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Drunk Marine triggered foam suppression system at Kadena Air Base

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

A U.S. Marine, who was drunk, triggered the fire suppression system at a hangar in Kadena Air Base, Japan last month. A spokesperson from the 18th Air Wing confirmed the incident on May 23 but declined to provide details such as the amount of damage done.

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Saudi Arabia orders 4 C295Ws

Posted on June 17, 2015 by alert5

Saudi Arabia is the latest country to operate the C295W medium transport by placing an order for four aircraft during the Paris Airshow.

Photo: Airbus Defence and Space

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USAF could deploy F-22s to Europe

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah James doe not rule out deploying the F-22 as part of a theater security package to Europe in response to Russia’s aggression in the region.

By U. S. Air Force Photo by TSgt Ben Bloker [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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