Bahrain to Purchase Nineteen F-16V Fighter Jets

The US government, as part of a multi-billion dollar deal has agreed to sell multiple F-16V fighter jets to the country of Bahrain. As part of the agreement Bahrain is also hoping to update its current F-16 aircraft. The order would further extend the type’s already remarkable production line. Totalling $2.78 billion, it would comprise […]

Watch: More Aerial Footage of Hurricane Irma Storm Damage from Key West

Aerial footage from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, surveying damage caused by Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component […]

Watch: US Marine Corps Helicopters and Crews Evacuate Virgin Island Patients

A UH-1Y Super-Huey takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to transfer hospital patients from St. Thomas to St. Croix. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency […]

Watch: Drone Footage of Hurricane Irma Damage in the Florida Keys

Yes, as Hurricane Irma proved once again it is not smart to live in a mobile home in hurricane country. The US military played a huge role in support of rescue efforts during both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Featured image of Sailors supporting Hurricane Irma response efforts perform a rescue mission on St. Thomas in the […]

US Approves Sale of F/A-18 Super Hornets to Canada

The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 18 F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft to Canada. The total worth of the agreement could be over $5 billion dollars. Talk about a cool paint job! The proposed deal includes 10 F/A-18E and eight F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft as well as supporting equipment and armaments […]

Watch: Unique Look at Air Rescue Training with the 31st Rescue Squadron

The unsung heroes you never really hear about risk their lives daily just in training. A pilots best friend. Realistic training enables the military to improve its readiness and war fighting capabilities. A1C Jay Brackins joins the 31st Rescue Squadron at Kadena for combined operations with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and 17th Special Operations […]