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After a brief delay due to last-minute repairs, USS George Washington has departed San Diego for Virginia. During its transit in South America, the carrier will participate in exercise Southern Seas 2015.
[thumb]U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane[/thumb]
The Australian government has cleared the air force to start conducting air strikes against ISIL targets in Syria.
By Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Prows, Combined Joint Information Bureau /Released (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2059838) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
CNBC was invited aboard one of the Italian KC-767 tanker that is currently in the United States carrying aerial refueling certifications with the F-35. Hit the source for the video.
Photo: F-35 Integrated Test Force
The head of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Mark Welsh, told Defense News he wants more oversight on the Boeing KC-46 program.
Photo: Boeing
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The F-35 program manager, Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, said ramping up the production of the fighter could stress suppliers as they would have to produce more spare parts for repairs and modifications.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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