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U.S. airstrikes wiped out Afghan Army Base

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A Afghan Army Base was destroyed by U.S. airstrikes after soldiers in the base exchange fire with a convoy of Afghan Special Forces and American troops.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon breaks away after being refueling by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2019. The 340 EARS maintain a 24/7 presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft in various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)

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Australia cleared to buy 108 AIM-120C-7s for NASAMS

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The Trump administration has given the green light for Australia to buy 108 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Baldwin-King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member assigned to crew 55-07 “Shooters”, adjusts an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 22, 2014. The LCOQ competition provides Airmen a platform to hone their skills and building camaraderie in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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