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Possible F-16 Block 50/52 sale to Morocco

Wednesday, December 19, 2007
This week the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft and associated equipment.
Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) airmen from Seosan Air Base visited Osan's 36th FS December 11th to 13th to participate in Seventh Air Force's quarterly "buddy wing" program.
Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squadron corrosion shop recently completed painting the first US Air Force F-16 aircraft with an arctic scheme.

F-16 Sales - Customer: USAF

Tuesday, December 04, 2007
With the third grounding today of up to 450 A-D model F-15s, the United States Air Force is in trouble. The math, fate and the stars are lining up to look like a bad horoscope.
The job of loading bombs and missiles onto an F-16 combat jet typically isn't nerve-racking.

RoKAFs first female KF-16 pilot

Friday, November 23, 2007
Captain Ha Jung-mi, 28, who dreamed of being a medical doctor 10 years ago has achieved a piece of South Korean history by becoming the first female airforce pilot to fly a KF-16.

Further 4 PolAF F-16s arrive in country

Thursday, November 22, 2007
Four new PolAF F-16 block 52s arrived at Krzesiny, near Poznan this week as part of the Peace Sky Program.
Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea Air Force's 38th Fighter Group flew in a combined training mission November 14th.

Norway sends F-16s to patrol Baltic skies

Friday, November 16, 2007
In response to a request from NATO, Norway will for the second time be sending F-16 fighter aircraft to police the NATO airspace in the Baltic area.
Col. Robert Polumbo, 482nd Fighter Wing vice commander, surpassed the milestone of 4,000 F-16 flying hours on Tuesday, and was promptly greeted with hugs from his family and a celebration with fellow Makos.

US offering Croatia free F-16 fighter jets

Saturday, November 10, 2007
According to the Croatian newspaper "Nacional", the USA is ready to offer Croatia used F-16s for free. This was the outcome of a recent meeting between the head of the Croatian Air Force and US military officials in the Pentagon.
US Air Force reservists are conducting two weeks of air-refueling missions in Egypt with F-16 pilots from the Egyptian air force.

Crew chief meets childhood hero at Hill

Tuesday, November 06, 2007
"Okay buddy, how do you read me?" That simple phrase may not mean a lot to the average person, but for Airman 1st Class Jeremy Myers, hearing it from his hero was unforgettable.
Technicians from the 80th Fighter Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) received training from Boeing experts on the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
Air Force F-16 squadrons passing through Balad Air Base have used the tall slabs outside their temporary headquarters to tally the number of bombs dropped by pilots over the course of their deployments.

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