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	RNLAF F-16 Pilot Training and Logistics Support The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress May 17 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for the continuation of a CONUS based RNLAF F-16 FTU and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $191 million.
	115th FW train with Polish air force Nearly 100 Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, are deployed to train in a joint theater security cooperation event with the Polish air force.
	RoCAF F-16 crashes into the sea - Pilot safe A RoCAF F-16A block 20 crashed into the sea off the coast of Southern Taiwan, around 14.00h local time today, during a training flight. The pilot ejected and was rescued.

Turkish F-16C crashes close to Syrian border

Iraq purchases a further 18 F-16s's

Israeli F-16 downs another drone from Lebanon

Tyndall's own 'Pipper' to become Thunderbird No. 1

Northrop Grumman's SABR Gives F-16 Pilots the Big Picture

RMAF & USAF unite for Majestic Eagle 2013

Fresnos F-16C accident report released

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F-35 News

	F-35A instructor pilots qualify in aerial refueling The initial cadre of F-35A Lightning II instructor pilots qualified in aerial refueling last week, adding another capability for student pilot training at the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 Integrated Training Center.
	F-35 fighter takes another step forward The Air Force took another step forward with its newest fighter jet when an advanced F-35 Lightning II landed at the service's lead training base, home to the largest fleet of F-35s worldwide.
	UK F-35 base announced The UK's Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced today.
	First international student pilot flies F-35 The first international student aviator at the 33rd Fighter Wing, training to be an F-35B Lightning II instructor pilot, completed his first sortie in the joint strike fighter here March 19.

Nellis accepts delivery of F-35 with ceremony

F-35 production on track

Edwards AFB Airmen begin F-35 operational testing

Nellis pilot first reservist to fly F-35

Nellis AMU receives Lightning IIs

All 51 F-35s cleared to resume flight operations

Pentagon grounds entire Joint Strike Fighter fleet

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F-22 News

	CTF celebrates Raptor's 1,000th sortie The F-22 Combined Test Force celebrated an impressive milestone April 19, when the oldest flying Raptor successfully completed its 1,000th sortie.
	Hawaiian F-22 Raptors successfully complete first... A total force team comprised of F-22 Raptors, active duty and Hawaii Air National Guard personnel successfully completed the Hawaiian Raptors first over-water deployment when they returned from Red Flag 13-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, February 2.
	Tyndall resumes F-22 flying operations The 325th Fighter Wing resumed normal flight operations today as the Wing Commander, Col. David Graff, flew one of the first F-22 Raptor missions this morning at approximately 07:45 hrs.
	F-22 crashes at Tyndall AFB An Air Force F-22 Raptor crashed near Florida's Highway 98 on Thursday at 15:30hrs local time. The pilot was able to eject safely and there were no injuries on the ground, the military said.

Alaskan Raptors return from depot

F-22 Raptors integrate operations with Kadena aircraft

43rd FS sets flying record

Hawaii ANG has full complement of F-22 Raptors

Alaskan F-22 Raptors deploy to Andersen AFB

Alaska Reserve F-22 unit becomes fully operational

DOD identifies F-22 issues, moves to lift flight restrictions

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F-16 Fleet Status

F-16 fleet - May 23, 2013
	Fleet overview: scrapped: 53 write-off: 557 preserved: 128 stored: 640 instructional: 93 on order: 62 active: 3048
	Changes '12/'13: Fleet adds: 57 Fleet drop: 49
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Quote of the Day

If your aircraft designation doesn't start with an A, then you're just there to support those that do!

-- Steve Krusty Morris, Displaced All-Weather Attack Pilot

Today in history

23 May 2007
523rd Fighter Squadron disbands at Cannon AFB, New Mexico.

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USAF F-16C block 30 #86-0332 from the 188th FS is parked in front of a maintenance hangar at Kirtland AFB in September of 2007.

F-16 Hall of Fame

Color Scheme Champion

BAF #FA-87
F-16A Block 20 MLU

Adorned with 2 sets of tail markings for the 50th anniversary of the Tiger Meet (left side) and 60th anniversary of 31 sqn (Right side). This marks the 4th time this airframe has been adorned with a special color scheme for the NATO Tiger Meet. This makes this airframe the overall 'color scheme champion' of all F-16s worldwide.

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F-16 Unit

Tayeset 144 "Guardians of Arava (Shomry Ha' Arav)" (IDFAF)

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Forum

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Callsign of the day

Callsign "Crapper"

I knew a guy who checked into my HSL squadron - called himself "Scrapper" for his basketball skills. It didn't take long for everyone to realize that this guys real callsign should be "Crapper." Rule #1 - don't give yourself a callsign. Rule #2 - never question or oppose a callsign given to you by your wardroom.

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Latest Viper Drivers to reach 1K - 6K flying hours:

	6,000 Hrs 2008-05-02	Lt.Col. Mike "Brillo" Brill \| 466 FS \| 421 FS
	5,000 Hrs 2012-03-13	Lt.Col. Kurt R. "Lo-Tek" Tek \| 162 FW \| 162 FW
	4,000 Hrs 2012-08-08	Kurt "Huevos" Gallegos \| 457 FS
	3,000 Hrs 2013-03-28	Col. Patrick McKenzie \| 51 FW
	2,000 Hrs 2013-02-27	Lt.Col. Delphin "Haole" Gantt \| 157 FS
	1,000 Hrs 2012-12-26	Capt. Kaan Bostan 192 Filo
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