After a 2 1/2 year break, USS John C. Stennis to go on cruise starting from today

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is scheduled to depart her homeport of Bremerton, Washington today to begin its first cruise in 2 1/2 years.

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Japanese pilots will soon head to Luke AFB for F-35A training

In an extensive interview with Flight Global, the commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Wing said he is looking forward to seeing Japanese pilots arrive at Luke Air Force Base to learn how to fly the F-35A.

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