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Democracy Dies in Darkness The USS Iwo Jima and the USS San Antonio have been relocated to waters north of Cuba, and the Air Force also has withdrawn some aircraft from the region. January 7, 2026 at 1:55 p.m. EST Today at 1:55 p.m. EST The USS Iwo Jima, an…

Kenyan-born Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho has made history as the new Station Commander of RAF Wittering in the UK Having joined military training at the age of 24, she disclosed that the mindset she took was to be successful at all costs Her appointment inspires young Kenyans, especially women, proving…

United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country “fixed”. His comments to reporters aboard Air Force…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its aerial offensive against terrorist groups in the North-East and North-West, killing many fighters and crippling their logistics and movement networks through coordinated, intelligence-led airstrikes conducted between 1 and 2 January 2026. The operations, carried out under the joint task forces of Operation…

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump headed for Asia for the first time this term, a trip where he is expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to de-escalate a trade war. “I think we…

Pakistan has restricted several air traffic routes over its central and southern regions just days before India’s tri-services exercise, Trishul, begins near the border. The Notam, issued for October 28–29, comes as India prepares a large-scale Army, Navy, and Air Force drill near Sir Creek from October 30 to November…

Four days into the government shutdown, Jack Criss, an air traffic control specialist at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, assumed a second role — driving for DoorDash. “My financial obligations were mounting. I wanted to get ahead of the situation. The writing was on the wall,” Criss told NBC…

President Bola Tinubu has sacked Christopher Musa, an army general, as the Chief of Defence Staff and appointed Olufemi Oluyede, former army chief, as his replacement. The president also appointed Waidi Shaibu, a general, as the new Chief of Army Staff while appointing new heads for the air force and the navy.…

The appointment of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sunday Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) ushers in a fresh era for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), one anchored on intellect, precision, and renewed dedication to national security. President Bola Tinubu announced Aneke’s elevation on Friday, describing it…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appointed Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sunday Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), marking a new chapter for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). His appointment underscores the administration’s commitment to professionalism, strategic leadership, and enhanced national security. Below are some of the…