Here’s How Military Aircraft Mechanics Transition to Civilian Aviation Jobs In the civilian workforce, aviation maintenance technicians with a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration...
5 Things for Veterans to Know About Aviation Entrepreneurship Military service members and veterans with and without experience in aviation receive benefits that can help them succeed as...
Military Drone Pilots, Specialists Can Transfer Skills to a Growing Civilian Sector Service members who fly or otherwise work with drones in the military could find that their military skills transfer well to...
Shortages Lead to Higher Pay in the Civilian Aviation Industry Global shortages of aircraft mechanics and commercial airline pilots could translate to civilian career opportunities for...
‘That Was Not Good’: United Jet, Military Helicopter Almost Collide ATC audio captured a controller warning as a passenger jet and military helicopter came dangerously close over Southern...
Tens of Thousands of People Are Stranded in the Middle East as Iran War Complicates Routes Home Tens of thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as the Iran war spreads throughout the region.
American Pilots Detained in Guinea Two American pilots remain jailed in Guinea after a disputed fuel stop despite claims of landing clearance.
Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Lasers to Thwart Cartel Drones Led to Airspace Closure The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in...
Cuba Says Airlines Can No Longer Refuel on the Island as US Blockade Deepens Energy Crisis Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines of a fuel shortage for refueling on the island.
Trump Says Venezuelan Airspace Will Reopen Commercial Travel and Americans Soon Can Visit President Donald Trump says he's informed Venezuela’s acting president that he'll open up all commercial airspace over...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
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