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Stand up of fifth F-35A squadron at Luke AFB delayed by 18 months

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The setup of a fifth F-35A squadron at Luke Air Force Base has been pushed back by 18 months as the jets are being diverted to Eglin Air Force Base instead.

Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo Team commander and pilot, takes off for the 56th Fighter Wing certification flight, Feb. 1, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Olson performed maneuvers in front of Luke leadership as the first level of approval needed to fly the demonstration team performance at air shows across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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High resolution photo of the GAU-5A

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U.S. Air Force fighter and bomber pilots who have to eject during combat will now have access to a new semi-automatic carbine that comes as part of the ACES II survival kit.

Airman First Class Zack Day, 366th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, assembles a GUA-5A May 6, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The GUA-5A is a part of the ACES II survival kit that is provided for every aircrew member in the event they must eject into hostile territory. The weapon is easily assembled without tools and provides semi-automatic capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Andrew Kobialka)

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