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Chile close to deal for 18 F-16s from The Netherlands
Apr 29, 2009 - Chile's government has reached an agreement to buy 18 second-hand F-16 fighter planes from the Dutch government, Defense Minister Fancisco Vidal said on Tuesday, in a deal valued at $270 million. [Read more...]
Airmen keep F-16's airborne during Balikatan 2009
Apr 28, 2009 - Through rain or scorching sun, U.S. Air Force maintainers stand ready to support fighter pilots here from the 56th Fighter Wing, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., during their participation in Balikatan 2009. [Read more...]
Virginia trooper Thunderbird for a day
Apr 25, 2009 - February 6 was just another day on the job for Virginia State Police Trooper Kurt Johnson until he happened upon a serious car accident. A mother was screaming for the Trooper to rescue her child, who was in her car seat trapped under the dashboard. [Read more...]
F-16 runs off runway - landing gear collapses
Apr 21, 2009 - An F-16 fighter jet rolled off a runway during a landing at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport, Utah, on Monday afternoon while simulating an emergency landings. [Read more...]
F-16 pilot receives one of the USAFs top safety awards
Apr 20, 2009 - A U.S. F-16 pilot who landed his jet despite losing feeling in his feet and hands is one of the recipients of the 2008 Air Force safety awards. [Read more...]
174th FW helps open new Yankee Stadium
Apr 16, 2009 - Four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 174th Fighter Wing marked the first ball game ever played in the new Yankee Stadium, as the Yankees held their season opener on Thursday, April 16. [Read more...]
179th FS wins Raytheon trophy
Apr 15, 2009 - Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton Schwartz recently announced that the 179th Fighter Squadron is the recipient of the 2008 Raytheon Trophy for its accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2008. [Read more...]
TuAF F-16 crashes - Pilot lost
Apr 15, 2009 - A TuAF F-16 crashed yesterday during a training flight in a forest area located in the M. Kemalpaşa district. Wreckage has been recovered and government officials have announced that the pilot was killed. [Read more...]
Airmen, aircraft ready for Balikatan
Apr 15, 2009 - For the first time in 16 years, U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft will operate out of the Philippines when the annual Balikatan exercise kicks off Thursday, military officials said. [Read more...]
Pantons deploy to Red Flag-Alaska
Apr 14, 2009 - Approximately 150 Wolf pack members departed Kunsan for Eielsen Air Force Base, Alaska recently to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 09-2. [Read more...]
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