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U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators traveled 700 miles to secure airfield for FARP

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The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command executed a 2-week exercise codenamed Commando Crucible from Jun. 18 to Jul. 3. The object of the exercise is for Special Tactics teams to secure an airfield located in a simulate host nation and set up a Forward Air Refueling Point.

An Air Force Special Tactics operator helps secure an airfield for a fighter aircraft during a Forward Air Refueling Point training mission, as part of exercise Commando Crucible, June 30, 2020 in Kinston, N.C. The training demonstrated Special Tactics teams’ ability to conduct global access operations and integrate Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command forces for strategic deterrence. (USAF Photo by Master Sgt. Henry Hoegen)

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Boeing has started construction of first 2 F-15EX fighters as Pentagon awards $22 billion contract

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The Pentagon has given Boeing a $22.89 billion contract on Jul. 13 for the F-15EX program. The first delivery order is worth $1.2 billion for the first lot of eight fighters.

F-15EX decals affixed to F-15QA4 jet in Building 67, Final Assembly_St. Louis, MO. Purpose of the photo is to show aircraft readiness to our USAF customer (F-15EX contract award). MSF20-0024 Series.

Photo: Boeing
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