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@neiltyson head of the Hayden Planetarium and research associate of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, will participate in the AFA’s 2021 Aerospace Warfare Symposium by hosting a fireside chat with Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond. #vAWS2021

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Happy #AirForceFriday ! #B1Lancer USAF Photo

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In all 76 years as an Association, 2022 was our biggest yet: There are now 110,000 individual members of #AFA ! As we prepare for even more growth in 2023, we want to know — are YOU an AFA member?

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#SECDEF Mattis says a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent is there to ensure a war that cannot be won will not be fought. #ASC17

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Together with Deloitte, our Wounded Airman Program is honored to sponsor 10 Wounded Airmen and Caregivers to compete at the 2018 Warrior Games. The competition will be held June 2-9 at the US Air Force Academy in CO and is hosted by the US Air Force this year! #AFACares

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. @RaytheonDefense delivers unprecedented combat power to the world’s most sophisticated aircraft across every mission phase. #ad #vASC2020

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Later this week, our Wounded Airman Program will be heading to the US Air Force Academy to cheer on #TeamAirForce at the 2018 #WarriorGames ! We are proud to be able to provide support to 8 PDRL Airmen competing this year. #AFACares

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. @SpaceForceCSO speaks to the importance of family and having a support system during the #AFAColorado panel ‘Warfighting from the Homefront: Senior Leaders Perspective’

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#SECDEF Mattis: All that you do in our @usairforce is a reminder of the power of inspiration and intimidation #ASC17

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#SECDEF says we cannot lose lessons on importance of jointness in military. Must have spirit of collaboration. #ASC17

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#Airmen from the 116th and 461st Air Control Wings helped tow the airframe, tail number 2000, four miles down the road from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., to the local Museum of Aviation, where it will remain on display. #USAF #AirForce #JSTARS

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Fellow Airmen Honor TSgt John Chapman, posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant and presented the Medal of Honor.

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Tune in today at 0900 EST for #vAWS2021 !

AFA’s Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium Starts Feb. 24 | Air & Space Forces Magazine

The Air Force Association’s virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium kicks off Feb. 24, opening three days of non-stop activity featuring 40 sessions.

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#SECDEF Mattis thanks our allies in our efforts to defeat ISIS #ASC17

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It's day 2 of #ASC22 & we hope you've enjoyed the panels & exhibits so far! @GEAviation 's GE’s XA100 is done with testing and they tell us this ready #technology is on track to be fielded as fast, or faster, than competing F-35 engine options to deliver results. #Sponsored #F35

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“We have to have our teammates, we have to have our families, we have to have help to navigate this very difficult thing we call life.” @SpaceForceCMSSF talks about the importance of finding support during #AFAColorado

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. @usairforce Vice CSAF Gen Goldfein joined @AFW2 Warriors before #AFACC . #goairforce #teamAirForce

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#VeteransDay is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices. We honor all the men and women who have served proudly in our armed forces, they answered the call to protect our rights and freedoms, and for that, we salute their service.

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#Sponsored GE’s F110 engine has a storied history with the U.S. Air Force and international allies. It’s ready to answer the call for the next mission: powering the F-15EX fleet. Learn more: #ASC21

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VP Mike Pence surprised everyone with an appearance at #asc18 . He wished the Air Force a happy birthday and said President Donald Trump and he thank airmen for their service.

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Ceremony honoring TSgt. John Chapman at the Air Force Memorial, Aug. 24, 2018, Arlington, Va. Chapman posthumously received the Medal of Honor on Aug. 22 for his actions in the 2002 Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan. (Photo by Mike Tsukamoto, @AirForceMag )

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JUST IN from #AWS16 : @SecAF23 releases first rendering of #LRSB , the new B-21

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7 years

This #HC130J can be our valentine any day. Happy #ValentinesDay ! @usairforce photo

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6 years

The sun never sets on the @usairforce 💪🏼 📸: USAF

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Congratulations to the @af_academy class of 2019! 🎓 🎉 #AIRMANFORLIFE #USAFA #WEAREAFA

