at Air Force base
A shooting at Offut Air Force base has left an Airman and their spouse dead on Saturday night. The two were discovered around 8:15 p.m. at Rising View privatized housing area in Bellevue. Several agencies responded to the community near…
Airman receives two Bronze stars, something unheard of for the Air Force
A US Air Force Pararescueman earned two Bronze Stars in Afghanistan, executing a stunning rescue under fire. Tech. Sgt. Nick Torres was commended for his heroism over the summer, bringing a sense of pride to the 920th Rescue Wing, based…
Department of Defense says it will bomb “millennials” trying to enter Area 51, quickly apologizes
The Department of Defense issued an apology Saturday after it posted a tweet that suggested that any “millennials” who raided Area 51 this weekend would be bombed.
YouTubers busted entering Area 51 just weeks before the “Storm Area 51” event
Two Dutch YouTubers were arrested after they illegally entered Area 51 with a drone and cameras before the infamous set date when thousands of netizens pledged to “storm” the base. The two men, Govert Charles Wilhelmus Jacob Sweep, 21, and…
