The 555th “Triple Nickel” Fighter Squadron arrived at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on Apr. 27 for a six-month deployment there.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Amstutz
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GAO backs U.S. Army’s aviation restructuring plan
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has endorsed the Army’s aviation restructure plan. The watchdog says the Army’s proposal is less expensive than a Guard proposal and better meets mission demands.
By Chief Warrant Officer A. Mark Leung (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1516282) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
“Missing” USAF tanker lands safely at RAF Mildenhall after in-flight emergency
A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker that was reported as “missing” by some of the British media had landed safely at RAF Mildenhall, the 100th Air Refueling Wing said.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark Bucher [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Unmanned K-MAX demonstrates ability to evacuate wounded personnel
The unmanned K-MAX cargo helicopter was used to demonstrate the safe evacuation of a wounded personnel during a test in March 2015.
By English: Cpl. Lisa M. Tourtelot [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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DARPA gives Raytheon $20 million to continue Tactical Boost Glide program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has given a $20 million to Raytheon for the Tactical Boost Glide program.
By David Neyland [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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