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26 February 2013
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'Tigers' launch jets to kickoff Red Flag 13-3
The 79th Fighter Squadron 'Tigers' launched eight F-16 Fighting Falcons during a day and night time mission to kickoff of Red Flag 13-3 on February 25....
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22 February 2013
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Pentagon grounds entire Joint Strike Fighter fleet
All Joint Strike Fighter operations have been suspended after an inspection revealed a cracked turbine blade in an engine at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said Friday....
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21 February 2013
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The Flying Dutchmen train at MCAS Yuma
A detachment of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Dutch Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is conducting combat training exercises in conjunction with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma based squadrons over Barry M. Goldwater Range West, Feb. 3 – 23....
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20 February 2013
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Closure of the main fuel shutoff valve doomed Misawa F-16
The US Air Force says an F-16C flying from Japan to Alaska last July crashed at sea because of an uncommanded closure of the main fuel shutoff valve hence stopping fuel from reaching the engine....
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19 February 2013
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F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers for Iraq
Two F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers (FMTs) are to be built for the Iraqi air force by L-3's Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) division under contract from the U.S. Air Force....
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18 February 2013
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BAE Systems continues to provide F-16 Support Equipment to Oman
BAE Systems received a contract valued at nearly $23 million to provide F-16 support equipment, test systems, and spares to the government of Oman. The contract continues the company’s strong global position to deliver the right systems and expertise to support F-16 aircraft operated by U.S. allies....
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15 February 2013
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Nellis prepares for F-35 arrival
The 57th Wing is preparing for the arrival of four F-35 Lighting IIs February 28....
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06 February 2013
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Hawaiian F-22 Raptors successfully complete first Red Flag deployment
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.
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05 February 2013
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First F-35A four-ship flies over Eglin
Increasing capability is becoming routine for the F-35 Lightning II team.
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02 February 2013
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Warhawks get manning assist from Triple Nickel
"You can't walk into the Super Bowl with a new team," said Master Sgt. Brian McRory, 480th Fighter Squadron superintendent, "The team has to have worked together and have chemistry."...
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01 February 2013
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Body of missing Aviano F-16 pilot found in Adriatic Sea
The body of an Air Force F-16 pilot who went missing during a night training flight late Monday was found Thursday off the coast of Italy, according to statements issued by his family and his unit, the Aviano-based 31st Fighter Wing....
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