During recent hearings on the case of US Army PFC Bradley Manning, accused of stealing and inappropriately distributing classified military documents, the prosecution indicated they intend to prove Manning’s actions aided the terrorist group:
The judge, Col. Denise Lind, said the government contends Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration has begun the process that would ultimately allow unmanned aircraft to fly freely in US airspace, as opposed to the limited and restricted ability they have to currently operate. It is seeking public input in to how to set up ranges for UAV testing that would ultimately lead to free flying UAVs:
The new law gives the FAA three years — two less than it took Congress to pass the act – to “integrate” UAVs into the national air space, or NAS, meaning set policies that will let drones share the air with piloted aircraft.
UAVs have proven reasonably reliable. Just like humans, they only fly off uncontrolled every now and then.
The US Air Force recently announced opportunities for three Air Force teen summer camps in 2012. The camps are intended to inspire future careers in space and aviation and are open only to dependents of active duty, National Guard, Reserves, retirees, and Air Force civilians. More information can be seen at the Air Force Services website: www.afyouthprograms.com.
These events are free — including flight time in a Cessna, rope courses, and space center tours. The only cost is the travel necessary to get to the camps, presenting a very affordable opportunity to have some unique experiences.
The camps are as follows: Read more
The government has filed an appeal over the $17.8M award to the family of Don Yoon, whose family was killed when an F/A-18C crashed into their home in 2008 — killing Yoon’s wife, mother-in-law, and two children.
The formal notice of appeal in the case brought by Don Yoon and his relatives was filed Tuesday and did not specify what the government will contest…
The award was a fraction of the $56M sought in the original lawsuit. The government had previously conceded liability; the only issue has been the size of the compensation to the family members.
You can now see the entire National Museum of the US Air Force not just online, but with “audio and video hotspots” and “interactive materials.”
The virtual tour features more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles on display at the museum amid more than 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. Thousands of personal artifacts, photographs and documents further highlight the people and events that comprise the Air Force storyline, from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.
The museum, located in Dayton, Ohio, houses an expansive and Read more
Consistent with the recommendation in January, the Coast Guard has dropped charges against Lt Lance Leone, the co-pilot and sole survivor of a Washington helicopter crash in July 2010.
Leone was charged with negligent homicide, dereliction of duty and destruction of government property stemming from Read more
The Airborne Laser Test Bed, officially the YAL-1A, was part of a 15-year, multi-billion dollar research program that ultimately shot down a surface-launched missile.
It has now been retired to the Air Force’s Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group near Tucson, Arizona — more commonly known as “the boneyard:” Read more
The Air Force Times notes that in Congressional testimony, Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz said the Air Force did not blame Capt Jeff Haney, pilot of the F-22 that crashed in Alaska — despite the public report apparently to the contrary.
Schwartz [said] the Air Force did not blame Capt. Jeff Haney for the…crash in Alaska, despite the service’s own report that said Haney was at fault.
“We did not assign blame to the pilot,” Schwartz said Read more