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Airforces Monthly - February 2017

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN <strong>2017</strong><br />

Thomas Newdick talks with Gen Herbert ‘Hawk’<br />

Carlisle about the challenges facing Air Combat<br />

Command in the modern era.<br />

YEAR IN REVIEW<br />

Combat Aircraft reviews the major news stories<br />

around the USAF in 2016.<br />

READY FOR COMBAT?<br />

Jamie Hunter and Thomas Newdick recount<br />

how the F-35A was declared ‘combat ready’ on<br />

August 2, 2016.<br />

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In December the US Air Force was expected<br />

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trainer deal to replace the T-38 Talon.<br />

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AIR POWER<br />

REVIEW<br />

Tom Kaminski provides an extensive overview of<br />

the USAF including a detailed directory of units,<br />

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