The Old F-117 Nighthawk Is Still Fighting for the U.S. Air Force

Summary: The F-117 Nighthawk, officially retired by the U.S. Air Force in 2008, continues to be an active presence in the skies, defying typical post-retirement procedures for military aircraft. Although stored initially at the Tonopah Test Range under conditions allowing reactivation, changes in policy in 2016 led to a gradual disposal of the fleet. However, these stealth jets are still employed for various purposes including adversary training, testing, and possibly supporting next-generation military technology development.