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July 2, 2007

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The Enid (Okla.) News reports that Raptor program executive officer, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Riemer, says the Air Force and Lockheed on Friday signed a contract for the 60-aircraft MYP. (See above) Riemer was in Oklahoma to speak to newly minted pilots from the undergraduate pilot training program at Vance Air Force Base. (Riemer also related some interesting flying experiences.)

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