Prototype 3-Stream Adaptive Cycle Turbine Moves to Next Phase of Testing for F-35 Re-Engine

GE has completed the initial phase of testing on its XA100 adaptive cycle engine made under the U.S. Air Force's Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP). The development process on the groundbreaking engine is hoped to lead the way to a replacement engine for the F-35A and F-35C without requiring any structural modifications to either aircraft. The re-engine should grant the fighters better range, acceleration, and cooling to accommodate next-gen mission systems. 

No Religious Exemptions Granted So Far, 17,000 Airmen of Unknown Status Remain

The Covid vaccination saga continues in the armed forces, with the notice that the United States Air Force and Space Force commands have turned down thousands of requests for religious exemptions to the vax mandate while approving none. Servicemen felt they were home free when submitting their paperwork, but the service feels that none of them have shown an "honest, consistent" religious attitude towards the vaccine. Those denied may still appeal the decision up the chain to the Surgeon General of the Air Force, but the DAF has also refused to grant a single exemption, with 135 denied. Those whose appeals are denied may retire, if able, or choose to separate. Those