DoD Buzz reports that three sources feedback that Air Combat Command’s Gen. William Fraser is to replace Gen. Norton Schwartz as Air Force Chief of Staff when the latter moves to Joint Chief of Staff.
19th Fighter Squadron flew last F-15 flight over Alaska
The 19th Fighter Squadron flew its last F-15 flight around Alaska on Sept. 21 as the squadron heads to Hawaii to fly the F-22 alongside the Hawaii ANG.
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Prithvi-II fails during user test
A Prithvi-II ballistic missile failed to take off during an Indian Army user trial on Friday.
2 MH-60R crews grounded for dipping helos into water
Two U.S. Navy MH-60R crews were grounded after damaging their helicopters by dipping them into Lake Tahoe last week. Their act was caught by home video and posted on YouTube.
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Reuters: Britain to order less F-35s, keep 1 carrier
Reuters report that Britain will order less JSFs and keep at least one of two new aircraft carriers.