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For the first time , two different 

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fifth generation fighter jets completed 

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successful test flights using the same 

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tactical software applications . An 

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F-35 A lightning two assigned to 

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Edwards Air Force Base , California 

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recently flew using software previously 

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tested on an F-22 raptor . A second 

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milestone was reached when the F-35 

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successfully received a software update 

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in less than 24 hours . Leaders of this 

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innovative project say the ability to 

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use common software across fifth gen 

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platforms will save time during 

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development , decrease cost and 

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dramatically change how capabilities 

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extend to front line fighters . Two air 

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component specialty teams will run 

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through their paces learning how to 

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handle air traffic in the wake of a 

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natural disaster or a humanitarian 

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crisis . The exercise is part of 

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preparation for hurricane season when 

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natural disasters occur , regional air 

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movement coordination centers are set 

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up in areas with inadequate air traffic 

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control infrastructure . The exercise 

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allows teams to practice deconflicting 

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military and civilian aircraft . One 

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officer with the unit that took part 

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says it allows them to keep a ready 

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roster of people who can provide 

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airspace coordination and management 

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during a crisis . Air force reservists 

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thinking about retirement , have a new 

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resource to help them make educated 

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decisions . The Reserve retirement 

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counseling cell began providing 

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services this month . They can answer 

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questions about things like estimated 

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retirement pay , reduce retirement pay , 

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age and survivor benefits . They 

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operate under the air Reserve personnel 

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center providing up to date and timely 

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information to help members and their 

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families make life changing decisions 

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about retirement . The cell is 

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currently advising only reserve em for 

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now but the plan is to grow the team 

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and eventually include service for the 

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Air National Guard . That's your look 

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around the Air Force . I'm technical 

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sergeant , Eric Mann .