Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.
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Biden Makes Case for Global Alliances at Air Force Academy Commencement
President Biden said cooperation with allies had helped the United States confront challenges to stability around the world.
With Undersea Robots, an Air Force Navigator Lost Since 1967 Is Found
A recovery mission off Vietnam’s coast showed how advances in technology have given new reach to the Pentagon’s search for American war dead.