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119th Fighter Squadron in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 2015

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Eight F-16s from the 119th Fighter Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing are currently at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria for Thracian Star 2015.

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, from the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, runs through pre-flight systems checks during Thracian Star 2015, a bilateral training exercise to enhance interoperability with the Bulgarian air force, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, on July 15. Pilots from both countries also benefit from familiarization flights in each other's fighter jets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, from the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, runs through pre-flight systems checks during Thracian Star 2015, a bilateral training exercise to enhance interoperability with the Bulgarian air force, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, on July 15. Pilots from both countries also benefit from familiarization flights in each other’s fighter jets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley
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Kawasaki P-1 made demonstration flight for undisclosed party on Jul. 17

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Vice Admiral Makoto Sato, Commander Fleet Air Force, JMSDF, revealed that on the first day of Royal International Air Tattoo 2015, the Kawasaki P-1 flew a demonstration flight for a potential customer.

Kawasaki P-1, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (19650437490)
By Aleem Yousaf (Kawasaki P-1, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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16th Weapons Squadron employed the F-35A for SEAD and offensive counter-air during training missions

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The F-35A took part in its first U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration (WSINT) Phase from Jun. 8-24 and the jet was used in a variety of missions including counter-air, suppression of enemy air defenses and air interdiction.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Griffith
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