An F-15 from Eglin AFB, Fla., flying out of Nellis AFB, Nev., lost its canopy a few minutes after taking off about 10:18 a.m. April 4, according to the Associated Press news service. The pilot flew the fighter back to Nellis, landing safely. A search was underway for the missing canopy.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.
