1 SOW sharpens joint readiness at Northern Strike 26-2
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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1 SOW sharpens joint readiness at Northern Strike 26-2
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ALPENA, Mich. (AFNS) - Over northern Michigan, a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey moved into position behind a 1st Special Operations Wing MC-130J Commando II and connected with its refueling drogue. Inside the flight deck, Air Commandos managed airspeed, altitude and aircraft spacing while operating alongside U.S. . . .
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1 SOW sharpens joint readiness at Northern Strike 26-2
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ALPENA, Mich. (AFNS) - Over northern Michigan, a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey moved into position behind a 1st Special Operations Wing MC-130J Commando II and connected with its refueling drogue. Inside the flight deck, Air Commandos managed airspeed, altitude and aircraft spacing while operating alongside U.S. . . .