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USAF squadron stood up after 70 years of inactivity; will teach the F-35A weapons instructor course

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A U.S. Air Force squadron that has been inactive since February 1947 was stood up at Nellis Air Force Base on Jun. 20 as the 6th Weapons Squadron.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver

It will serve as the home for the F-35A under the Weapons School. Eventually, it will get 30 instructors and 24 aircraft.

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