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AFA wishes a happy and belated birthday to AFA founder, Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, born 120 years ago on Dec. 14, 1896. #DoolittleRaid #WeAreAFA

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Air dominance requires a combination of vision and precision. Learn more about how @RaytheonTech helps U.S. and allied Air Forces stay ahead of enemy threats across every mission phase. #ad #sponsored #vASC2020

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It's the last day of #ASC22 and your last opportunity to check out @GEAviation at booth #523 if you haven't already! They say GE’s XA100 is ready to deliver revolutionary capabilities that will keep the F-35 at the leading edge of the @usairforce . #Sponsored #F35

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#Sponsored Integrated ☑️ Delivered ☑️ Flying with the @USAirForce today ☑️ With fly-by-wire technology fully integrated and flight testing in progress, GE’s F110 is the best option for the F-15EX. Learn more: #ASC21

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. @GulfstreamAero is a proud historical partner of the @usairforce . Recently, two G550s delivered to @Andrews_JBA were selected to honor the #TuskegeeAirmen and the Berlin Airlift, respectively, on their tails. #AF75 #Sponsored (📸: @usairforce photo)

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T-minus 1 day until #ASC22 ! Exhibitor @GEAviation tells us their AETP program is designed to provide transformational capability to the F-35, keeping the cornerstone of the U.S. fighter fleet relevant for decades to come. #Sponsored #F35

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Integrated ✔️ Delivered ✔️ Ready for more ✔️ With fly-by-wire technology fully integrated and first flight complete, @GEAviation ’s F110 is the lowest risk solution for the entire F-15EX fleet. Learn more: #vAWS2021 #F110 #F15EX

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#Sponsored Piston Engines ➡️ Turbojets ➡️ Turbofans ➡️ Adaptive Cycle Engines The next generation of engines is here, and GE’s XA100 Adaptive Cycle Engine is offering a generational leap. #ASC21

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How's the 1st day of #ASC22 going for you? Don't forget to check out @GEAviation at booth #523 while you're exploring the conference over the next few days! @generalelectric tells us that the GE XA100 engine will maximize capability for the F-35. #Sponsored #F35

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5 years

Happy 72nd Birthday to the @usairforce ! 🎂 ✈️

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3 years

A very happy 74th birthday to the @usairforce !

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10 years

Today AFA would like to remember the seven crew members of the Space Shuttle Challenger who died January 28, 1986. http://t.co/I6o4c1gqIu

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#sponsoredcontent Thanks for following along at #vAWS2021 ! @GEAviation is proud to sponsor and highlight how we’re meeting urgent @USAirForce challenges with next-generation solutions:

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"...one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Cmdr. Neil Armstrong, July 20, 1969. #space #spaceflight #moonlanding

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#Sponsored Only GE has re-engined @USAirForce aircraft three times over. Learn why GE is uniquely qualified to meet the critical mission requirements of the U.S. Air Force for B-52. See why: #ASC21 #GEisB52Ready

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6 years

We're ready to head down to Orlando for #AWS18 tomorrow! Comment below if you'll be joining us!

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That’s a wrap for #AWS18 Innovation: The Warfighter’s Edge! We hope you enjoyed everything new this year. We’ll see you at #ASC18 in September in Washington D.C.!

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It’s a privilege to salute the heroism of all veterans, honoring those who’ve sacrificed to ensure the freedoms we cherish. #VeteransDay

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It takes drive. passion. commitment. But most importantly, it takes a family. @afw2 #WarriorGames #AFTrials

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#TechTuesday EC-130J Commando Solo 📻 The EC-130J is the Air Force’s primary psychological warfare platform, providing military information support operations and civil affairs broadcast. #USAF #AirForce #Airman #AFSOC MORE👉

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Remember the lives that were lost on 9.11.01 as well as those killed in action, fighting for our freedom #NeverForget http://t.co/j6R31hkxXn

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Happy 70th Birthday to our @usairforce ! AFA is proud to have been by your side since 1946. #AirForceBirthday #AirmenForLife

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Thirty years ago, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Sam Angelella was flying combat missions in a GE F110-powered F-16 during Operation Desert Storm. That’s the type of experience he’s now bringing to the customer with @GEAviation . #vAWS2021

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Get well soon Aurora! @AF_Academy

Air Force mascot injured in West Point prank

One of the Air Force Academy’s falcon mascots was injured during a prank prior to the annual rivalry football game against Army, according to an official at the Air Force Academy.

