A lawyer for G-suit manufacturer Derm/Buro Inc. said Thursday that it is possible that a USAF F-16 pilot lost consciousnesses and crashed at the Nellis training range due to a defective suit.
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China denies visa for Indian Air Force officer
An Indian military delegation was suppose to visit Beijing next week but China refused to issue a visa for a Air Force officer.
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Norway scrambled fighters 34 times in 2011
Norwegian F-16 jet fighters were scrambled 34 times in 2011.
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Bataan and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Groups turnover duties
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Makin Island ARG and the 11th MEU, Jan. 6.
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AWACS crew coordinates rescue in Afghanistan
Apparently, a AH-64 crashed in Afghanistan on Dec. 30 and a E-3 was diverted from its flight plan to help recover the crew and the aircraft.
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