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First Belgian Air Force F-35A Lightning II Arrives at Luke Air Force Base

Initially expected to be delivered in 2023, Belgium’s first F-35A is now at Luke AFB, marking the start of the training and the beginning of a new era for the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 9, 2024
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U.S. Air Force Strikes Dozens of ISIS Camps in Syria After Fall of Damascus

The wave of strikes against 75 targets by B-52s, F-15Es and A-10Cs is meant to prevent the terrorist group from exploiting the current situation in Syria. After Syrian rebels quickly…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 9, 2024
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U.S. Air Force Might Need To Reassess Bomber Force Size

While the service is gearing up to introduce the new B-21 and retire the B-1B and B-2A, the demand for the bombers is increasing with the mutated geopolitical situation. In…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 8, 2024
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KC-135 Crews Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Supporting F-15Es During Iranian Attack on Israel

The KC-135 Stratotankers of the 134th Air Refueling Wing supported the F-15E Strike Eagles that helped defend Israel last April. On Dec. 7, 2024, at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 8, 2024
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Italian Navy Commissions New Landing Helicopter Dock Trieste

Trieste is the largest combat vessel delivered to the Italian Navy since World War II. On Dec. 7, 2024, the Italian Navy commissioned its new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Trieste,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 7, 2024
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Check Out These Stunning Images of the Recently Restored Iconic Presidential CH-46F Sea Knight

The CH-46F has been restored and flown to its new home at the National US Armed Forces Museum (NUSAFM).On Dec. 3, 2024, the freshly repainted CH-46F, now registered as N7682F,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 7, 2024
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