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JGSDF stands up Type-03 SAM at Miyako-jima

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by alert5

The 7th Antiaircraft Artillery Group of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has completed its move to Miyako-jima.

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F-15E on combat mission successfully diverted with issues on both engines

Posted on April 6, 2020April 5, 2020 by alert5

A F-15E on a combat mission over the Middle East encountered a rare emergency on both engines but the crew was able to fly the aircraft to an emergency divert location.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron refuels from a KC-10 Extender June 27, 2019, at an undisclosed location during a surface combat air patrol mission. The F-15Es are currently supporting SuCAP missions for maritime transportation in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erin Piazza)

Sputnik’s interview with John Manclark on Constant Peg

Posted on April 6, 2020April 5, 2020 by alert5

Retired US Air Force Col. John Manclark was interviewed by Sputnik on the Constant Peg program.

Photo: USAF

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Boeing, USAF agrees on RVS 2.0 design fix

Posted on April 5, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has come to an agreement with Boeing for the final KC-46A Pegasus Remote Vision System design.

U.S. Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner / Public domain

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20th EBS completes deployment at Diego Garcia

Posted on April 5, 2020April 4, 2020 by alert5

The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron has completed its deployment to Diego Garcia as part of the support for U.S. Central Command.

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 12, 2019. This was the first mission of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

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