Air Force News

1. Thunderbirds Commander Fired for 'Loss of Confidence'

   Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt relieved Lt. Col. Jason Heard of overseeing the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron.

2. Air Force Academy Informants Are at Center of Child Porn Case

   A day of testimony in an Air Force child porn case centered on whether the use of informants will scuttle key evidence.

3. AF: Failure to Report Church Shooter 'Was Not an Isolated Incident'

   The latest revelation has prompted the Air Force to take corrective actions in what will be a months-long review process.

4. Russian Jet Buzzes US Navy Spy Plane Over Black Sea

   A Russian Su-30 fighter jet buzzed a Navy reconnaissance plane flying in the Black Sea Saturday, an official said.

5. Republican Senators Support Disciplined Air Force Colonel

   Air Force Col. Leland Bohannon refused to sign a certificate of appreciation to the same-sex spouse of a retiring master sergeant.