November 8, 2021 – Alert 5

JASDF might setup airport group for defense of Senkaku islands, move F-15s to Shimojishima airport

Posted on November 8, 2021 by alert5

Sankei reports that the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is considering the setup of a rapid deployment airport group will have help prepare airports in the Ryukyu Islands for military operations.

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First woman pilot to go direct for F-35C conversion after getting Wings of Gold

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by alert5

Lt. j.g. Suzelle Thomas is the U.S. Navy’s first woman to directly go for F-35C conversion training after getting her Wings of Gold.

Lt j.g. Suzelle Thomas’ parents pin on her naval aviator Wings of Gold during a ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Meridian, Oct. 29, 2021. Thomas is the U.S. Navy’s first woman to directly select F-35C Lightning II postgraduate training after earning her Wings of Gold. U.S. Navy photo by Penny Randall.

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