F-15C Eagles conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea on March 17. Master Sgt. Matthew Plew
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Almanac: Equipment
June 1, 2020
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Total aircraft inventory; aircraft inventory trends; ICBM and satellite inventory; aircraft age; tail codes.
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