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67th Fighter Squadron Flying Ops

Photos by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Kear, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, performs visual checks during aircraft launch procedures at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2021. Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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494 FS Panthers return Home

 photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wood

Welcome home! The 494th Fighter Squadron “Mighty Black Panthers” returned back to RAF Lakenheath, Oct. 26, 2021. Deployed as the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for 8 monhts in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at the 332nd Expeditionary Wing, the Panthers generated over 1900 sorties and over 8400 hours of combat operations while in theater.

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron fly in formation prior to landing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wood)
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron returns from a deployment at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 26, 2021. The 494th FS was deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia for eight-months in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wood)
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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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