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Day: August 12, 2020

E-3G flew 34 consecutive combat missions in the Middle East

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The 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron broke its previous record on Aug. 3 when it generated its 34th consecutive combat mission while deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit watch the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron’s E-3 Sentry (AWACS) by for flight July 28, 2020, here. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)

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Four F-35Cs from VMFA-314 participated in Exercise Summer Fury 20

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Exercise Summer Fury 20 took place in California last month and four F-35Cs from VMFA-314 participated in a long-range strike against simulated threats during the war games.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a ground refueling during expeditionary advanced base operation (EABO) and naval integration training in support of Exercise Summer Fury 20 on Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., July 31, 2020. Summer Fury is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiently with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

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