The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present a free concert, “The Spirit of America,” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Orion Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature patriotic favorites and highlight the contributions of service Members, as well as favorites in the genres of jazz, pop, classical, country and more. Two […]
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1st woman to lead Air Force Academy to give UNE commencement speech
Michelle Johnson, a retired Air Force lieutenant general, will deliver the address at the University of New England’s 190th commencement ceremony on May 17.
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How Margaret Chase Smith derailed actor Jimmy Stewart’s rise to Air Force general
The ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn’t think he earned it.
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Judge orders Air Force engineer detained in classified records case
Authorities allege Gokhan Gun, a dual citizen of Turkey and the United States, printed numerous documents marked ‘top secret.’
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Thunderbirds soar over Brunswick as climax of air show
The Great State of Maine Air Show welcomed back the Thunderbirds to Brunswick’s air space, drawing in spectators and protesters.
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Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy
On the day he was killed, Fortson opened the door while holding a handgun pointed toward the floor, according to a deputy’s body camera footage.
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U.S. aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
When two U.S. fighter jets recently faced off in a dogfight in California, only one was piloted by a human.
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AI-controlled fighter jet took Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Future war scenarios envision swarms of American unmanned aircraft providing an advance attack on enemy defenses to give the U.S. the ability to penetrate airspace without high risk to pilot lives.
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Retired Air Force colonel named Maine’s chief medical examiner
Dr. Alice Briones, who grew up in Hampden, was the first woman to lead the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.