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"I’m interested in being the most lethal force the planet has ever known." @AirMobilityCmd @amccommander Gen. Mike Minihan delivered a powerful keynote address on 'The Mobility Manifesto' during #ASC22 .

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Happy #AirForceFriday , we hope you enjoy the long weekend! 📸 : USAF

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The @AFThunderbirds demonstration team and France’s Patrouille de France fly together over Death Valley, CA on April 17 via @AirForceMag

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2 years

For more than 75 years the @usairforce and @Boeing have shared an intertwined #history of supporting the national #defense missions. Today, @BoeingDefense leads industry investment in pioneering next-generation #technology and innovation. #AF75 #sponsored

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This morning, TSgt John Chapman was posthumously promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant during the unveiling of his name on the Wall of Honor at the Air Force Memorial.

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Only @GEAviation has re-engined @USAirForce aircraft three times over. Learn why GE is uniquely qualified to meet the critical mission requirements of the U.S. Air Force for B-52. See why: #vAWS2021 #B52 #GEisB52Ready #sponsored

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Two Chiefs - One Mission "Rather than division, I see two leaders committed to launching this new service in an environment of trust and respect—two leaders who are wingmen in every sense of the term."

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AFA mourns the loss of aviation pioneer Bob Hoover, he flew and tested over 300 types of aircraft during his career. @FlyngFethrdEdge

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Happy 71st birthday to the United States Air Force from all of us at AFA! We appreciate the sacrifices all airmen make and the challenges they face to keep us all safe and keep the US ahead of the rest. Here's to you!

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#70for70 Lt Col Mau, the @usairforce 1st female #F35 fighter pilot, completed her 1st flight in 2015 following 14 virtual training missions.

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𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: Newly-released images of the B-21 Raider... CSAF Gen. CQ Brown Jr.: "Part of the Operational Imperatives is the B-21 Family of Systems...a perfect example of successful design implementation..." @usairforce #AFASeptember

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Happy Birthday to General Jimmy Doolittle! Gen Doolittle founded AFA in 1946 as a way to "keep the gang together" after WWII. Gen Doolittle, together with AFA, advocated for a separate @usairforce , paving the way for the world's greatest Air Force we all know today. #WeAreAFA

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Congratulations to all our our award winners tonight and happy 70th birthday to our @usairforce ! #ASC17

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#TechTuesday : "It won’t need logistical support to hold any target at risk." 7 years in development, the B-21 will make its first flight sometime in 2023. @northropgrumman describes the new stealth jet as the “first sixth-generation combat #aircraft ."

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From providing capabilites for the #F35 to protecting satellite data, @RaytheonTech is bringing advanced technologies to #vASC2020 . #ad #Sponsored #RaytheonTech

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Throwing it back to last weeks win over the Navy. Go @AF_Academy ! #HappyAirForceFriday #SinkNavy

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. @SecAFOfficial : Out of the 76 satellites the Air Force operates, 30 of them are GPS. This service is operated by 40 Airmen and delivered to billions of people.

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Freedom comes at a price, some paid with their lives. Honor them today and always. #MemorialDay2016

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AFA is proud to announce that Jeff Bezos, Founder of @blueorigin and Founder & CEO of @amazon , will provide a keynote address during AFA's 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference held September 17-19 in National Harbor, Md. View the press release & register at

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#70for70 : Lt Col Gus Grissom was the first @usairforce Airman and second American to fly in space.

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#TechTuesday : More than 20 tankers lined the runway at @22ARW for the base’s largest mass launch of #aircraft ever. 16 KC-46s and 5 KC-135s participated in the flush, with #aircraft from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st Air Refueling Wing.

