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“Palestinian Is a Synonym for Evil,” Rep. Randy Fine Declares
Read More: “Palestinian Is a Synonym for Evil,” Rep. Randy Fine DeclaresRep. Randy Fine, a Republican representative from Florida, sparked controversy this week with a social media post declaring, “Palestinian is a synonym for evil.” The statement came in response…
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Lockheed Martin Opens $17 Million Hypersonic Weapons Facility in Alabama
Read More: Lockheed Martin Opens $17 Million Hypersonic Weapons Facility in AlabamaLockheed Martin has opened a $17 million hypersonic weapons facility in Huntsville, Alabama, expanding the defense contractor’s footprint in the state as the U.S. military races to develop weapons…
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Thunderbirds F-16 Goes Down Over California During Training Mission
Read More: Thunderbirds F-16 Goes Down Over California During Training MissionA U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot walked away from a fiery crash Wednesday morning after successfully ejecting from an F-16C Fighting Falcon during a training mission over the Southern…
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FRED: The Air Force’s Largest Plane and the Scandal That Almost Destroyed Lockheed
Read More: FRED: The Air Force’s Largest Plane and the Scandal That Almost Destroyed LockheedThe Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is the largest aircraft in the United States Air Force—a behemoth capable of carrying two M1 Abrams tanks, six Apache helicopters, or 135,000 pounds of…
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The American Jet That Shot Down Two MiGs With 8,000 Pounds of Bombs Still Attached
Read More: The American Jet That Shot Down Two MiGs With 8,000 Pounds of Bombs Still AttachedOn the opening day of the Gulf War, four F/A-18 Hornets raced toward their target deep inside Iraq, each weighed down with 2,000-pound bombs and flying without afterburner. They…
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Is Russia’s Su-75 Fighter Real or Just a Propaganda Stunt?
Read More: Is Russia’s Su-75 Fighter Real or Just a Propaganda Stunt?Russia unveiled the Su-75 Checkmate in 2021 as a low-cost, export-friendly stealth rival to the F-35, promising modern sensors, stealth capabilities, and mass production. Four years later, it remains…
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Navy Carrier Loses Three F/A-18s in Deployment Marked by Mishaps
Read More: Navy Carrier Loses Three F/A-18s in Deployment Marked by MishapsThe USS Harry S. Truman’s eight-month deployment to the Middle East was one of the most eventful—and troubled—carrier deployments in recent memory, marked by a friendly fire incident, a…
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America’s Secret F-47 Is Already Being Built – And Will Take Flight in 2028
Read More: America’s Secret F-47 Is Already Being Built – And Will Take Flight in 2028Boeing is manufacturing the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet right now, with the F-47 expected to take its maiden flight in 2028—marking a major leap in air superiority technology…
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America’s Iconic B-52 Bomber Is Getting New Engines – And They’re Already Late
Read More: America’s Iconic B-52 Bomber Is Getting New Engines – And They’re Already LateSeventy years after entering service, the B-52 Stratofortress is undergoing a massive modernization that will transform it into the B-52J—but the ambitious upgrade program is already running years behind…
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South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Jet Is Attracting Buyers – Should Rivals Be Concerned?
Read More: South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Jet Is Attracting Buyers – Should Rivals Be Concerned?South Korea’s first domestically developed fighter jet is gaining international attention, with multiple countries lining up to buy or evaluate the KF-21 Boramae as an alternative to more expensive…
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US Doubles Somalia Airstrikes in 2025, Marks 100th Strike of Year
Read More: US Doubles Somalia Airstrikes in 2025, Marks 100th Strike of YearThe United States has dramatically escalated its air campaign against Islamic militants in Somalia, more than doubling the pace of strikes compared to 2024 and marking the 100th airstrike…
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Zane Clark
Zane Clark is a writer whose interest in national affairs began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C that sparked an early curiosity about history and current events. That first moment of perspective grew into a lasting fascination with the people, conflicts, and decisions influencing the nation’s direction. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from major events to the individuals helping shape the country’s future. When he’s not writing, he’s researching history, following current developments, spotting aircraft, attending airshows or exploring the stories behind the headlines.



















