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Luke Air Force Base feels effects of national pilot shortage
Luke Air Force Base is feeling the effects of a national pilot shortage, leaving the Air Force without enough pilots, maintenance crew and support staff to fully power U.S. military needs. “Right now we don’t have enough of certain types of pi.....»»
The National Guard deployed an immediate reaction force after someone rammed police officers with a car at the Capitol
Multiple videos captured National Guard troops taking up position near the Capitol after the vehicle ramming incident. National Guard presence around the Capitol after a suspect rammed a police checkpoi.....»»
The New York Post: Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré’s task force reportedly calls for U.S. Capitol security upgrades after deadly Jan. 6 riot
New rapid-reaction force, Capitol Police reforms, an increased National Guard presence and new mobile fencing reportedly among the task-force report's recommendations......»»
How the National Guard became the go-to force to respond to riots at home
The National Guard is widely seen as a reliable peacekeeping force at home, but it wasn't always that way. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops deployed at the US Capitol and its perimeter, J.....»»
DC National Guard commander says the Pentagon took away authority to send in a quick reaction force to respond to Capitol riots
"I absolutely wish I could have got there sooner," the major general overseeing the DC National Guard said. N.....»»
Flushing out the true cause of the global toilet paper shortage
The California National Guard flew coronavirus hospitalizations, the governor's office said. “We couldn’t be more proud as a state to be sending those ventilators back East," Gov. Gavin Newsom... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
The US military is using "isolation in motion" to protect crews on its biggest planes from the coronavirus
US Air National Guard/Staff Sgt. Leon Bussey The US military has halted most of the movement of its personnel in response to the spread of the coronavirus. But parts of the military have to keep moving as part of the US government's response to that .....»»
"I know without any doubt that I"m going to lose colleagues": New York hospital workers at the front line describe the stark reality of their working conditions, comparing facilities to a "petri dish"
Sgt. Amouris Coss/U.S. Army National Guard/Handout/Reuters Hospital workers in New York — the epicenter of the US coronavirus outbreak — describe the stark reality of treating patients amid a shortage of personal protective equipment .....»»
More than 1,500 US National Guard troops are battling the coronavirus across 22 states
U.S. National Guard photo by Col. Richard Goldenberg More than 1,500 National Guard personnel have been mobilized in 22 different states to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). On .....»»
The Army is turning Humvees into Russian tanks — with Hollywood"s help
Idaho Army National Guard Idaho National Guardsmen are using new kits provided by a Hollywood special-effects company to turn Humvees into Russian T-72 main battle tanks and BTR-90 personnel carriers. The g.....»»
Pilot Labeled As "Mercenary" Captured In Libya Said To Be US Air Force Veteran
The US media identified Jamie Sponaugle as a fighter jet pilot that was shot down and captured by one of Libya's rival governments on May 7, according to a new report from RT. The pilot had been previously reported as a Portuguese national.  The .....»»
In Major "Blow" To Bolsonaro, 39 Kilos Of Coke Seized On Brazil"s Presidential Plane
A Brazilian Air Force pilot, who was one of the crew members on their way to serve as the advance guard for B.....»»
A bizarre video involving a dinosaur puppet got 3 Air National Guard officers demoted and sparked incredible backlash on all sides
Air Force amn/nco/sn.....»»
The US Air Force is short more than one-quarter of the fighter pilots it needs, according to a government report
The Air Force has been warning about its growing pilot shortage for some time. But a government report has found that the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy all have significant shortfalls. The service branches' stop-gap approaches have created add.....»»
What Does the National Guard Do? | Opinion
The Army National Guard is the oldest defense force in the nation......»»
American Airlines tries to ease financial burden of becoming a pilot with new program
In an effort to combat the growing pilot shortage, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has announced a new program it hopes will make the process of becoming a pilot easier. The American Airlines Cadet Academy will give potential pilots an oppor.....»»
National Guard officer charged with leading police on chase in armored vehicle says he was acting under orders and charges are "completely bogus"
WTVR CBS6/Twitter RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An Army National Guard officer charged with driving an armored personnel carrier off base while under the influence.....»»
Two become one? Planemakers work on tech to cut pilot numbers
Airplane manufacturers are working to adapt jets to reduce the number of pilots needed for long-haul flights and to build new cockpits designed for a single aviator in order to ease a global pilot shortage and cut airline costs......»»
K-State partners with USAF to help battle pilot shortage
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus in Salina has joined an initiative aimed at training more young people to fly. The goal is to fight the ongoing pilot shortage impacting both the U.S. Air Force and the civil aviation industry. The scho.....»»