Air Force Archives - Page 327 of 2534

Withdrawal of U.S. contractors could ground Afghan Air Force

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by alert5

The special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction (SIGAR) warned that the withdrawal of U.S. contractors in May will have an enormous impact on the combat capabilities of the Afghan military.

Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, before the beginning of the 2017 fighting season. The aircraft will bolster the Afghan Air Force's inventory from eight to 12 A-29s in country. Airmen from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, as part of Resolute Support Mission, work in tandem with their Afghan counterparts fostering a working relationship and fortifying confidence in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan) — Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, before the beginning of the 2017 fighting season. The aircraft will bolster the Afghan Air Force’s inventory from eight to 12 A-29s in country. Airmen from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, as part of Resolute Support Mission, work in tandem with their Afghan counterparts fostering a working relationship and fortifying confidence in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)

Continue reading “Withdrawal of U.S. contractors could ground Afghan Air Force”

Denmark’s first F-35 has flown

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by alert5

Denmark’s first F-35, L-001, has flown this week. The jet will be delivered to the Royal Danish Air Force in April and will be flown to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, later this year for pilot and maintainer training.

Denmark’s first F-35 takes to the air for its first flight

Continue reading “Denmark’s first F-35 has flown”

IAF moving two F-16 squadrons to Ramat David airbase

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by alert5

The Israeli Air Force announced that it will be moving 101 and 105 fighter squadrons to Ramat David airbase.

Amit Agronov / IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
Continue reading “IAF moving two F-16 squadrons to Ramat David airbase”

E-2D refuels from KC-135

Posted on March 11, 2021 by alert5

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 126 Seahawks flies next to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, near the coast of Maine. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Allyson L. Manners)

Continue reading “E-2D refuels from KC-135”

Wise Guy arrives at Minot AFB to join 5th Bomb Wing

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by alert5

B-52H Stratofortress “Wise Guy”, the second of its type to be regenerated back to active service, has landed at Minot Air Force Base on Mar. 9 and will be assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing.