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VMFAT-502 activated

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Marine Corps has activated its second F-35B fleet replacement squadron, VMFAT-502, at MCAS Beaufort on Jun. 26.

Lt. Col. Carlton A. Wilson and Sgt. Maj. Gary L. Weller assume command of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 during an Activation and Re-designation Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 26. The squadron is being stood-up as the Marine Corps’ second F-35B Fleet Replacement Squadron. Prior to its deactivation, it was known as Marine Fighter Squadron 513 and it has played a significant role in Marine Corps aviation over the last 75 years. With its re-designation as VMFAT-502, Nightmares, it will continue making a positive impact on the Marine Corps and our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Buss)

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Egyptian Air Defense Forces 50th anniversary video

Posted on July 1, 2020 by alert5

The Egyptian Air Defense Forces celebrated its 50th anniversary on Jun. 30.

Australia to buy LRASM

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by alert5

The Australian government will proceed with the purchase of the AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs).

Photo: NAVAIR

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Former F-15C woman pilot explains the jet’s cockpit layout

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by alert5

Retired U.S. Air Force pilot Colonel Andrea Themely, explains what the switches and levers in the F-15C does.

Taiwan getting camouflage equipment from Saab and SSZ Equipment

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by alert5

The latest procurement documents released by the Taiwanese government revealed that the military has purchased camouflage equipment from Sweden’s Saab and Swiss company SSZ Equipment AG last year.

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