US Air Force

US refueling aircraft evacuated from UK's RAF Mildenhall base due to Iran threat - report

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the aircraft were evacuated from the UK's RAF Mildenhall base.

An F15 fighter plane comes in to land at RAF Lakenheath at sunset on January 07, 2026 in Mildenhall, England.
Rick Francona.

Retired US Air Force officer Rick Francona discusses Kurds, Iranian threat with 'Post' - interview

A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster based out of March Air Force Base is displayed during the America's Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Ten US military aircraft arrive in Israel as Americans warn of 'short, focused' Iran war - report

A screen set up at a hall of the Moscow City Court broadcasts the verdict announcement in the trial of US citizen Stephen Hubbard, then 72, accused of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, in Moscow on October 7, 2024.

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US CENTCOM strikes Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of bombardment

"The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the US Central Command said in a statement on X.

US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.

US planning to send additional F-16, F-35 fighter jets to Middle East - report

According to a CNN report citing a US official, the fighter jets and more aerial refueling aircraft will be relocated from bases in Europe.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.

Transportation Ministry to hold situational assessment amid fears of flight cancellations - report

The Transportation Ministry, Israel Airports Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority will reportedly discuss the risks of flight cancellations caused by parked refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion.

American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East

A senior security official said that as more US forces arrive in the region, coordination with the militaries will tighten, while the US military is also redeploying F-35 and F-15 aircraft and dozens

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Lindsey Graham: The senator who lived the American Dream and loved Israel - opinion

I last communicated with Graham just a few days before I received the message on Sunday morning that he had died. It took me a while to process that message.

Former US Senator Lindsey Graham and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hold a meeting on December 20,  2025.

US opts to keep refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, putting 50,000 flight tickets at risk

Israeli air traffic control had reportedly been instructed by the Transport Ministry not to approve any further US refuelers for landing in Israel.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

US Air Force officer under investigation after calling for Trump's impeachment

The active-duty officer, Major Jason Watson, denounced Trump and Vance on Wednesday for actions including going to war with Iran without congressional authorization, according to a video.

MAJOR JASON Watson on the steps of the US Capitol building protesting US President Donald Trump and demanding his impeachement.

Arriving on Qatari-gifted Air Force One for the first time, Trump unveils Roosevelt museum

Asked about the cost to taxpayers, Trump said the gifted plane cost "very little relative to what it would cost if we did it a different way."

US President Donald Trump gestures as he tours the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

Ben-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure

Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3. 

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.