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How the Roswell 'UFO' spurred our modern age of conspiracy theories

In 1947, a New Mexico rancher found mysterious debris on his land. UFO author Garrett Graff links the Roswell incident to the "deep state" conspiracy theories and misinformation of today.

WEKU

Is military enlistment down?

Enlistment numbers have steadily dropped for the past 40 years. More than 148,318 people enlisted in the US armed forces in 2020, a 59% decline from 1980.

USAFacts

Texas A&M Board of Regents names Mark Welsh III sole finalist for president

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named the former dean and four-star general as the sole finalist for president Friday. Many believe Welsh is the right person to move the university forward after a pair of controversies bruised the school’s morale.

The Texas Tribune

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Defensive End Isaac Rochell Had Perfect ‘Bad Timing’ Tweet After Being Cut By the Raiders

Tough break.

Sports Illustrated

Man arrested over sexual assault of former US senator

Martha McSally says she was attacked as she jogged along the Missouri River in Iowa

The Independent UK

Astronaut Frank Borman who led first manned mission around the moon dies aged 95

NASA astronaut veteran Frank Borman has died aged 95

The Independent UK

Forever chemicals’ toxic legacy at Chicago’s airports

Firefighting foam with PFAS contaminated groundwater under Chicago airports.

Chicago Sun-Times

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OLD Man arrested over sexual assault of former US senator

A man has been arrested in the alleged assault of former U.S. Sen. Martha McSally who says she was molested as she jogged along the Missouri River in Iowa

The Independent UK

The Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight

The futuristic B-21 Raider warplane has taken its first flight, moving it closer to becoming the nation’s next nuclear weapons stealth bomber

The Independent UK

The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines

The Air Force is asking Congress to restrict further construction of the towering wind turbines that have edged closer to its nuclear missile sites in Montana and Wyoming

The Independent UK

A pilot accused of threatening to shoot a commercial airline captain is an Air Force Reserve officer

A pilot accused of threatening to shoot an airline captain if they diverted to give a passenger medical attention is an Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel who had been relieved of command for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

Army’s Light Combat Helicopter Prachand successfully carries out inaugural firing

Army’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand has successfully carried out inaugural firing of 70 mm rockets and 20 mm turret guns both by day and night.

The Hindu

The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs

U.S. officials say the number of suicides among members of the military and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year

The Independent UK

Fighter jets practicing for Bears flyover cause confusion, alarm

The jets were spotted just after 1 p.m. along the lakefront and downtown.

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The Independent UK

The US is moving quickly to boost Israel's military. A look at what assistance it is providing

Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond

Dynamite News

Israel Air Force destroys headquarters linked with senior Hamas naval force

In a retaliatory move against the Hamas attack in Israel, the Israel Air Force on Monday attacked various buildings where the leaders of terrorist organization Hamas was staying, along with several operational headquarters. Read more At

Zenger

Israeli Air Force Chief Gives Ultimatum To Pilots Protesting Judicial Reform

Pilots must return to service or risk being removed from the IAF ahead of international exercise.

The Hindu

IAF looking at procurement contracts worth over ₹2.5 lakh crore, says Air chief

On the situation along the LAC with China, the Air Chief said the operational plans of the IAF were dynamic and can change as per the developing situation. He said that in places where the IAF “cannot counter in terms of numbers”, it will do so through “better tactics”.

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The Hindu

Over 100 aircraft, including Rafales, to be part of air show in Prayagraj: IAF officer

“This year, the Air Force is completing the 91st year of its establishment, to commemorate which an air show is being organised here on October 8 in the Sangam area,” Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor said.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s in three months, Air National Guard head says

The U.S. could have the first Ukrainian pilots trained on F-16 fighter jets before the end of the year, though it will be longer than that before they are flying combat missions

Roll Call

SASC carries on with nomination hearings despite ongoing hold - Roll Call

President Biden’s pick to be the Air Force’s next top officer breezed through his hearing Tuesday before Senate Armed Services.

The Independent UK

No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile base as Air Force investigates cancers

The Air Force says no harmful levels of carcinogenic PCBs were found inside the launch facilities at a nuclear missile base in Wyoming

Space

Karol 'Bo' Bobko, former NASA astronaut who flew three shuttle missions, dies at 85

Karol 'Bo' Bobko, who was the only NASA astronaut to fly on the first launch of two space shuttle orbiters, has died at the age of 85. In total, Bobko logged 16 days, 2 hours and 3 minutes in space.

The Independent UK

Air Force awards a start-up company $235 million to build sleek new plane

The U.S. Air Force is throwing its support behind a program to develop a sleek, futuristic-looking jet that could provide greater range and efficiency for military tankers and cargo planes

The Independent UK

Air Force awards a start-up company $235 million to build sleek new plane

The U.S. Air Force is throwing its support behind a program to develop a sleek, futuristic-looking jet that could provide greater range and efficiency for military tankers and cargo planes

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