Discover the full scope of U.S. military aviation as we break down how each branch trains, equips, and deploys its pilots. From the Army’s rotary-wing experts to the Navy’s carrier-based aviators, the ...

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Three U.S. Air National Guard pilots received the military’s highest flying honor this week for their role in an aerial defense against Iranian drones and missiles heading for Israel in April 2024.

Air National Guard units have quietly emerged as experts in modern warfare capabilities and coming up with innovative approaches to counter-drone defense.

An Alaska Army National Guard flight surgeon developed a patented CASEVAC sled creating a “bubble of warmth” to evacuate casualties safely in extreme Arctic conditions.

Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who helped rescue 34 French special forces during an August 2023 firefight in Iraq ...

Three F-16 pilots were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with “C” device for combat, Feb, 1, 2026. (Staff Sgt. Natalie Filzen/Air National Guard) Three U.S. Air National Guard pilots received the ...