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Idaho ANG and German Armed Forces strengthen NATO ties through joint training exercise

Posted on August 31, 2024August 30, 2024 by alert5

The Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing recently hosted German armed forces joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) for a joint training exercise. This marks the second time this year that the two nations have collaborated on training.

Tactical Air Control Party Airman with the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron and members of the German Bundeswehr practice medevac procedures at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Boise, Idaho, 28 August, 2024. Those participating in this exercise responded to a simulated medical event, stabilized the patients, and called for transport. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jadyn Eisenbrandt)

ACC commander delivers EA-37B to Davis-Monthan AFB

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by alert5

U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command (ACC) received its first EA-37B Compass Call aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on August 23, 2024. The delivery of aircraft 19-5591 marks the introduction of an advanced electronic warfare platform, upgrading from the legacy EC-130H. This new addition to ACC’s fleet brings enhanced electromagnetic attack capabilities to the U.S. Air Force, designed to meet evolving challenges in the electromagnetic spectrum.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Small, 55th Wing command chief, Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force commander, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hopkins, 16th Air Force command chief, Lt. Col. Stephen Koether, 645th Aeronautical Systems Squadron Detachment 1 commander, Lt. Col. Jacob Arndt, 645 AESS Det 1 director of operations, and Maj. Mark Busby, 645 AESS Det 1 director of test, pose in front of aircraft 19-5591, ACC’s first EA-37B Compass Call delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, on Aug. 23, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

Kadena Air Base continues F-15C Eagle divestment, prepares for F-15EX

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by alert5

Kadena Air Base in Japan continued its ongoing F-15C Eagle divestment plan with the departure of four aircraft on Aug. 24. This event marks another milestone in the transition to F-15EX Eagle IIs. The final flight date for the remaining F-15Cs at Kadena remains undetermined, though the process is well underway.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus
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U.S. Air Force unit enhances Ukrainian F-16s’ Electronic Warfare capabilities

Posted on August 27, 2024 by alert5

The 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS) recently collaborated with Danish and Norwegian counterparts to upgrade F-16s destined for Ukraine. The squadron’s expertise was critical in reprogramming the aircraft’s electronic warfare (EW) subsystems to counter evolving Russian threats in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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B-2 Spirit returns to Edwards AFB for crucial upgrades

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by alert5

The B-2 Spirit bomber returned to Edwards Air Force Base on Jul. 17, marking 35 years since its inaugural flight there. The aircraft, known as the Spirit of Pennsylvania, arrived to undergo critical testing and technological enhancements.

Photo: Christian Turner
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