Officials in Iraq say an Iraqi Mi-35 attack helicopter has been shot down by Islamic State group militants.
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Day: October 4, 2014
USMC ready to start first class for Military Occupational Specialty 7518, F-35B pilot
VMFAT-501 is about to kick off the first F-35B Safe for Solo course. After three-months of training, graduand will earn the Military Occupational Specialty 7518, F-35B pilot.
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U.K. delays retirement of 2 Squadron
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced that 2 Squadron will not be disbanded as planned next year.
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Lawmakers block Denmark’s deployment of F-16s to fight ISIL
Denmark’s deployment of F-16s to Iraq to help fight against ISIL has stalled after two opposition parties blocked the vote to authorize the deployment.
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Obama administration approves sale of maritime weapons to Vietnam
The U.S. government has given the green light to sell maritime security-related weapons to Vietnam, partially lifting a long-time lethal weapons ban to the South East Asia country.
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