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Former Nellis F-15C gets second life at SJAFB as weapons load training platform

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force F-15C that was formerly assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has been given a new role as a weapons load training and aircraft maintenance qualification program platform.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Holloway

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#WildWeaselWednesday

Posted on May 18, 2022May 15, 2022 by alert5

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighting Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, receive fuel from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight during a week-long Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing multi-capable Airmen’s skillset, May 10, 2022, on Yokota Air Base, Japan. Through ACE, the 35th Fighter Wing trained alongside the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain a competitive edge over adversaries; and execute their mission – to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific, defend Japan, and deter adversaries through presence, readiness, and ability to project agile combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

Black Eagles heading to Britain to perform at three airshows

Posted on May 17, 2022 by alert5

The Republic of Korea Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, will be performing at three airshows in Britain this July.

대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Successful test of AGM-183A took place on May 14

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has finally succeeded in testing the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) on May 14.

Photo: USAF

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Final Dutch F-16 B-Course training at NAS Key West

Posted on May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by alert5

The Royal Netherlands Air Force recently carried out its final F-16 B-Course training at NAS Key West. The two week-training event covers over-water and dissimilar aircraft training for student pilots.

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck
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