Marine squadron conducts its final Harrier flight in switch to F-35The North Carolina-based attack squadron flew its final Harrier flight May 29.By Todd South5 weeks ago
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Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force OneThe Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane. By Stephen Losey and Noah Robertson7 weeks ago
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Homeland Security eyes new $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard officialsThe request for a new jet comes as President Donald Trump considers accepting a luxury Boeing jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar.8 weeks ago
Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visitLike Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.8 weeks ago