Category: Air Force
34th FS deploying 12 F-35As to Japan in early November
The 34th Fighter Squadron will deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan with 12 F-35A fighters in early November, the Pacific Air Force announced on Oct. 23.
By Alex R. Lloyd [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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USAF refutes report on B-52s being put on 24-hour alert
A report that nuclear-capable B-52 bombers are being put on 24-hour alert again since the the Cold War has been refuted by the U.S. Air Force.
By Staff Sgt. Sean Martin [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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French Ministry of Finances blocks sale of 12 Rafales to Egypt
A report by La Tribune says the French Ministry of Finances has blocked the sale of 12 Rafale fighters to Egypt.
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Trump signs executive order allowing USAF to recall up to 1,000 retired pilots
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Oct. 20 that will allow the U.S. Air Force to recall as many as 1,000 retired pilots back to active duty.
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