The commanding officer of VFA-106 was relieved of his duties Aug. 26 by Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic.
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Photo: F-35C first inflight refueling with KC-135
Lt. Col. Patrick Moran flying F-35C CF-1, refuels from a USAF KC-135 on Aug. 20.
Lockheed Martin photo by Michael Jackson
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Photo: Bow section with ski jump emerges in Dalian, China
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Photo: Chinese Internet
Hagel: U.S. naval forces moving closer to Syria
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday said U.S. Navy ships are moving closer to Syria in preparation for military strikes if President Barack Obama order it.
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SM-6 engages first over-the-horizon targets at sea
Two SM-6 interceptors fired from USS Chancellorsville successfully engaged BQM-74 drones during the first over-the-horizon test scenario at sea.
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