Bahrain to buy 24 refurbished AH-1Ws

Bahrain has been approved by the State Department for a possible Foreign Military Sale of equipment and services to refurbish 24 AH-1W multi-role helicopters. The estimated total cost is $350 million and includes refurbishment of a full-motion Aircraft Procedures Trainer, missile launchers, spare aircraft engines, spare parts, support, training, publications, and logistics program support.

AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to HMLA 167
Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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173rd FW to host nose art contest for Month of the Military Child

Hey there young military dependents of Oregon, are you ready to showcase your artistic skills and celebrate April as the Month of the Military Child? The 173rd Fighter Wing Military and Family Readiness Center is organizing a super fun ‘Nose Art’ contest just for you!


Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar
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