By Michael Swaney When most think of those who have committed self-immolation in protest of war, they probably think of the infamous Buddhist monk in 1963 but statistics show that those who do this are statistical outliers. The mind of…
U.S. Air Force
Air Force wants to bring back retired pilots in their 50s to service
A desperate US Air Force is hoping to make up for a shortage of pilots and specialty roles— by opening doors for those who have since retired. In light of a personnel drought, the USAF is reopening a recall program…
False news circulating about US troops killed in Jordan
By Michael Swaney The Department of Defense has yet to identify the troops killed during a drone strike at the US base in northern Jordan. The attack carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq,” according…
Air Force hearing examiner says female subordinate never said “no” while having sex with accused general
Sig ChristensonSan Antonio Express-News(TNS) Jan. 25—Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart’s defense against charges he sexually assaulted a female subordinate rests on his claim that the two had a consensual affair and she never said “no” to him. An Air Force hearing examiner…
Air Force general asks to retire rather than face court-martial
By Andy Wolf A two-star general in the US Air Force has requested to retire with honor rather than face a sexual assault inquiry, according to local sources. Major General Phillip A. Stewart, who once oversaw US Air Force training…
Historic black cemetery found at MacDill AFB
After more than a year into an archaeological survey, historians have found a historic black cemetery on the grounds of Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base.