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Ebbing Air National Guard Base readies for foreign F-35s as Poland receives its first F-35A

Posted on September 3, 2024 by alert5

Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has recently completed the installation of aircraft arresting system on its runway, marking a crucial step in its preparation for the arrival of the first foreign F-35 fighters set to train there. Coinciding with this development, Poland, slated to be the first foreign air force to send F-35s to Ebbing, has taken delivery of its initial F-35 fighter jet, heralding a new era in NATO’s air defense capabilities.

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F-35 pilot at controls: Utah National Guard Apache crash investigation

Posted on September 2, 2024 by alert5

An investigation by FOX 13 News into a Utah National Guard helicopter crash has revealed that the pilot, an F-35 pilot without the necessary qualifications, was at the controls during the incident.

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Idaho ANG and German Armed Forces strengthen NATO ties through joint training exercise

Posted on August 31, 2024August 30, 2024 by alert5

The Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing recently hosted German armed forces joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) for a joint training exercise. This marks the second time this year that the two nations have collaborated on training.

Tactical Air Control Party Airman with the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron and members of the German Bundeswehr practice medevac procedures at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Boise, Idaho, 28 August, 2024. Those participating in this exercise responded to a simulated medical event, stabilized the patients, and called for transport. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jadyn Eisenbrandt)

ACC commander delivers EA-37B to Davis-Monthan AFB

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by alert5

U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command (ACC) received its first EA-37B Compass Call aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on August 23, 2024. The delivery of aircraft 19-5591 marks the introduction of an advanced electronic warfare platform, upgrading from the legacy EC-130H. This new addition to ACC’s fleet brings enhanced electromagnetic attack capabilities to the U.S. Air Force, designed to meet evolving challenges in the electromagnetic spectrum.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Small, 55th Wing command chief, Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force commander, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hopkins, 16th Air Force command chief, Lt. Col. Stephen Koether, 645th Aeronautical Systems Squadron Detachment 1 commander, Lt. Col. Jacob Arndt, 645 AESS Det 1 director of operations, and Maj. Mark Busby, 645 AESS Det 1 director of test, pose in front of aircraft 19-5591, ACC’s first EA-37B Compass Call delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, on Aug. 23, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

Kadena Air Base continues F-15C Eagle divestment, prepares for F-15EX

Posted on August 27, 2024March 27, 2025 by alert5

Kadena Air Base in Japan continued its ongoing F-15C Eagle divestment plan with the departure of four aircraft on Aug. 24. This event marks another milestone in the transition to F-15EX Eagle IIs. The final flight date for the remaining F-15Cs at Kadena remains undetermined, though the process is well underway.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus
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