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The Role Of US Tactical Air Command In The Cold War

During the early days of the Cold War, the so-called “Bomber Mafia” ruled the USAF. But thanks to TAC, the “Fighter Mafia” eventually took over.

The US Air Force at Secretary Frank Kendall’s direction is ensuring that NGAD’s components meet the US Air Force’s needs.

Despite the cynically humorous nickname of “FRED,” the C-5M endures. Simple Flying examines mission types that the Super Galaxy supports.

A necessary reminder of the need for air policing and reading Notices To Airmen (NOTAM) before flying around.

Two US Air Force strategic bombers were identified as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.

The OV-10 Bronco was an amazingly versatile warbird. The US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps can attest to this.

Though not as famous as other WWI aces like the Red Baron, Billy Bishop, and Eddie Rickenbacker, Frank Luke did have an air named in his honor,

A feature look at how RTX upgrades help fourth-generation fighters like the F-15EX and F-16 provide air superiority with precision.

The Air Combat Command (ACC) is the post-Cold War successor to Tactical Air Command (TAC) and Strategic Air Command (SAC).

The US Air Force is working to get to a point to moving the human-controlled component of NGAD to picking a prime contractor.