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First woman to receive the Kolligian Trophy

Posted on May 13, 2022 by alert5

Capt. Taylor Bye is the first woman to receive the Kolligian Trophy. Bye was lauded for her airmanship in landing a busted-up A-10 back to Moody Air Force Base in April 2020.

U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich

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133rd Airlift Wing receives first C-130H with eight-bladed propellers

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by alert5

The first C-130H with eight-bladed propellors assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing has returned home after modifications.

A C-130 Hercules from the 133rd Airlift Wing is parked on the flight line in St. Paul, Minn., May 11, 2022. The 133rd is currently in the second phase of the modernization process, which includes transitioning the C-130s from four-bladed propellers to eight-bladed propellers. The eight-bladed propellers will deliver more power and efficiency while reducing maintenance. The completion of this phase is projected to end in September 2023.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Amy M. Lovgren)

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Top Aces hit by ransomware attack

Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by alert5

A ransomware attack has hit Canadian defense contractor Top Aces and 44GB of data was allegedly stolen.

Dornier Alpha Jets, flown by Top Aces, arrive at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 14, 2021, ready to take part in NORAD Exercise Amalgam Dart 21-1.
Photo: Master Corporal Krista Blizzard, 5 Wing Imaging

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New York ANG flew MQ-9 from one commercial airport to another using remote landing and takeoff capability

Posted on May 12, 2022 by alert5

The MQ-9 has demonstrated its ability to operate out of a commercial airport without the need for a ground control station.

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The annual Global Hawk migration to Japan has started

Posted on May 12, 2022 by alert5

The annual migration of Global Hawks based in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to Japan has started this year.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres

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