F-15E returns to air after extensive repairs

An engine fire, caused by a bird strike, grounded a F-15E from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for a year. Workers at Robins Air Force Base removed and replaced the rear half of the aircraft in order to get the fighter back in the air.

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P-8A takes part in Exercise Bold Alligator

A P-8A from VX-1 is taking part in Exercise Bold Alligator for the first time. The maritime patrol aircraft flew 34 missions during the exercise.

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