ANG thinking of retiring F-15C/Ds; replace homeland defense with F-16s

Lawmakers at a House Armed Services readiness subcommittee hearing on Mar. 22 were told by Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, about plans to retire its 236 F-15C/Ds to save costs.

18th Wing Commander, Brigadier General Gary North, flies lead in a F-15D Eagle with his wingman Captain Michael Casey, (F-15C), from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, along with two F-16 010713-f-ZS275-001
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French Rafales and RMAF A400M in joint flypast during Hollande’s visit to Malaysia

Two French Air Force Rafales currently in Malaysia for LIMA 17 will join a Royal Malaysian Air Force A400M in a flypast during the arrival of French President Francois Hollande in Malaysia on Mar. 27.

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