The U.S. 12th Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) has deployed an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system to Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan. The radar, transported by a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-2 transport aircraft, marks the first time the system has been deployed to the strategic island.
The 104th Fighter Wing has donated an F-15C Eagle to the New England Air Museum as the unit transitions to the F-35A Lightning II. The aircraft, tail number 85-101, will be displayed at the museum as a static exhibit.
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) made history by successfully landing an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship on Highway 63 in Bono, Arkansas. This unprecedented feat, conducted as part of the Emerald Warrior Field Training Exercise II, showcased AFSOC’s commitment to Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and its ability to operate in austere environments.
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) is planning to establish a new fighter jet base at El Tari Airport in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The move aims to bolster Indonesia’s air defense capabilities in the southern region, particularly along its border with Timor Leste and Australia.
The 116th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 141st Air Refueling Wing, is marking its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base on Aug. 4th. The squadron, originally formed as the 116th Aero Squadron in 1917, has a rich history dating back to the early days of military aviation.