More real world input required for loyal wingman development: think tank
A US airpower think tank has listed a set of priorities for the US Air Force (USAF) to consider as it embarks on the development of unmanned combat aircraft. In…
Former Air Force pilot recounts nearly fatal mission on 9/11
A former United States Air Force pilot visited the EAA Aviation Museum to tell the story of how she was sent on what was supposed to be a suicide mission…
Fighter pilot recalls ‘suicide mission’ to protect the nation on 9/11
A former Washington D.C. Air National Guard F-16 Fighter Pilot ordered to take down Flight 93 to save the lives of many on September 11, 2001, says she was prepared…
9/11 fighter pilot recounts her experience, 21 years after the attacks
On the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Major Heather Penney recounted her experiences as a fighter pilot on 9/11. She spoke on Sunday night’s edition of the…
‘I was sent on a suicide mission’: Pilot Heather Penney was ready to give her life for country on 9/11
She understands the fascination with her story. “I was sent on a suicide mission,” said pilot Heather Penney, whose call sign, “Lucky,” dripped with irony that day. It was Tuesday,…
Fighter Pilot Was Prepared to Sacrifice Her Life on 9/11
Heather Penney was sent on potential suicide mission 21 years ago A former F-16 fighter pilot who was sent on a suicide mission on Sept. 11, 2001, says she didn’t…
Former fighter pilot Heather Penney recalls Vice President Cheney’s orders on 9/11 to stop Flight 93
Heather Penney talks to 'Fox & Friends Weekend' about the 9/11 mission she took on while in the D.C. Air National Guard Former D.C. Air National Guard Fighter Pilot Heather…
F-16 pilot in sky over DC on 9/11 to speak at EAA
Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney, known for her involvement in protecting Washington D.C. on 9/11, will recount her experiences on Sunday, September 11, at 7 p.m. in a special edition of the EAA…
Expert Panel Talks CHIPS Act & Quantum Tech Innovation in US Government
The field of quantum science holds great promise for advanced quantum technologies in the future. With a wide range of applications in military operations, national security, civilian uses and defense,…
Stop calling Switchblades ‘drones’ — it’s causing policy confusion
Words matter, especially when it comes to understanding and overseeing new military technologies. That is why it is especially important to be deliberate and precise in how we talk…