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The 309th Fighter Squadron and the 49th Wing have successfully initiated a “block swap” involving the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The operation, which commenced on Jul. 10, 2023, at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, and Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona, aims to streamline aircraft upgrades and capabilities within the U.S. Air Force.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler
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The Apache Project Office (Apache PO) is gearing up for the upcoming AH-64E Version 6.5 (V6.5) upgrade that promises to enhance the capabilities of this formidable attack helicopter, ensuring its effectiveness on the modern battlefield.
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A U.S. Air Force B-52H bomber was forced to make a diversion to Yokota air base Japan, due to an in-flight maintenance issue, the service said on Jul. 12.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 assigned to Misawa air base was forced to make an emergency landing at Aomori Airport, causing some delays in civilian flight operations on Jul. 10.
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Scientists have conclusively confirmed that the wreckage discovered on the seafloor off the coast of the Philippines corresponds to the remains of the USS Ommaney Bay, a crucial aircraft carrier that met its tragic fate during World War II, less than a year after setting sail from San Diego Bay on its second deployment.
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