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F-15s, Apaches carried out ‘show of force’ to deter Turkish militia in Syria

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U.S. F-15s and Apache attack helicopters carried out a ‘show of force’ near Ayn Issa, Syria after Turkish militia came close to a U.S. base, threatening troops there.

A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle conducts a combat air patrol mission over an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 24, 2019 The F-15E Strike Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf)

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MC-130P that participated in Sơn Tây raid going to Castle air museum

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The MC-130P #66-0212 that took part in the special forces raid on Sơn Tây, Vietnam will be retired to become a permanent display at Castle air museum.

California Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing conduct an initial pre-flight check on a MC-130P Combat Shadow, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Oct. 3, 2014. The aircraft and its crew are taking part in Soaring Angel 14, a multi-day joint operation that satisfies the unit’s tactical training and readiness requirements through multiple live scenarios in a simulated deployment environment. (U.S. California Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez/Released)

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356th Fighter Squadron reactivated to prepare for the arrival of F-35A in Alaska

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Eielson Air Force Base reactivated the 356th Fighter Squadron on Oct. 10 in preparation for the arrival of the F-35A in Alaska.

U.S. Air Force Col. David Skalicky, 354th Operations Group commander, passes the 356th Fighter Squadron (FS) guidon to Lt. Col. James Christensen, 356th FS commander, during a squadron reactivation ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2019. The 356th FS is strategically placed in Alaska to prepare and project 5th generation stealth capabilities, work with partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific and to be ready to deploy around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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