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Next Stop Syria? US Air Force Declares F-35A Combat Ready

By Franz-Stefan Gady

August 03, 2016

The aircraft recently also completed its first air-to-air kill test.

Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational

August 04, 2015

Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational

However, the plane's development is not complete just yet.

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Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational

When Americans Ruled Beijing

June 04, 2015

When Americans Ruled Beijing

In the early 20th century, the U.S. briefly ruled parts of China and gained its first experience in coalition warfare.

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When Americans Ruled Beijing

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