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USAF F-15E loses its canopy over Greece

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E from the 336th Fighter Squadron lost its canopy during a flight over Greece on Nov. 10.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, participates in a training sortie alongside Romanian allies during week two of Castle Forge at Borcea Air Base, Romania Oct. 20, 2021. Castle Forge’s central objective is to provide a partnership-focused environment and affirm U.S. commitment to NATO allies in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair).

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Spain to convert three A330s from Iberia airline into MRTTs

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Spain has signed a contract with Airbus to convert three A330 airliners that will be acquired from Iberia airline into hose & drogue-equipped Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT).

A No. 33 Squadron KC-30 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft carries out a training sortie.

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Some U.S. soldiers injured by Iranian ballistic missile attack in Iraq were denied Purple Heart

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A investigation by CBS News found that some of the American soldiers who suffered injury during the ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad airbase, Iraq by Iran on Jan. 8, 2020 were denied the Purple Heart.

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