U.S. Air Force acquisition officials have warned that sequestration could force the service to delay purchasing “four to five” F-35A in fiscal 2014.
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Wounded combat controller jumps for last time
Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yelloc was badly wounded in Afghanistan when his vehicle hit an IED. His ankles and feet were shattered but after years of rehab and 28 surgeries, the combat controller was able to jump out of a C-130 for the last time before he retires.
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120th Fighter Wing’s last three F-15s to leave today
The 120th Fighter Wing’s last three F-15s will depart Great Falls today for California. The Wing in Montana will be without any aircraft until the C-130 arrives next year.
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Wilson takes command of AFGSC
Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson has replaced Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski as commander of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command.
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South Korea eying mixed fleet of F-15s, F-35s
Reuters is reporting that South Korea could announce as early as next month a decision to buy F-35s and F-15s as well.
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