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Day: July 7, 2020

MC-130J carried out FARP hot refueling for F-16s at Misawa, Japan for the first time

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For the first time, the U.S. Air Force’s 1st Special Operations Squadron has carried out a Forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan with four F-16s assigned there.

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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France cleared to buy 3 E-2Ds

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The U.S. government has informed Congress on the potential Foreign Military Sale of three E-2D Hawkeyes to France on Jul. 6.

NORFOLK, Va. (September 9, 2019) – An E-2D Hawkeye being recieved by the “Greyhawks” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 completes landing procedures at Naval Station Norfolk Monday, September 9. This is the first E-2D Hawkeye with aerial refueling capability to join the fleet, increasing the Navy’s battlespace awareness and integrated fire control — both from the air and the sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nikita Custer)

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