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    "byline": "By Riley\u00a0Ceder\u00a0Sep\u00a015, 2026, 07:05\u00a0PM",
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    "excerpt": "Top Air Force officials on Monday praised the service\u2019s next-gen fighter jet for demonstrating its ability to sustain intense combat operations during Operation Epic Fury and Operation Midnight Hammer.",
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    "title": "F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say"
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