Airmen of the on-its-way-into-history 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron recently completed another “new experience,” working for about six months in Egypt to help repair four of the country’s C-130 cargo aircraft, reports Holly Birchfield of Robins AFB, Ga. The 12 aircraft experts in various specialties helped the Egyptians make center wing rainbow and corner fitting repairs to the wings of the four Hercules airlifters. The Air Force is disbanding its combat logistics support units, starting this summer.
China thinks it will be able to invade Taiwan by 2027 and has developed a technology edge in many key areas—but it is artificial intelligence that may be the decisive factor should conflict erupt, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.