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Libyan C-130 stranded in Malaysia prepares to return home

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In a significant diplomatic development, the Libyan Asset Recovery and Management Office (LAROM) has confirmed the imminent repatriation of a Libyan C-130 aircraft from Malaysia. This achievement stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between internal entities, as outlined in the memorandum of cooperation between LAROM and the Libyan Air Force command. The move follows the successful negotiations that resulted in the lifting of sanctions against Libya, facilitated by discussions with the U.S. State Department.

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U.S. Air Force honors Tuskegee Airman James Harvey III with honorary promotion

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In a momentous event that brought together history and the present, 100-year-old World War II and Korean War airpower legend, Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III, was awarded an honorary promotion to the rank of Colonel. Harvey, a pioneer among African American fighter pilots with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, was celebrated during the halftime of the Air Force vs. Army game on November 4, held at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

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Unsafe intercept: Chinese J-11’s close encounter with B-52 sparks concern

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In a recent incident over the South China Sea, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber conducting routine operations in international airspace was subjected to an unsafe intercept by a People’s Republic of China (PRC) J-11 fighter jet. The encounter, which occurred on Oct. 24, has raised significant concerns about international air safety and norms.

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F-35 Lightning II advances closer to full-rate production after successful JSE testing

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In a landmark achievement for the F-35 Lightning II program, the final Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) event was successfully completed on September 21st. This pivotal phase of testing took place in the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

JOTT, F-35 Five Ship behind tanker, 1 F-35C, 2 F-35B, & 2 F-35A, Edwards AFB, Ca., 20 September 2019

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