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With Air Force's new drone, 'we can see everything'

Ellen Nakashima and Craig Whitlock The Washington Post 01/02/2011
Launch of US Air Force's Secret X-37B Space Plane Delayed a Day by Bad Weather

Bad weather in Florida thwarted the U.S. Air Force's attempts to launch its latest secret X-37B space plane Friday (March 4), forcing a one-day delay for the robotic reusable mini-shuttle.

With Air Force's new drone, 'we can see everything'

In ancient times, Gorgon was a mythical Greek creature whose unblinking eyes turned to stone those who beheld them. In modern times, Gorgon may be one of the military's most valuable new tools. This winter, the Air Force is set to deploy to Afghanistan what it says is a revolutionary airborne surveillance system called Gorgon Stare, which will be able to transmit live video images of physical movement across an entire town.

Margaret Witt, lesbian nurse discharged from Air Force, deserves her job back, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Friday that a decorated flight nurse discharged from the Air Force for being gay should be given her job back as soon as possible in the latest legal setback to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Sergeant Swinger Charged In HIV Case; Air Force: Man had sex with at least 11 unwitting partners

An HIV-positive Air Force sergeant had sex with at least 11 individuals without informing them of his medical condition or using condoms, according to charges filed late yesterday against the noncommissioned officer.

Defense Secretary Restores Air Force's Authority Over Tanker Contract

AUGUST COLE The Wall Street Journal 09/16/2009
US Air Force Academy Plans Worship Area for Earth-Centered Religions

The U.S. Air Force Academy is in the final stages of planning a worship area for followers of Earth-centered religions, including Wicca and Druidism, near its landmark chapel.

Defense Secretary Restores Air Force's Authority Over Tanker Contract

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is putting the Air Force back in charge of the Pentagon's most politically charged contract—a $40 billion program to replace the service's aging fleet of aerial refueling tankers.