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First successful refueling from the KC-46’s hose and drogue system

Posted on February 13, 2016 by alert5

A F/A-18 successfully took fuel from the KC-46’s hose and drogue system on Feb. 10.

Photo credit: John Parker, Boeing

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Obama administration clears the sale of 6 F-16Ds and 2 F-16Cs to Pakistan

Posted on February 13, 2016February 13, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of six F-16Ds and two F-16C Block 52 fighters to Pakistan.

By United States Air Force (USAF news article (direct link)) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Exercise Cope North 2016

Posted on February 13, 2016February 12, 2016 by alert5

Military aircraft from U.S., Japan, Australia, South Korea, Philippines and New Zealand are now at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam for Exercise Cope North 2016.

Exercise Cope North 16 participants pose for a group photo, Feb. 10, 2016, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North 16 includes nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable, and beneficial relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)

PACAF selects Tinian as preferred alternative divert island

Posted on February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 by alert5

Pacific Air Force has selected Tinian, north of Guam, as its preferred alternative divert and exercise training island.

By US Military (defense.gov email) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russian Su-34 in Syria seen carrying Kh-35 anti-ship missile

Posted on February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 by alert5

During a press briefing at the Russian Ministry of Defense on Feb. 11, the large screen in the room showed a Su-34 in Syria carrying the Kh-35 anti-ship missile.

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