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The deployment concerns U.S. air defense in Alaska, but the report does not identify a specific threat or broader effect on U.S. residents, businesses or travel.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Air Force sends F-16s to remote Aleutian island for air defense
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The Air Force sent F-16 fighter jets to Eareckson Air Station in Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands for an air-defense role. NORAD said it was the first time in many years that fighters had been at the station in that role, according to Task & Purpose.
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