Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William E. Eubank Jr., affectionately know as the “Father of the B-52,” has passed away. He was 98.
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Rare Dornier 17 bomber found off Kent
A twin-engined Dornier 17 bomber that was shot down during Battle of Britain has been found and will be recovered.
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1st Global Hawk lands in Guam
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has finally arrived in Guam. The first aircraft landed at 9th Operations Group Det. 3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 1 after an 18 hour flight from Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
Final F-15 departs Langley, 71st FS prepares to inactivate
The last two operational F-15 Eagles departed Langley Air Force Base Sept. 1 as the 71st Fighter Squadron prepares to be inactivated Sept. 30.
USAF Chief Master Sgt. to get Medal of Honor posthumously
Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. “Dick” Etchberger, a U.S. Air Force senior NCO, will receive the Medal of Honor Sept. 21 in a White House ceremony for his actions at Lima Site 85, Laos in 1968.
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