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44 FS provides Air dominance at Cope North 21

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Post date February 7, 2021
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A group of F-15 Eagles assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, sit on the flightline during Cope North 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2021. Cope North 21 is an annual trilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability and readiness among the partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, goes over take off procedures during Cope North 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2021. Cope North 21 is an annual multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability and readiness among the partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)

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144th Fighter Wing Brings the Thunder to the Valley

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Post date February 6, 2021
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By Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot, 144th FW

Video by Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Drudge
144th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Airman of the 144 th Fighter Wing have been to the far reaches of the world in exercises and real world missions.
This month Wings from around the country come to Fresno, California to participate in Valley Thunder.

Valley Thunder is set to be a two-week military fighter jet training exercise being conducted in training airspaces
in the region, and is hosted by the 144th FW’s 194th Fighter Squadron.

Tags 144 Fighter Wing, 194 Fighter Squaddron, Fresno ANG

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A duck that flies with eagles

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Post date January 29, 2021
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By Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Throughout the years, many pilots have flown with mascots or various trinkets on their flights. Some may call it superstition, but special mementos and gifts from loved ones can serve as a mental boost of assurance, or a little piece of home for pilots abroad.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Munoz, former 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and now 335th Fighter Squadron chief of plans, taxis down the runway with Scoff the Duck after returning from his final flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 28, 2020. Many pilots have flown with special mementos and gifts from loved ones, which serve as a mental boost of assurance, or a little piece of home when they are away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

One particular mascot named “Scoff the Duck” made a splash with the Liberty Wing and the local community. The plush toy gained notoriety through aviation enthusiasts over social media, and even had a patch designed and created in its honor.

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Agile Combat Employment: can’t stop, won’t stop

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Post date January 29, 2021
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By Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Airmen from non-maintenance career fields practiced Agile Combat Employment concepts while helping generate sorties last week at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cameron Emerson, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, assists with pre-flight maintenance at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 21, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing is dedicated to developing a force of multi-capable Airmen to drive the mission more effectively through the integration of Agile Combat Employment concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

During a limited manning training exercise, Airmen like Capt. Cameron Emerson, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, assisted crew chiefs in launching and recovering 493rd FS aircraft. This is a duty typically performed by Airmen in the maintenance group.