USAF F-16 pilot nominated to run Guantánamo detention center

For the first time, a U.S. Air Force officer has been selected to command the detention center at Guantánamo since it was open in 2002.

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Brig. Gen. Jose R. Monteagudo was nominated after Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds declined the job due to personal reasons.

Source: USAF F-16 pilot nominated to run Guantánamo detention center

Philippine Defense Ministry confirms its interest in getting P-3C, helicopters from Japan

A spokesman from the Philippine Department of National Defense confirmed that Manila is interested in getting a P-3C from Japan.

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“We can confirm that. We are interested to get a P3,” Peter Paul Galvez said.

Source: Philippine Defense Ministry confirms its interest in getting P-3C, helicopters from Japan

T-38 loses front canopy

A T-38 from Vance Air Force Base lost it front canopy as the aircraft climbed to 10,000 feet. The jet was on a instrument flight to Topeka when the incident happened.

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The two instructor pilots on board declared an emergency and returned to land safely.

Source: T-38 loses front canopy

HMS Queen Elizabeth powers up for first time

The diesel generators aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth has been powered up for the first time.

Photo: HMS Gannet/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons

Source: HMS Queen Elizabeth powers up for first time

Hungarian Air Force pilot hurt when Yak-52 caught fire

A Hungarian Air Force pilot was seriously hurt when his Yak-52 caught fire in mid-air. Both pilots were able to land back at a military air base in the city of Szolnok.

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Source: Hungarian Air Force pilot hurt when Yak-52 caught fire

Iraqi Brig. General missing after F-16IQ crashed in Arizona

An F-16 with the Arizona National Guard’s 162nd Wing crashed on Jun. 24 and the Iraqi defense ministry has confirmed the aircraft was flown by one of its pilots.

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The missing pilot was identified as Brig. Gen. Rafid Mohammed Hassan. A press statement from the 162nd Wing said the jet belonged to Iraq.

Source: Iraqi Brig. General missing after F-16IQ crashed in Arizona