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Mi-17 that U.S. is giving to Ukraine

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An Mi-17 helicopter is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2022. The C-17, operated by the 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia National Guard, transported the helicopter from Davis-Monthan to Sliač Airport in Slovakia. The Mi-17 is one of 16 helicopters and numerous other weapons systems the United States has committed to the Ukrainian military. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. Mark Snyder)

Super Hornet refuels Spanish AV-8B and Italian F-35B for the first time

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A series of “first-ever” events took place during the recently concluded Neptune Shield 2022 exercise. The Super Hornet from USS Harry S. Truman carried out the first aerial refueling of a Spanish AV-8B and Italian F-35B.

220521-N-NO874-1005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, refuels a Spanish Navy AV-8B II+ Harrier in support of Neptune Shield 22, May 21, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (Photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11)

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354th Fighter Wing elephant walk

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A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing assemble during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 20, 2022. The formation demonstrated the 354th FW’s ability to rapidly mobilize and launch aircraft from its strategic arctic location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Schoubroek)

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