Here is an interesting read highlighting the Air Forces future priorities that were addressed at the recent Air Force Warfare Symposium. AI war modeling is going to be used heavily to decide on future priorities to keep pace… Read more

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Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design

Senior Air Force leaders and industry experts discussed the priorities for Air Force’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora.

This article gives some great insights into the attributes of not just fighter pilots, but any military pilot or anyone who aspires to become a military pilot.

http://www.becomefighterpilot.com/the-top-ten-characteristics-that-every-good-fighter-pilot-emanates/

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The Top Ten Characteristics That Every Good Fighter Pilot Emanates

The Top Ten Characteristics That Every Good Fighter Pilot Emanates

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-military/2026/03/09/us-b-1b-lancers-arrive-at-raf-fairford-as-strikes-on-iran-intensify/

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US B-1B Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford as strikes on Iran intensify

The U.K. Ministry of Defence confirmed Saturday that U.S. forces had begun using the British base for “specific defensive operations."

If you are looking to transfer from the Active duty to the Guard/Reserve, this brochure gives a quick explanation of what Palace Chase and Palace Front are and the requirements.

https://www.afaccessionscenter.af.mil/Portals/78/PALACE%20CHASE-FRONT%20Brochure_STD_PDF_Final.pdf

Go Seahawks!

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4399302/air-national-guard-base-takes-stage-ahead-of-super-bowl-lx/

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Air National Guard base takes stage ahead of Super Bowl LX

Moffett Air National Guard Base is serving as the hub for a joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover scheduled to thunder overhead during the national anthem Feb. 8, kicking off the Super Bowl LX

A great article from Forbes that gives techniques on how to answer the question every UPT candidate will get. This article utilizes a lot of the same concepts Bogidope teaches.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/09/12/how-to-answer-tell-me-about-yourself-in-a-job-interview/

Great article discussing how to fix the Air Force’s pilot and aircraft shortages. It puts a lot of emphasis on building up and properly equipping the Reserve Component.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/fixing-the-air-force-pilot-crisis/

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Fixing the Air Force Pilot Crisis | Air & Space Forces Magazine

Will require not only new pilots, but the ability to retain those already trained and skilled. 

The 99th Flying Training Squadron officially welcomed the arrival of the T-7. Many of you will be flying this in the years to come!

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4375542/aetc-holds-t-7a-red-hawk-official-arrival-ceremony-marking-new-era-in-pilot-tra/

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AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training

AETC hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot

This article highlights the air assets used in Operation Absolute Resolve. The combination of Army, Navy, and active duty and guard air assets was an impressive display of joint air power.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-airpower-paved-the-way-for-delta-force-to-capture-venezuelas-maduro/

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US Airpower Paved Way for Special Ops to Capture Venezuela's Maduro

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a high-stakes military operation on Jan. 3 supported by extensive U.S. airpower.

Using public universities, such as the University of North Dakota’s (UND) flight program to provide initial flight training is the new way forward for the Air Force to meet pilot training goals. Students will receive their private, instrument, and multi-engine ratings and then will be off to their pilot training bases to finish training in…

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Strategy & Policy: New Undergraduate Pilot Training Program Targets 1,500 Pilots Annually | Air & Space Forces Magazine

The Air Force is overhauling Undergraduate Pilot Training with a private/government hybrid approach.

The first T-7 is being delivered to the 99th FTS tomorrow, December 5th. The introduction of the Red Hawk will cause dramatic changes in how new pilots are trained at UPT. Switching from the stick and rudder skills learned in the T-38, to more sensor managment skills that will be needed in 5th and 6th generation fighters. One item mentioned… Read more

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T-7A Red Hawk Launches New Pilot Training Era

The Air Force is welcoming a new purpose-built aircraft designed to train today's pilots for tomorrow's fight