Category: Air Force

A J-10A from the Chengdu military region armed with two PL-8Bs, four PL-12s, two rocket pods and 250kg bombs.

The final M117 bomb in the Pacific Air Force’s inventory was dropped by a B-52 crew from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron on Jun. 26.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot
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The U.S. Air Force’s E-3G, with its Block 40/45 modifications, was tested over Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge to allow weapons officers to take full advantage of the improvements.

U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. William Banton

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The 162nd Wing in Tucson has confirmed that Iraqi Brig. Gen. Rafid Mohammed Hassan died in the crash of a F-16 on Jun. 24.

Photo: Lockheed Martin
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For the first time, a U.S. Air Force officer has been selected to command the detention center at Guantánamo since it was open in 2002.

Photo: USAF
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