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USAF F-16s deploying to Romania

Posted on April 9, 2014 by alert5

U.S. Air Force F-16s are heading to Romania for a planned exercise, however the jets will remain in the country after the exercise is over.

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U.S. Air Force is testing Google Glass

Posted on April 9, 2014April 9, 2014 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s 711th Human Performance Wing has been testing Google Glass for possible use by forward air controllers.
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First production lot JASSM-ER delivered

Posted on April 9, 2014 by alert5

The first production lot of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) missile has been delivered to Dyess Air Force Base.

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MiG-31BM starts QRA duty

Posted on April 9, 2014 by alert5

Two upgraded MiG-31BMs have been put on combat alert duty at an airbase in Tver Region in western Russia.

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USAF 773rd Airlift Squadron deactivated

Posted on April 8, 2014 by alert5

The 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown Air Reserve Station is now left with only one C-130 squadron after the 773rd Airlift Squadron was deactivated on Apr. 6.

U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rick Lisum

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