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Military Reverses Course and Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for New Recruits

The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force have reinstated mandatory influenza vaccinations for new recruits, reversing a policy change implemented earlier this year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military health officials linked the absence of flu immunization requirements to outbreaks at several training facilities.

Latin Times

Hegseth’s Air Force quietly brings back flu vaccine rule for recruits after more than 200 fall sick at base

As of June 19, around 222 flu cases were reported on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas

The Independent UK

Ladakh administration calls for SoPs to curb unauthorised photography, videography as IAF raises concern

Authorities in Leh are implementing strict Standard Operating Procedures to curb unauthorized photography and videography of sensitive areas, including the dual-use airport. This move follows concerns raised by the Indian Air Force regarding the circulation of operational images on social media. The administration is also reinforcing existing regulations and launching…

The Economic Times

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Your grandparents could have flown the same airframe still refuelling US jets today: KC-135R 57-1419 was built in 1957 and is in its 67th year of service

An Eisenhower-era KC-135R Stratotanker, tail number 57-1419, remains a vital asset for the US Air Force, defying its 1957 build date. This veteran aircraft, one of the oldest flying jets, actively supports critical bomber rotations in the Pacific. Its longevity is attributed to rigorous, five-year depot maintenance rebuilds and a…

The Times of India

Brahmos gets another customer: One of Middle East's biggest arms importers and top US weapons buyer eyes India's BrahMos and Akashteer systems

India and the UAE are in early-stage discussions for the potential sale of Indian defence platforms, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and the Akashteer air defence network. This move signifies the UAE's push to bolster its military capabilities amid regional security concerns. If finalized, the UAE would join a growing…

The Economic Times

Trump Set to Own Qatar-Gifted Air Force One in 2029 Following $934M Taxpayer-Funded Retrofit

President Trump plans to personally own a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8, converted into an interim Air Force One, sparking debate over ethics and taxpayer funding

International Business Times UK

Air Force General Who Vanished After UFO Files Pledge Could Be Hiding in New Mexico, Investigator Claims

The disappearance of Air Force General William McCasland has sparked speculation due to his UFO investigation links, with theories suggesting he may be hiding in New Mexico.

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‘A flying White House’: President Trump unveils the new Air Force One

Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028.

Euronews

Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a "flying White House" while touting the aircraft's luxury interior. The plane will serve as a temporary replacement as presidential jets ordered directly from Boeing have been delayed until…

France 24

This is the one Netflix movie I’m streaming on Father’s Day — and it’s perfect for dads who love action-thriller films

This Father’s Day weekend, my dad chose to watch “Land of Bad,” an action-thriller that sees a rescue mission in hostile territory go disastrously wrong.

Tom’s Guide

Donald Trump unveils 'flying White House' gifted by Qatar amidst Iran war, Strait of Hormuz deal at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. All about 'largest Air Force One ever built'

Donald Trump Air Force One: The aircraft, a luxury Boeing 747, had previously generated controversy after Qatar offered it to replace the presidential jet last year.

The Economic Times

Trump unveils 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet

The Air Force One upgrade's cost has not been disclosed and some experts fear it may not be as secure as the existing fleet's aircraft.

AAP

President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

President Donald Trump has unveiled the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet now converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth ended mandatory flu vaccines for military, now nearly 160 reportedly sick at Texas Air Force base

Hegseth said flu vaccines were "absurd overreaching mandates"

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International Business Times UK

'Your Body, Your Faith': 160 Air Force Troops Fall Ill Following Hegseth's Decision to Make Flu Shots Optional

A flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base has raised concerns about military readiness after the recent policy change making flu vaccinations optional. The outbreak has affected nearly 160 trainees.

International Business Times UK

Air Force One That Flew Six Presidents Retires as Trump Awaits Qatar-Donated Jet

Air Force One, the iconic VC-25A, retires after 35 years of service. The new Boeing 747-8, donated by Qatar, is set to join the presidential fleet, marking a new era in presidential aviation.

Latin Times

Flu Outbreak Sickens Nearly 160 Air Force Recruits After Hegseth Made Vaccine Optional

A major flu outbreak has sickened nearly 160 Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the military's long-standing requirement that troops receive annual influenza vaccines, according to defense officials cited by The New York Times.

The Independent UK

Texas Air Force base hit with flu outbreak infecting nearly 160 troops after Hegseth lifts vaccine requirement: report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon was canceling what he called the ‘absurd’ requirement to get a yearly flu shot

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Hegseth Under Fire as Lackland Flu Outbreak Infects 160 Air Force Trainees Weeks After Vaccine Rule Change

A flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base led to the reinstatement of mandatory flu shots after a recruit's death. The decision follows a controversial policy shift on vaccine mandates.

The Economic Times

B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board

A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. All eight people on board perished. The aircraft was part of a program to modernize the oldest planes in the U.S. fleet. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The airfield remained closed as crews secured…

The Independent UK

Air Force identifies eight killed in deadly B-52 crash in California

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed on Monday shortly after takeoff

International Business Times UK

How Old Is the B-52 Bomber? Deadly California Crash Renews Debate Over America's Ageing Military Fleet

A B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California has killed eight people. The incident occurred during a test mission, prompting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

The Independent UK

Deadly B-52 crash shakes base where aviation history was made

For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has often been made at Edwards Air…

The Economic Times

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a routine training mission at Edwards Air Force Base. All eight crew members aboard perished in the incident. The aircraft burst into flames on takeoff. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Operations at Edwards Air Force Base were suspended due to runway…

The Economic Times

B52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force: All crew members dead after Boeing Stratofortress crashed following take-off in California, all about supersonic aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads

B52 Bomber Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The Stratofortress, designed and built by Boeing, is a long-range, subsonic aircraft that has long served as the backbone ⁠of the United States' crewed strategic bomber force, according to the U.S. military.

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