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Operational F-15EX Demonstrates Live Air-to-Ground Weapons Capability for First Time

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An Oregon Air National Guard F-15EX employed live ordnance at Nellis Air Force Base during Weapons Instructor Course training, marking the operational Eagle II’s first live air-to-ground weapons release and another step in the fighter’s transition from development to operational service.

Discovered 2026-09-13T13:54:47.342840-07:00 | 2026-09-13T13:54:47.342840-07:00

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  • The live weapons release marks a significant operational milestone for the F-15EX, demonstrating that the aircraft is moving beyond its initial air-to-air mission focus.
  • The event occurred during Weapons Instructor Course training, connecting the platform’s transition to operational service with advanced weapons and tactics development by the Oregon Air National Guard.
  • The milestone builds on the Oregon ANG’s earlier three-week Nellis deployment for F-15EX Weapons Instructor Course training, where the aircraft first expanded into live air-to-ground employment.

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