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USAF now has more F-35s compared to A-10s, F-15C/Ds and F-15Es

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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. told the House Appropriations defense subcommittee on May 7 that his service now has more F-35As compared to the A-10, F-15C/D and F-15E fleet.

A formation of F-35 Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings stationed at Hill Air Force Base perform aerial maneuvers during a combat power exercise over Utah Test and Training Range, Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their ability to quickly employ a large force of jets against air and ground targets, and demonstrate the readiness and lethality of the F-35A. As the first combat-ready F-35 unit in the Air Force, the 388th and 419th FW are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne)

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A-10 pilot receives Air Combat Command Airmanship Award

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The A-10 pilot who made a successful gear up landing at Moody Air Force Base on Apr. 7, 2020 has received the Air Combat Command Airmanship Award .

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Bye, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot and chief of standardization and evaluation, poses for a photo after receiving the Air Combat Command Airmanship Award at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 5, 2021. The ACC Airmanship Award is presented to Airmen in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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