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F-15EX first operational test mission at Nellis AFB

Posted on October 24, 2021 by alert5

Two F-15EXs that were delivered to the U.S. Air Force have carried out the first operational test mission at Nellis Air Force Base.

The F-15EX Integrated Test & Evaluation 2021 Test Patch worn by Lt. Col Wes Turner during testing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Turner will be conducting F-15EX Eagle II test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Philippine lawmakers approve budget for 5 C-130Js

Posted on October 24, 2021 by alert5

The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a request from the Philippine Air Force to buy five C-130J transport aircraft.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Failed Russian spy satellite burns up over American Midwest

Posted on October 24, 2021October 23, 2021 by alert5

Russian spy satellite Kosmos-2551 re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up over the American Midwest on Oct. 20.

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First AH-1Z for Bahrain has been completed

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 by alert5

The first AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter for the Royal Bahraini Air Force was completed by Bell on Sept. 30.

Photo: Bell
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115th FW deploys to Saudi Arabia with the F-16 for the final time

Posted on October 22, 2021 by alert5

The 115th Fighter Wing has deployed approximately 300 airmen along with a number of F-16s to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to provide agile combat air support for U.S. Central Command operations.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin takes-off from Truax Field Oct. 11, 2021 for the units deployment to the Middle East. The 115th FW and its active associate, the 378th Fighter Squadron, deployed approximately 300 Airmen and a handful of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to provide agile combat air support for U.S. Central Command operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Lewis)

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