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Up first: ACC Commander Gen Carlisle and AFGSC Commander Gen Rand hosts Global Precision Attack discussion #AWS16

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AFA is saddened by the loss of a great American hero, Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon.

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We are saddened by the loss of retired NASA astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon.

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Oh behalf of all of us here at AFA, we wish you and yours a very #MerryChristmas and #HappyHolidays .

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Kentucky Air Guard home to DoD’s only search and rescue dog

In response to scenarios like the Haitian earthquake, Parsons spearheaded a new approach, developing the squadron’s Search and Rescue K-9 program. The effort, launched in 2018, is designed to increase

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. @USAFCENT Commander LtGen Charles Brown "Behind the Strike: Precision in AFCENT" session at 10am. WATCH: #AWS16

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Today's #70for70 is the legendary Lt Col Dick Cole. At 102 years old, Lt Col Cole is the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raiders.

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40+ sessions, dozens of speakers, thousands of Airmen, & a lot of networking opps. #ASC16

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. @CMSAF17 will be providing his Enlisted Perspective next at 8:55 am #AWS16

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"As we embrace ACE, we must all be multi-capable #Airmen ." #ICYMI : @usairforce Chief of Staff @GenCQBrownJr delivered an impactful keynote, ‘The State of the Air Force’ during #ASC22 . Watch/read here:

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On behalf of all of us here at AFA, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season #WeAreAFA #HappyHolidays

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AFA welcomes the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force!

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BREAKING NEWS: Senate Confirms @PACAF Commander Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr. to Lead @usairforce in Historic Vote | Read more at . #defense #politics #USAF

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𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧👉 Join us on August 16 at 3 p.m. EDT for a historic announcement on the next phase of the Blended Wing Body aircraft prototype project, featuring an address from @usairforce senior leaders. #AFAWarfighters RSVP today:

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Take a look at what's ahead today at #ASC17 . We'll see you there!

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We must #NeverForget this day that changed our nation.

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Meet TSgt O'Brien of AFA's #12OutstandingAirmen . He played an instrumental role in the Thai Cave rescue mission, he placed himself as the furthest American inside the cave. He also led the effort to retrieve and successfully resuscitate a Thai Navy SEAL.

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#Sponsored The future of propulsion is here: GE’s XA100 Adaptive Cycle Engine opens a whole new book of operational possibilities for the U.S. Air Force. #ASC21 Watch the video here:

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#ASC22 is hosting its first #milspouse panel - ‘Spouses in the Fight! Advocates for Change,’ moderated by Mrs. Sharene Brown, spouse of CSAF @GenCQBrownJr

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Future investments include ISR, space operations, and nuclear capability - @SecAF23 #AWS15

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Today, in honor of #PearlHarbor75 , we remember our heroes who sacrificed everything to defend our freedom. Thank you to all who served.

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Be sure to follow along with us this week in Orlando at our Air Warfare Symposium! Join the conversation using #AWS17 .

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Today we honor an American hero. #MLK

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The @AFThunderbirds launch into 2015 w/ a flyover before Super Bowl XLIX Feb 1! Full schedule: http://t.co/fwdVrEOMdS http://t.co/XrjAlcv4rh

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"The F-15EX successfully fired its first weapon on Jan. 25, launching an AIM-120D missile at a BQM-167 unmanned aerial target over the Gulf of Mexico, the Air Force announced."

F-15EX Fires First Missile Successfully | Air & Space Forces Magazine

The F-15EX Eagle II successfully fired its first weapon Jan. 25 over the Gulf of Mexico, the Air Force announced.

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October 26 marks the National Day of the Deployed. This day honors all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. To all who have deployed thank you for the sacrifice that you have made during any deployments. #DayofTheDeployed

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👇 👇 👇 #AFASeptember #USAF #AirForce #SpaceForce #CIA

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𝗕-𝟮𝟭 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 on building a new nuclear capable bomber: "It's been about 40 years since we've done something of this magnitude...We're learning to be flexible within an inflexible community..."