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Day: October 24, 2021

F-15EX first operational test mission at Nellis AFB

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Two F-15EXs that were delivered to the U.S. Air Force have carried out the first operational test mission at Nellis Air Force Base.

The F-15EX Integrated Test & Evaluation 2021 Test Patch worn by Lt. Col Wes Turner during testing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Turner will be conducting F-15EX Eagle II test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Philippine lawmakers approve budget for 5 C-130Js

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The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a request from the Philippine Air Force to buy five C-130J transport aircraft.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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