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355th FS reactivates

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by alert5

Eielson Air Force Base now has a second F-35A squadron when the 355th Fighter Squadron was reactivated on Dec. 18.

The 355th Fighter Squadron flagship F-35A Lightning II aircraft is parked in a hangar during the squadron reactivation ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2020. The 355th FS’ primary mission is the suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter-air missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

U-2 makes rare flyover at the funeral of former CO of 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

Posted on December 21, 2020 by alert5

A U-2 made a rare flyover of Santa Rosa on Dec. 18 for the graveside funeral of the former Wing Commander of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing.

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Hungary has taken delivery of 16 H145Ms

Posted on December 21, 2020December 20, 2020 by alert5

The Hungarian Air Force has taken delivery of 16 H145M helicopters that it ordered. A total of twenty helicopters were ordered.

Photo: Airbus

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Malaysia to procure FLIT/ LCA within next 3 years

Posted on December 20, 2020 by alert5

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief Gen. Tan Sri Ackbal Abdul Samad has disclosed that the service acquire the Fighter Lead-In Trainer/ Light Combat Aircarft (FLIT/ LCA) aircraft within the next three years.

Photo:KAI

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First HH-60W to arrive at Kirtland AFB

Posted on December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 by alert5

The first HH-60W helicopter for Kirtland Air Force Base arrived at the base on Dec. 17. The rotorcraft will be assigned to 58th Special Operations Wing.

Photo by: James Fisher

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