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The command wants to field a series of about 75 flexible, fixed-wing aircraft that could fly in remote locations.

A single Hellfire missile hit the driver of a white Toyota at a compound near Kabul airport on Aug. 29.

The decision on who will conduct the review will be made by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, per an order from Defense Secretary Austin.

The 17-day airlift, which was the largest noncombatant evacuation operation in the U.S. military’s history, pushed airmen and aircraft to their limits.

Strangers until March, the four spent six months training and preparing for potential emergencies during the flight.

The Air Force is still far from its goal of training about 1,500 new pilots a year as it seeks to close a lingering shortfall.

The Justice Department said the auction was a violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a broad set of legal protections for troops.

In a town hall, it was clear that convincing some service members and leaders that there is a problem remains a challenge.

A spokesman said the bomber was damaged on the runway, but nobody was injured and no fire broke out.

The Air Force is moving forward with an amphibious, pontoon-equipped version of the MC-130J Commando II.