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 The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace...F-15 Factsheet |
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02/15/2008 - ACC issues latest release from stand down for F-15s
Gen. John D.W. Corley, commander, Air Combat Command, returned 149 grounded F-15s to flight today contingent upon the completion of customized inspections on each of the aircraft's longerons.
01/09/2008 - First F-15s return to the skies
Eagle drivers from the 71st Fighter Squadron here were among the first pilots to get back in the cockpit after Air Combat Command commander Gen. John D. W. Corley ordered 60 percent of F-15A-Ds back into the air.
01/09/2008 - F-15 pilots begin return to currency
Eagle drivers throughout the Air Force are starting down the long road to regaining their currency in the F-15, now that 60 percent of the A-D models have been cleared to fly.
01/08/2008 - Air Combat Command clears selected F-15s for flight
Air Combat Command Jan. 8 cleared a portion of its F-15 A-D model aircraft for flying status and recommended a limited return to flight for Air Force units worldwide following engineering risk assessments and data received from multiple fleet-wide inspections.
12/21/2007 - F-15 pilots working to become better Airmen during stand-down
Eagle drivers aren't letting the grass grow under their feet during the current F-15 stand-down.
The 71st Fighter Squadron is taking advantage of every opportunity to continue training and learning in anticipation of the day when they can start flying and fighting again.
12/10/2007 - F-15s undergo further extensive technical inspections
Air Force maintainers continue to perform methodical and time-intensive inspections on all F-15A, B, C and D model aircraft which are revealing more cracks in the aircraft longerons.
12/5/2007 - Air Combat Command stands down F-15 A-D models until further notice
On Monday night, the commander of Air Combat Command directed the stand-down of all ACC F-15 A through D model aircraft until further notice.
The decision follows additional information received from the ongoing investigation of the Nov. 2 F-15C mishap that resulted in the loss of that aircraft.
11/28/2007 - F-15 A-D models ordered to stand down for additional inspections
For the second time this month, the commander of Air Combat Command has directed a fleet-wide inspection of all ACC F-15 A through D model aircraft.
The directive follows yesterday's findings stemming from the investigation of an F-15C mishap that resulted in the loss of that aircraft Nov. 2. The cause of that mishap remains under investigation. Air Force maintenance and operations professionals and industry experts are working with the accident investigation board to examine all aspects of the mishap. However, based on the new findings, all F-15 A through D models will undergo a stand down that will require additional inspections and possible repair actions. |
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2/29/2008 - Latest COMACC Letter to Airmen addresses F-15 Eagle
Commander of Air Combat Command General John D.W. Corley released his latest letter to Airmen February 27th. The letter talks about the next chapter in the F-15's history. To view the letter in .pdf format click here.
1/11/2008 - COMACC releases Letter to Airmen concerning F-15 return to flight
Commander of Air Combat Command General John D.W. Corley released his latest letter to Airmen January 10. The letter heralds ACC Airmen's efforts and resolve during the many challenges that confronted the F-15 fleet over the past couple of months. To view the letter in .pdf format click here.
12/11/2007 - COMACC addresses F-15 stand-down
Defending our nation is serious and often dangerous business. We continually balance mission demands with acceptable risk and achieve spectacular results. Earlier this week I determined that one of the key pieces of armor that protects our nation's skies currently puts our aircrew at unacceptable risk.
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1/10/2008 - F-15 ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED
Langley Air Force Base, Virginia -- A failure of the upper right longeron, a critical support structure in the F-15C aircraft, caused the accident of a Missouri Air National Guard F-15C, four miles south-southeast of Boss, Missouri, Nov 2. Full Press Release
1/9/2008 - Air Combat Command Clears Selected F-15s For Flight
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Air Combat Command Jan. 8 cleared a portion of its F-15 A-D model aircraft for flying status and recommended a limited return to flight for Air Force units worldwide following engineering risk assessments and data received from multiple fleet-wide inspections. Full Press Release
12/5/2007 - Air Combat Command Stands Down F-15 A-D Models Until Further Notice
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- On Monday night, the commander of Air Combat Command directed the stand-down of all ACC F-15 A through D model aircraft until further notice. Full Press Release
11/28/2007 - F-15 A-D models ordered to stand down for additional inspections
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- For the second time this month, the commander of Air Combat Command has directed a fleet-wide inspection of all ACC F-15 A through D model aircraft. Full Press Release
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Structural defects found during the investigation of the November 2nd F-15 crash led to the entire F-15 A thru D model fleet to go into a stand-down. Today, all but 9 of the Air Force's 436 F-15 A thru D model aircraft have been cleared for flight and have resumed their duties patrolling the skies. 
F-15 Factsheet 
