The F/A-18E/F will become the second fighter jet to add the weapon when the program reaches initial operational capability later this…
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First female F-35A pilot to fly in combat launched by all-female maintenance crew for her first combat sortie in the JSF
On the day of her first combat sortie, F-35A Lightning II pilot Capt. Emily “Banzai” Thompson had an all-female maintenance crew launch…
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The event was intended to showcase the continued combat power of Aviano Air Base and give thanks to first responders, doctors,…
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Iconic Top Gun house moved to Oceanside Pier: it will be part of the new Oceanside Beach Resort
In Top Gun, actor Tom Cruise arrives at the house on a motorcycle to meet his onscreen girlfriend played by Kelly…
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Vegas Goes Blue: 64th Aggressor Squadron flies training mission using all blue F-16s to symbolize Nellis appreciation for COVID-19 First Responders
The photos in this post feature F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron lining up, taxing and taking off…
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Barksdale B-52 Stratofortress bomber Loses Panel During New Orleans Flyover
A safety investigation is planned although no one was injured in the incident. A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing…
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The Containerized Flight Training Device provides realistic cockpit or system displays (i.e. visual resolution, tactile, spatial, audio, and functionality) and can…
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USAF B-1Bs flew from Ellsworth AFB to South China Sea in 32-hour round trip mission to demonstrate global presence
This sortie follows an Apr. 22 CONUS-based bomber bilateral training where the B-1 integrated with six U.S. Air Force F-16s and…
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Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will fly over US cities to honor healthcare workers combating COVID-19
Both demonstration teams are set to flyover cities including Washington, Baltimore, New York, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Austin.…
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CH-53K King Stallion demonstrates long-range logistic support capabilities with first, successful air refueling tests
The 4.5 hour test was accomplished over the Chesapeake Bay with a KC-130J aerial refueling (AR) tanker. The CH-53K King Stallion…
