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7th BW’s first BEAST-modified B-1B has flown

Posted on October 6, 2023 by alert5

On Sept. 8, 2023, a historic moment unfolded at Dyess Air Force Base as the first B-1B Lancer, transformed under the B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team (BEAST) program, soared into the skies. This maiden flight signifies a monumental step forward for the B-1B, showcasing its adaptability and readiness for the future.

A B-1B Lancer aircraft takes off during a Bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, December 12, 2019. Airmen with the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducted minimum regeneration time maintenance on the B-1B Lancer aircraft. During this time, they tested the ability to use Airmen from multiple career fields coming together to launch the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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F-15C from California ensure continuous fighter presence at Kadena Air Base, Japan

Posted on October 6, 2023October 5, 2023 by alert5

In a strategic move to maintain continuous fighter capabilities at Kadena Air Base, F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, have arrived in Japan. This deployment marks a critical phase in the return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air Base, California, arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, these National Guard Eagles will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter aircraft assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena Air Base to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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MiG-21 to make final appearance at IAF anniversary parade

Posted on October 4, 2023 by alert5

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari disclosed to the press that the MiG-21 will make its final appearance at the service’s annivesary parade that falls on Oct. 8 for the final time.

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Arnold Air Force Base’s F-16 honors Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Harpe

Posted on October 4, 2023October 3, 2023 by alert5

A prominent feature at Gate 2 of Arnold Air Force Base stands as a tribute to the late Major General Winfield S. Harpe – an F-16 Fighting Falcon, resplendent in its dedication to a distinguished career and a life devoted to the United States Air Force.

The static F-16 Fighting Falcon on display outside Gate 2 at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., is dedicated to Maj. Gen. Winfield Harpe. He was killed on Dec. 5, 1988, when the aircraft he was piloting crashed in Madrid, Spain. The display was dedicated in memory of Harpe during a June 26, 2010, ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kali Bradford)

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Croatia takes delivery of its first Rafale fighter

Posted on October 3, 2023 by alert5

In a historic ceremony at the French Air Force Base Mont-de-Marsan on October 2, 2023, the Republic of Croatia officially received the first of 12 Rafale multirole combat aircraft from the French Republic. The event marked a significant milestone in Croatia’s efforts to modernize its air force and enhance its defense capabilities.

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