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Day: April 9, 2023

Thule Air Base renamed to Pituffik Space Base

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In a ceremony held on April 6, Thule Air Base was renamed to Pituffik Space Base. The new name is a reflection of the base’s role in the U.S. Space Force and a nod to its location in Greenland’s Pituffik region, which is where the base is located. This change recognizes the significance of Greenlandic culture and pays tribute to the local people who have helped maintain the base in the harsh Arctic environment.


U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo
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USAF F-16s in South Korea are starting to receive the APG-83 AESA radar upgrade

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USAF F-16s stationed in South Korea are receiving major upgrades to their radar and avionics systems as part of the Post Block Integration Team project. The project is aimed at improving the lethality and survivability of the F-16s to meet the needs of current and future operations. The APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) with active electronically scanned array and the Center Display Unit (CDU) are the main components of the upgrade that will give pilots a clearer picture of the threat environment, ultimately increasing both the survivability and accuracy of the weapon system.


U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Kaylin P. Hankerson
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