Israel confirmed that its warplanes have carried out an air strike in Syria on May 3. The strike was targeting advanced, long-range ground-to-ground missiles intended for Hezbollah.
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Three bodies found at KC-135 crash site in Kyrgyzstan
Rescuers have found the remains of three USAF KC-135 crew members at the crash site in Kyrgyzstan.
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USAF KC-135 crashed in Kyrgyzstan
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker crashed in northern Kyrgyzstan on May 3. Eyewitness reports say the plane was on fire while in the air.
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Indian-born B-52 pilot aims to be pilot physician
If everything goes according to plans, Capt. Dave Prakash, 2nd Medical Group flight surgeon as well as a 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, will be one of the few individuals in the U.S. Air Force holding the title of pilot physician.
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X-51A reached Mach 5.1
The X-51A reached Mach 5.1 during its final flight on May 1. The Waverider traveled more than 230 nautical miles in just over six minutes.
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