USAF Certifies Fighter Squadrons
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The US Air Force's COMBAT ARCHER UK '26 concluded with the combat certification of the 492nd and 493rd Fighter Squadrons. The certification was part of a high-end, tactical air and missile training exercise. The squadrons, stationed at RAF Lakenheath, England, were certified for combat operations.
Why it matters
The certification of these fighter squadrons enhances the US Air Force's combat readiness in Europe. The exercise demonstrated the Air Force's ability to conduct live-fire training and certify squadrons for combat operations.
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