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june 11, 2013 - Usdefense

Eleven U.S. Air Force Academy cadets learned to operate RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft systems, or SUAS, during an initial qualification training course at Choctaw Airfield, Fla., June 3-14....



may 23, 2013 - Usdefense

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- 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...



may 06, 2013 - Usdefense

The final flight of the X-51A Waverider test program has accomplished a breakthrough in the development of flight reaching Mach 5.1 over the Pacific Ocean May 1. "It was a full mission success," said ...



may 03, 2013 - Usdefense

To fulfill annual training requirements, approximately 200 motorcycle riders from Team Aviano participated in the 2013 Motorcycle Rodeo, April 25 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The day-long training provi...



april 24, 2013 - Usdefense

A stack of handmade Mother’s Day cards is available to service members on Aviano Air Base, Italy. Both the Aviano Community of Enlisted Spouses and the Aviano Officers and Civilian Spouses Club provid...




march 05, 2013 - Usdefense

F-35 Lightning IIs were cleared for flight Feb. 28 following a temporary suspension after a cracked engine blade was found in a test aircraft earlier in the month. After the crack was found, all F-35 ...



march 04, 2013 - Usdefense

A living legacy to women who served in all branches of the U.S. military honors their service and sacrifice inside the Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. The museum in the memorial depic...



march 04, 2013 - Usdefense

After Col. Jeannie Leavitt finished pilot training at the top of her class in 1992, she was given her first choice of aircraft, with a few restrictions. Her first choice, the F-15 Strike Eagle, wasn't...