Perry Dahl, one of the last living WWII fighter aces, dies at 101
Flying his P-38 Lightning, nicknamed Skidoo, Dahl shot down more than five enemy planes in the Pacific.
By Jon Guttman
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At 103, this P-51 Mustang pilot could soon become WWII’s last ace
James McCubbin, 103, is under consideration for recognition as a WWII ace for shooting down enemy aircraft in his P-51 Mustang.
By Jon Guttman
This ‘Top Gun’ tattoo will take your breath away
'Top Gun: Maverick' premieres May 27.
By Sarah Sicard
Latest ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ trailer reveals its big bad enemy
After 36 years, 'Top Gun' will finally get its sequel.
By Sarah Sicard
Honor Flight officials press to resume police escorts for veterans
Trips bringing elderly vets to national war memorials resumed last fall, but police escorts to facilitate the visits have not.
WWII vet honored by France for D-Day contributions
Navy veteran Carl Felton recently received a medal declaring him a knight in the French Legion of Honor, the highest honor awarded by France.
By Patrick Kernan, The Frederick News-Post
Arab-Israeli missile defense has a shot, says CENTCOM nominee
In the wake of recent missile and drone attacks against the UAE by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, there’s a fresh opportunity to integrate air and missile defense in the Mideast, says Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla.
By Joe Gould
Oldest WWII veteran remembered in museum service
Lawrence Brooks was the oldest surviving World War II veteran until his death on Jan. 5 at age 112.
By Chevel Johnson
Amid Russia crisis, Pentagon nominee criticizes Obama response to Crimea
A top Pentagon pick for President Biden has criticized the Obama administration’s response to Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea as “too slow and too incremental.”
Excerpt: Autobiography tells story of ‘Special Duties Pilot’
John M. Billings traces his lifetime of flying and his most storied mission, Operation Greenup, in "Special Duties Pilot."
By John M. Billings
Downed war pilot from Montana memorialized in French film
After the film titled “Un Ete en Provence” was completed, the town earlier this year hosted a screening and ceremony where they renamed the town square in honor of Norbert Herriges.
By Heidi Desch, Whitefish Pilot
Veteran’s daughter discovers World War II history
After Dad died, I cleaned out the garage. That’s when I saw the rusty metal box.
By Lisa Torem