United States Air Force

Venezuela, US Air Force and JetBlue

JetBlue flight narrowly avoids collision with Air Force tanker near Venezuela

A New York-bound JetBlue flight had to halt its ascent Friday to avoid colliding with a US Air Force refueling tanker supporting the American military buildup near Venezuela, with the airline pilot ca...

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Second near midair collision reported near Venezuela involving US Air Force tanker

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JetBlue flight to JFK nearly strikes Air Force plane near Venezuela

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'It's outrageous' - JetBlue pilot decries near collision with US military aircraft

A near collision between a JetBlue commercial flight and US Air Force refuelling tanker near Venezuela is under review, US Southern Command told media on Monday.

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Passenger plane in terrifying near-miss as it’s forced to take evasive action to avoid crashing into US military jet

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JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids midair collision with U.S. Air Force tanker

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US military and civilian airliners narrowly avoided an air-to-air crash—again

A JetBlue pilot described the near-collision between his plane and a military aircraft with its transponder turned off near Curaçao “outrageous.”

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Top 5: These Are The Largest Air Force Bases By Aircraft Capacity

The United States Air Force maintains a complex network of installations designed to project air power and support global operations. There are many measurements by which to compare the bases that form the global network, but one of the simplest and most illustrative is the number of aircraft stationed at each one.

Stars and Stripes

‘The honor of my life’: Air Force Thunderbirds welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Malafa, left, outgoing U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Alexander Prevendar, incoming USAFADS “Thunderbirds” commander, smile during a change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 5, 2025. (Yendi Borjas/U.S. Air Force)

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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds booked for Carolina Beach air show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform over the Carolina Beach shoreline in 2027, marking a rare stop for the elite aerial demonstration team. READ MORE: ‘Get Low’ with Lil

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Why Does the United States Need a More Flexible Nuclear Force?

Deterrence is emerging as a theme for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, but questions remain about the administration’s ability to deliver and maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent. At the Air Force Summit on March 19, Hegseth commented on the ...