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A-10s heading to Afghanistan

Posted on January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 by alert5

After a break of six-years, the U.S. Air Force is deploying the A-10 ground attack jet in Afghanistan.

By U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Taiwan’s government offers $34 C-130 flights to outer islands

Posted on January 24, 2018 by alert5

Taiwan is planning to have the Air Force use its C-130s to ferry passengers to the outer islands of Penghu, Kinmen or Matsu next month during the Lunar New Year.

By 玄史生 (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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CAG-2 and CO VFA-2 completed their 1,000th trap together

Posted on January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 by alert5

Capt. Tom Barber, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) and Commander Jason Hutcherson, commanding officer of VFA-2, completed their 1,000th trap on a carrier on this F/A-18F on Jan. 18.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Eleanor D. Vara [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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