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MQ-25A Stingray cleared for deployment, says Cao

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The role of the MQ-25A is intended to provide the Carrier Air Wing with unmanned refueling, freeing up F/A-18E/F aircraft to focus on strike missions.

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MQ-25A Stingray cleared for deployment, says Cao

Why this matters for military families

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