Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in
Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan
during operations March 21, according to Combined Air and Space
Operations Center officials. In Afghanistan, French 2000 Mirages
performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in
Bermel, Lwara and Qalat. In addition a British GR-7 Harrier
also performed a show of force in Qalat. The joint terminal attack
controller confirmed the success of the mission.
While many are focused on the formal protest of the recent
KC-45A contract award, the needs of the warfighter -- and the
nation -- remain unchanged. The Air Force's nearly 50-year-old
KC-135 Stratotanker must be replaced with a newer, more capable
aircraft as soon as possible.
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