Footage captured at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska shows the F-35 fighter jet barreling to the ground before exploding on Tuesday afternoon.

Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing. The aircraft went down during the landing phase of the flight, Townsend said at a news conference. The pilot declared an inflight emergency ...

Even so, the pilot was transported to the Bassett Army Hospital for observation, according to a press release from the 354th Fighter Wing’s public affairs office. The pilot experienced an ...

NFL fans loved the performance of the national anthem before the Washington Commanders faced the Philadelphia Eagles on ...

During the performance, Lincoln, a live bald eagle, soared through the air to huge cheers from the home supporters. And at the conclusion of the anthem, four F16 jets from the 177th Fighter Wing did a ...

Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing. Townsend added the base will work to prevent similar incidents in the future. "I can assure you the United States Air Force will conduct a ...

As Morrissey finished singing, four F-16s from the 177th Fighter Wing flew over the stadium, putting the cherry on top of the patriotic scene. Things got off to a hot start for the Eagles faithful ...

It currently hosts the 48th Fighter Wing of the U.S. Air Force and is the largest American-operated air base in England. The 48th Fighter Wing operates the F-15E Strike Eagle and the F-35A ...

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field will be conducting some night flying operations this week. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, operations will be happening between 5 ...

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing (180th Fighter Wing). (Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker, 180th Fighter Wing) DETROIT – The 180th Fighter Wing ...

Air Force and Air National Guard Fighter Units worked to integrate their tactics in realistic, replicated battle scenarios. Pilots pushing their aircraft to maximum capacity created the coolest ...

The pilot was uninjured, according to Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson. The crash occurred at about 12:49 p.m., according to Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing Commander. Emergency services were at ...