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45 years of F-15A/C operations in Europe

Attention please a message from Budha 493 FS/CC

Calling all Eagle Drivers who flew the F-15A/C Eagle in Europe (Stingers, Wolfhounds, Tigers, Black Knights, Grim Reapers, and Bulldogs)…

It’s the end of an era! The Grim Reapers of the 493d Fighter Squadron are trading in the Mighty Mighty F-15C for the F-35. This transition marks the end of 45 years of F-15A/C operations in Europe and warrants an epic celebration of Air Superiority.

Vul Time: Friday and Saturday, 4 and 5 Feb 2022, Bullseye: RAF Lakenheath, UK

Comm Plan: Please pass your interest/questions to Mr. Reaper at 493fightersquadron@gmail.com

Details of the event are yet TBD (except for a roll call and piano burn!) however the more interest we get, the more grandiose the celebration will be.

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336th FS Castle Forge phase one complete

photos by Senior Airman Jessica Blair / Capt. Andrew Layton

U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, have completed the first forward dispersal of operation Castle Forge.

The official logo for Operation Castle Forge,

During phase one, the Strike Eagles conducted local training alongside the Hellenic Air Force at Larissa Air Base, Greece, from Oct. 11-17. Then, subsets of the unit forward deployed to Graf Ignatievo AB, Bulgaria, and Borcea AB, Romania, to exercise Agile Combat Employment and conduct vital training alongside the Bulgarian and Romanian air forces. The F-15Es returned to Larissa AB, Greece, following the training.

U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, taxi alongside Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during week two of operation Castle Forge at Borcea Air Base, Romania, Oct. 20, 2021.U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Andrew Layton).
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F-15EX Integrated Test & Evaluation 2021

William R. Lewis

The 40th and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadrons, are currently test the new F-15EX at Nellis AFB. The F-15EX will participate in testing to evaluate the F-15EX in operationally realistic scenarios to determine how effective and suitable the aircraft is at accomplishing its air-to-air mission for future use in our Air Force.

An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, taxis before taking off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Aircraft from Nellis AFB, Eglin AFB Florida, and the Oregon Air National Guard are providing support for the Test and Evaluation of the F-15EX in operationally realistic scenarios to determine how effective and suitable the aircraft is at accomplishing its air-to-air mission for future Air Force use. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, sits on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 15, 2021. Operational testing is happening 6 months after delivery of the second aircraft and 7 months after delivery of the first, which is a pace that we haven’t really seen in acquisition of new aircraft before. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 15, 2021. The F-15EX will participate in testing to evaluate the F-15EX in operationally realistic scenarios to determine how effective and suitable the aircraft is at accomplishing its air-to-air mission for future use in our Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
The F-15EX Integrated Test & Evaluation 2021 Test Patch worn by Lt. Col Wes Turner during testing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Turner will be conducting F-15EX Eagle II test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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336th Fighter Squadron at “Castle Forge”

U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Andrew Layton

U.S. Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, prepare their F-15E Strike Eagles for a series of integrated training sorties during operation Castle Forge alongside F-16 aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force’s 110th Combat Wing at Larissa Air Base, Greece, Oct. 11, 2021. Castle Forge is a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led, joint, multi-national operation. It provides a dynamic, partnership-focused training environment that raises the U.S. commitment to collective defense in the Black Sea region while enhancing interoperability alongside NATO allies (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Andrew Layton).
U.S. Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, prepare their F-15E Strike Eagles for a series of integrated training sorties during operation Castle Forge alongside F-16 aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force’s 110th Combat Wing at Larissa Air Base, Greece, Oct. 11, 2021. Castle Forge is a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led, joint, multi-national operation. It provides a dynamic, partnership-focused training environment that raises the U.S. commitment to collective defense in the Black Sea region while enhancing interoperability alongside NATO allies (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Andrew Layton).
U.S. Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, prepare their F-15E Strike Eagles for a series of integrated training sorties during operation Castle Forge alongside F-16 aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force’s 110th Combat Wing at Larissa Air Base, Greece, Oct. 11, 2021. Castle Forge is a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led, joint, multi-national operation. It demonstrates the joint force’s combined ability to respond in times of crisis with a flexible, reassuring presence (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Andrew Layton).
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144th FW Returns From Sentry Aloha 2021

By Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn

The California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing completed over 100 sorties and 190 flying hours during Sentry Aloha 2021 an exercise conducted from Aug. 11 to Aug. 25 in and around the air spaces surrounding Hawaii.

Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing, enabling tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force, and other Department of Defense services. It provides U.S. service members with necessary skill sets to perform homeland defense and overseas combat missions.

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