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Reservists prove mettle with Manually Operated Lift Truck in Agile Combat Training

Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by alert5

A recent training exercise conducted by the 419th Fighter Wing, a US Air Force Reserve unit, focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) concept within the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy. One key aspect of the exercise involved demonstrating the viability of using a Manually Operated Lift Truck (MOLT) for weapons loading in remote environments.

Staff Sgt. Shelbi Campbell and Staff Sgt. Robert Cheek work the crank of a manually-operated lift truck during a wing exercise at Marine Corps Station Miramar May 15, 2024. The 419th Fighter Wing exercise was designed, in part, to demonstrate effective training with a MOLT in remote environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Barker)

Mission Pegasus 24

Posted on June 17, 2024 by alert5

The French Air and Space Force is gearing up for a busy summer in the Indo-Pacific region, participating in two major deployments that will showcase its ability to reach out to the region rapidly and commitment to the area.

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Air Guard F-15Cs sharpen skills alongside Marine F-35Bs in joint training

Posted on June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 by alert5

California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing (144 FW) recently hosted Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) for a joint training exercise focused on fighter integration. The F-35B Lightning IIs from Arizona arrived at Fresno Air National Guard Base on Jun. 7th, to train alongside the 144th FW’s F-15C Eagle fighter jets.

An F-35B Lightning II is refueled on the flightline of the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, while parked next to an F-15C Eagle, June 8, 2024. F-35s from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 and F-15s from the 144th Fighter Wing conducted fourth and fifth generation fighter integration training June 7-9, 2024, to refine and sharpen their skills while completing required flight training hours.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jason Sanchez)

F-22 Raptor surpasses 500,000 flight hours

Posted on June 15, 2024 by alert5

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a symbol of American air dominance for over two decades, continues to rack up impressive milestones. Having recently surpassed a staggering 500,000 flight hours for the entire fleet, the F-22 remains unmatched in its combination of stealth, speed, agility, and integrated avionics. First deployed in 2005, this fifth-generation fighter continues to prove its worth as a cornerstone of U.S. air defense.

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U.S. Air Force and Navy SOF train for Joint Readiness in South Korea

Posted on June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by alert5

The skies over the Korean Peninsula recently saw the arrival of a familiar sight for U.S. ground forces: the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. Assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, this formidable aircraft arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jun. 12th, to support an ongoing joint, combined exchange training (JCET) with US Naval Special Warfare Command personnel.