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The new guidance mandates that sideburns must be above the ear opening and that mustaches are prohibited from going beyond the corners of the mouth or into a respirator seal zone, an Air Force spokesperson told the military publication Monday. A memo detailing Air Force grooming standards was reportedly issued last week. It requires service members who choose to wear mustaches to keep them shorter than what was previously necessary.

My first strike was January 28th, 2013, at 6:49 in the morning. It ended up being a cave in the middle of nowhere, and there was a handful of people there that they wanted us to take out.

At age 19, Chase Skylar DeMayo had a heart attack when an air bubble accidentally got into his IV at Langley Air Force Base hospital in Virginia, causing his heart to stop for a few minutes. During his near-death experience in 2008, DeMayo said he felt himself float upward, surrounded by light, and entered a vibrant garden with colors brighter than anything on Earth.

To determine the countries with the most attack helicopters, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2025 military strength report from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense-related statistics website with information on 145 countries. We ranked these countries according to which countries have the most attack helicopters. We included supplemental information regarding each country's current air force, overall military strength ranking, and defense budget. It should be noted that these attack helicopters are initially specialized for combat, although they might play secondary roles as well.

Dan Halutz, a former chief of staff of the Israeli military and ex-Air Force commander, stated, 'The war has run its course. Gaza is destroyed structurally and humanly.'

A pause has been implemented on the use of Sig Sauer M18 pistols following a fatal incident involving a Security Forces airman, to ensure personnel safety.

Leonard Hopkins and fellow Black military veterans gathered daily at a Miami McDonald's to share memories over cups of coffee and orange juice, fostering a sense of community.

Logistical aircraft are crucial for modern air forces, enabling missions that involve extensive flight durations, as seen when stealth aircraft bombed Iran's nuclear facilities supported by in-air refuelers.

"For seven decades, the B-52 has stood as a symbol of American airpower. With its unmistakable silhouette and dual-capable nature, it serves as a visible and credible strategic deterrent for the United States and its allies."

President Trump announced the F-22 Raptor will receive "super" upgrades, emphasizing its significance as the US no longer produces the fighter jet.

"I know exactly what I saw that day, and it was in no fashion a conventional flying vehicle," Rogers said, regarding the 1992 incident.