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Air Force Instructor Pilot Dies After T-6 Ejection Seat Fires on Ground
The pilot's death marks the latest incident with the T-6 and comes on the heels of a grounding of the aircraft two years ago over worries with the ejection seat.
Sheppard Air Force Base pilot killed in ejection identified
Sheppard Air Force Base officials have identified the instructor pilot who lost his life on Monday, May 13. Captain John Robertson of the 80th Operations Support
Air Force instructor pilot killed when ejection seat activated on the ground
The Air Force says an instructor pilot was killed when the ejection seat activated while the jet was still on the ground at a Texas military base
Sheppard Air Force Base member dies during ground operations
Air Force policy dictates that the instructor’s name won’t be released until 24 hours after the family has been notified.
ABC-7 Xtra: Taking flight at Holloman Air Force Base
Just to the north of El Paso, the Air Force's 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base trains about 100 skilled F-16 pilots every year.
Sheppard AFB pilot dies after ejection
Sheppard Air Force Base released this statement Tuesday morning about an aircrew member injured when an ejection occurred: "An Air Force instructor pilot with the 80th Flying Training Wing died early this morning from injuries sustained when their T-6A Texan II ejection seat activated during ground operations here May 13.
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With hundreds of kids on waitlist, Wright-Patt breaks ground on expanded base child care center
Wright Patterson Air Force Base is expanding its child care center to provide more services to its families. On average, 250 ...
Air Force deciding whether Pentagon leaker from Mass. will face trial in military court
Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira has already pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he accessed, ...
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F-22 Raptor involved in latest flight line incident at Air Force base on Okinawa
A $350 million stealth fighter rolled away from its parking spot this week on an Okinawa flight line, an Air Force spokesman ...
Air Force opens prosecution of Discord leaker Jack Teixeira
Jack D. Teixeira, 22, is accused by the Air Force of obstructing justice and failing to obey orders. Officials have convened what’s called an Article 32 hearing, where prosecutors present evidence to ...
Holloman Air Force Base celebrates Police Week starting May 13
Holloman Air Force Base celebrates police week through the week of May 13 with events for on base staff members and anyone ...
Offutt Air Force Base holds event to kickoff National Police Week
Offutt Air Force Base kicked off National Police Week on Monday. It's a time to honor and remember those who paid the ...
Russian Commander in Crimea Killed in Ukraine Attack: Reports
A Russian commander was reportedly killed in Crimea following a Ukrainian missile strike in the region. On Monday, the ...
Missiles hit Russian air defence base in Crimea, killing military unit commander
Petri, a peak in the Crimean Mountains (temporarily occupied Crimea), has been damaged by a missile attack, killing the ...