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

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

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

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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