In honor of National Aviation Week, 8 News Now reporter JC Fernandez was live Wednesday morning from Freedom Park inside Nellis AFB with Dan Wheaton, historian for the 57th Wing. Wheaton began by outlining the history of Freedom Park,

New weapons are at the forefront of budget priorities for the Air Force and Space Force, while the spending plans also seek almost $2.3 billion in cuts.

The Air Force has delayed some permanent change of station, or PCS, moves for airmen within the continental United States.

Earlier this spring, the service also delayed issuing some retirement and separation orders due to similar budget constraints.

An airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, who died after being shot by an AK-47 fired through the wall of an off-base apartment in Wyoming, has been identified by service officials.

The Space Force’s move comes several months after the Air Force banned similar duty identifier patches for airmen.

Minot Air Force Base's Chapel Team recently opened The Airmen Ministry Center for airmen of all ranks to build connection and camaraderie.

However, President Trump rules out putting U.S. troops on the ground if a deal is reached with Moscow to halt the war.