Category: Air Force

The first female pilot in the Nigerien Air Force has completed her training at Little Rock Air Force Base on Apr. 22.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford
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Two Tu-160 bombers have been transferred to the Russian Air Force after undergoing upgrades. They are named after Ivan Yarygin and Vasily Reshetnokov.

China’s indigenous Y-20 transport has been flown to Pakistan. It was the type’s first overseas trip.

Photos: China Ministry of Defense

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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wongwai
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The U.S. Air Force has announced that the 8th Fighter Squadron will be permanently assigned to Holloman Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty

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