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Team Eglin units dedicate final JDAM flight test to Richard Walley

Posted on November 6, 2020 by alert5

Richard Walley, a division chief and senior materiel leader for Direct Attack Weapons, passed away last month. The Armament Directorate, the 780th and 40th Test Squadrons dedicated the final flight test of the JDAM at Eglin Test and Training Range to him to honor his contributions.

Courtesy photo/Armament Directorate

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JASDF declares ‘culinary war’ against JMSDF with karaage recipe

Posted on November 5, 2020November 4, 2020 by alert5

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is hoping that its karaage, Japanese fried chicken, recipe can help raise public awareness of the service.

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RoKAF stands up 39th Reconnaissance Wing

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 by alert5

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) has stand up the 39th Reconnaissance Wing on Nov. 3. The new Wing will take charge of assets such as the RQ-4, RF-16s and RC-800.

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Japan has not enough money for F-15JSI modifications

Posted on November 4, 2020December 12, 2020 by alert5

The Asahi Shimbun says Japan’s plan to modify 20 F-15s to carry long-range cruise missiles is in jeopardy as only $103 million has been set aside to upgrade two fighters.

Graphic: Boeing

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USAF moving forward with KC-Y tanker acquisition

Posted on November 4, 2020 by alert5

Head of Air Mobility Command Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost has indicated that the service is moving forward with the bridge tanker aka KC-Y acquisition program.

A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135T from the 171st Air Refueling Squadron at Selfridge ANG Base in flight on a refueling mission over central United States. The KC-135 is used for refueling other aircraft in mid-air across the globe. It has a secondary mission as a transport aircraft, moving personnel and equipment. To learn more about Selfridge and to walk inside the KC-135 Stratotanker yourself, visit the Selfridge International Open House and Air Show June 6 & 7. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Munnaf Joarder)

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