The U.S. Air Force may set the F-35A’s initial operational capability, or IOC in mid-2016, a year earlier than planned.
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C-130 makes hard landing in Afghanistan
A C-130 made a hard landing in Afghanistan during a medical evacuation at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province on Sunday afternoon,
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F-35 instructor pilots qualify in aerial refueling
F-35A instructors from Eglin Air Force Base have qualified for aerial refuelling on May 13.
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U-2 pilot clocks 2,000 hours on final combat mission
On the final combat mission of his U.S. Air Force career, Maj. Patrick Hudson, became the 31st pilot in the U-2 program’s 58-year history to achieve 2,000 flight hours May 17.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia
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First female Afghan graduates pilot training
Afghan air force 2nd Lt. Niloofar Rhmani made history by becoming the first woman to graduate from pilot training in 30 years.
U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
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