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Back in the Fight: USAF F-16Ds Return to Service

January 2, 2015 USAF F-16Ds Return to Service

Back in August, over half of the Lockheed-Martin F-16Ds in the USAF inventory were removed from flight after cracks were identified along the canopy sill longeron. This particular longeron in View More ›

Jason Hyatt No Comments Air Force
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Project Weasel – The First SAM Kill

December 23, 2014

The F-100 led a pair of F-105s on each wing, a sign to those below that the Weasels had found success. Weasel Sighted SAM – Killed Same.

Jonathan Derden 3 Comments Air Force
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Burner Friday: Rockwell B-1B Lancer

December 19, 2014 Rockwell B-1B Lancer: Bad to the Bone!

Contrary to popular belief, not all bombers are cumbersome and oafish. The Rockwell B-1B Lancer, more commonly referred to as the “Bone,” is an absolutely magnificent airplane. While it’s a View More ›

Scott Wolff 3 Comments Air Force
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Patch Check: Finding the Next Weapons Officer

December 8, 2014 Patch Check: Finding the Next Weapons Officer

Weapons Officers. Why are we here? To defeat or kill America’s enemies, spread tactical knowledge throughout the Joint Force, and create our own replacement. While the first two are straightforward View More ›

LTC Johnny "Vegas" Vargas 1 Comment Air Force
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Patch Check: The Weapons Officer’s Role

December 4, 2014

Now that we have defined what exactly the Patch is, we must now determine how the Weapons Office fits into a squadron. Simply put, you work for the commander (CC) View More ›

LTC Johnny "Vegas" Vargas 2 Comments Air Force
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Patch Check: Words of Advice for New Weapons Officers

December 2, 2014 Words of Advice for New Weapons Officers

A Weapons Officer is a leader of men. He is the leader of today’s and tomorrow’s Air Force, the tactical center of gravity within a squadron, the chief instructor pilot View More ›

LTC Johnny "Vegas" Vargas 1 Comment Air Force
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“The Gun…”

October 27, 2014 The Gun: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

For you fans of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, here’s a fantastic look at what makes the Hawg such a unique and highly sought-after asset in theater. A good View More ›

Scott Wolff 3 Comments Air Force
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Green Flag: Taking it Downrange

October 10, 2014 Green Flag: JTACs and A-10s Attack

“Say again your position?!” The WARLORD flight lead was getting frustrated because the radio on the ground would pop and hiss at inopportune moments, drowning out critical information the JTAC View More ›

Scott Wolff 1 Comment Air Force
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Green Flag: Lives on the line!

October 9, 2014

Once the coordinates were received, the two A-10s immediately pointed at the location, pressing toward it as fast as they could. Oiler’s jet was a bit of a pig, so View More ›

Scott Wolff 1 Comment Air Force
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CAS: Air-Land Integration…Danger Close!

October 8, 2014

The pilot of the lead A-10 Thunderbolt II raised his visor for a moment, rubbing his eyes. He and his wingman — WARLORD flight — had been airborne for three View More ›

Scott Wolff 1 Comment Air Force
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