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Exercise Benkyoukai took place on Nov. 28 and VFA-195 was paired with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron again for the third iteration of this bilateral training.
U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Mobolaji Popoola
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The U.S. Navy has lifted an operational pause imposed on its Super Hornet and Growler fleet following an accident in Whidbey Island on Dec. 16.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Northrop Grumman announced on Dec. 15 that a E-2D Advanced Hawkeye equipped with aerial refueling has flown for the first time.
Photo: John Germana, Northrop Grumman
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The U.S. Navy has temporarily suspended flight operations for the Super Hornet and Growler after a EA-18G experienced an on-deck emergency at NAS Whidbey Island on Dec. 16.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced that on Dec. 14, USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) demonstrated the ability of the Aegis baseline 9.C1 to tackle against a “complex medium-range ballistic missile target” by destroying it using a salvo of two SM-6 Dual I interceptors.
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Photo: MDA
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