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Transfer of F-22 FTU to Joint Base Langley-Eustis delayed

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has delayed the transfer of the F-22 Formal Training Unit (FTU) to Joint Base Langley-Eustis until a tactical air study that was commissioned in February is completed.

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199th FS awarded Winston P. Wilson Trophy for year 2021

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by alert5

The 199th Fighter Squadron of the Hawaii Air National Guard has been awarded the Winston P. Wilson Trophy for the year 2021.

The Winston P. Wilson Trophy for 2021 is displayed at the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron on Sept. 28, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 199th FS was recognized on behalf of the National Guard Association of the U.S., setting the unit apart from more than 30 other flying squadrons equipped with fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. The trophy is bestowed annually to recognize top-performing units, based on overall effectiveness during exercises, deployments, inspection results, accident prevention and many other significant contributions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)

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41st ECCS deactivated

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by alert5

The 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron was officially inactivated by the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 28.

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Bangladesh Air Force celebrates Golden Jubilee

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by alert5

The Bangladesh Air Force celebrated its 50th anniversary with a flypast on Sept. 28.

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B-1Bs might be deployed to RAF Fairford soon

Posted on September 28, 2021 by alert5

Gloucestershire Live is reporting that B-1B bombers might be deployed to RAF Fairford soon. A C-5 arrived at the base on Sept. 26 and it was carrying spare engines for the supersonic bomber.

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