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Thunderbirds receive final 2 Block 52 F-16s

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Standard Examiner reports, Ogden Air Logistics Center delivered the final two, specially-modified Block 52 F-16s to the USAF Demonstration Squadron, on Monday during a ceremony on the base's flightline.

F-16C 'Lethal Lady' retires

Friday, November 14, 2008
Vermont ANG's oldest F-16C #83-1165 'Lethal Lady' flew her final mission Friday afternoon. The 25-year-old fighter jet is a national record holder having clocked more than 7,200 flying hours in both peace time and combat missions.

148th Fighter Wing to get newer F-16Cs

Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Pentagon says the 148th Fighter Wing, the Minnesota Air National Guard at Duluth IAP and their 179th Fighter Squadron "Bulldogs" will keep flying for at least another 10 years.

Venezuelan F-16s to fly in Cruzex IV

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Six F-16s and two C-130 Hercules from Venezuelan airforce are at Natal AB, Brazil to take part in the forth bi-annual Southern Cross (Cruzex IV) joint military exercises.

309 FS fly DACT missions over Hawaii

Thursday, October 30, 2008
A fighter pilot can only chase his friends around for so long until he craves a higher level of training.

New leadership for the 20 FW

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Colonel James Post relinquished command of the 20th Fighter Wing to Col. Joseph Guastella at a change of command ceremony.

Misawa fighter pilots prove best in AF

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The 13th FS won top honors as the best F-16 squadron in the Air Force, and the 35th FW as top F-16 wing in the Air Force.

174 FW begins saying goodbye to F-16 jets

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The New York Air National Guard's 174th Fighter Wing said goodbye to two F-16 fighter jets as they left Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, today.

51st FW command change

Thursday, October 09, 2008
The 51st Fighter Wing commander, Col. Jon A. Norman, will move to a new assignment as Air Force Chief of Staff executive officer in Washington, D.C., base officials said Tuesday.
Since that unforgettable morning on September 11, 2001, the F-16s here have patrolled local skies and stood alert, ready to answer the nation's call to identify or intercept unresponsive or otherwise threatening aircraft.
Langley pilots faced a new adversary during dog fights the past two weeks.

14th FS deploys in support of GWOT

Sunday, September 21, 2008
Members of the 14th Fighter Squadron deployed to Central Command area of responsibility on September 21st as part of the Global War on Terrorism.

183rd FW last F-16 leaves this week

Sunday, September 21, 2008
The final F-16 #87-0296 from the 183rd Fighter Wing will depart Springfield, Illinois this Tuesday, one week before the the unit marks its 60th anniversary.

80th FS deploys to Red Flag-Alaska

Friday, September 19, 2008
More than 200 Kunsan Airmen left the base early Sept. 14 to participate in Red Flag-Alaska.

301st FS pilot soars past 4,000 hours in F-16

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
As a young Air Force brat, Lt. Col. John Wynne dreamed of one day being an officer just like his dad.

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