India’s defense ministry has ruled that 22 AH-64s being purchased will go to the Air Force rather than Army.
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South Africa military helicopter crashed during anti-rhino poaching patrol
Five South African soldiers were killed when their military helicopter crashed while on a patrol for rhino poachers in the sprawling Kruger National Park on Mar. 30.
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Osan commander hits 3,000 F-16 hours
Col. Patrick McKenzie, 51st Fighter Wing commander, clocked 3,000 flying hours at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 28, 2013.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla
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F-35 still stuck in Lubbock
The F-35A that was diverted to Lubbock International Airport on Mar. 11 is still stuck there. The jet tried to leave Lubbock last week but it experienced a problem with a communications channel of the flight control system.
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American Volunteer Group recruitment drive in Virginia Beach, Fresno County
Recruitment booths are being set up in Virginia Beach and Fresno County, home to the U.S. Navy’s master jet bases for volunteers to fly for the American Volunteer Groups.
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