The first Iraqi F-16 fighter pilot will start his conversion course on Jan. 23 with the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson.
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Panetta says U.S. committed to 11 aircraft carriers
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told sailors on board USS Enterprise that the U.S. is committed to maintaining a fleet of 11 aircraft carriers despite budget pressures.
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Iran now says U.S. warships in Gulf part of routine activity
Iran has backed away from calls for U.S. warships to stay out of the Persian Gulf with the Revolutionary Guards saying its part of routine activity.
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Greek F-16D accident at Larissa Air Base
A Hellenic Air Force F-16D suffered some sort of undercarriage failure while landing at Larissa Air Base on Thursday morning.
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Civilian L-39 crashed in Alabama
A civilian L-39 jet crashed moments after taking off from the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport on Friday. The pilot did not survive the crash.
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