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Three B-2s carried out hot-pit refueling and crew swap at Lajes Field, Portugal

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by alert5

Three B-2 stealth bombers flew from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Lajes Field, Portugal on Mar. 16 in support of upcoming Bomber Task Force missions.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tony Nogales, left, and Airman 1st Class Byron Humphrey, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, conclude preflight checks in support of a Bomber Task Force at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 16, 2021. The B-2 Spirit’s low-observable, or “stealth,” characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy’s most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most-valued, heavily defended targets while avoiding adversary detection, tracking and engagement. Its participation in recurring Bomber Task Force operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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F-15SGs participate in Red Flag 21-2

Posted on March 17, 2021 by alert5

RSAF F-15C/Ds in Greece for joint exercise

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by alert5

Six Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15C and D fighters arrived in Souda Air Base, Greece on Mar. 13 for joint exercise with the Hellenic Air Force.

Photo: Hellenic National Defense General Staff

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The first 7 USAF student pilots to graduate without having to fly the T-6

Posted on March 14, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s “Accelerated Path to Wings” flight training program has graduated its first seven students on Mar. 12.

U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell
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Kishi to discuss with Austin on high cost of modifying F-15Js

Posted on March 14, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is arriving in Tokyo for their first foreign trip on Mar. 15 and Kyodo News reports that Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi will speak to Austin on the high cost of modifying the F-15J to carry long-range cruise missile.

Graphic: Boeing

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