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#StallionSaturday

Posted on April 25, 2020April 22, 2020 by alert5

The CH-53K King Stallion successfully plugs into a funnel-shaped drogue towed behind a KC-130J during aerial refueling wake testing over the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Erik Hildebrandt.

#FighterFriday

Posted on April 24, 2020 by alert5

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wongwai
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8th Fighter Squadron to permanently bed down at Holloman; one FTU to remain at Luke AFB

Posted on April 24, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has announced that the 8th Fighter Squadron will be permanently assigned to Holloman Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty

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Last USN Super Hornet Block II goes to VFA-34

Posted on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Navy (USN) has taken delivery of its last Super Hornet Block II jet on Apr. 17. The aircraft is destined for NAS Oceana to be assigned with VFA-34.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Prill
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VMFA-121 received new F-35Bs

Posted on April 24, 2020April 23, 2020 by alert5

Eight F-35Bs which are less than a year-go each have been delivered by VMFA-122 and VMFA-211 to VMFA-121 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

Senior Airman John Linzmeier / Public domain
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