Picture of the Day: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Katie Brown Watches F/A-18F Super Hornet Launch

Picture of the Day: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Katie Brown Watches F/A-18F Super Hornet Launch

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Katie Brown observes an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, launching from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The ship is underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for […]

Picture of the Day: Student Jumps from CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter

Picture of the Day: Student Jumps from CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter

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A military student from a team leaders course jumps from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a helocasting exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2017. The eight-week joint-service course that takes place in different environments, including the Arizona desert and Hawaii jungle. – US Department of Defense Watch helocasting in […]

Watch: EA-18G Growler Ball 2017!

Watch: EA-18G Growler Ball 2017!

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Yes, children the EA-18G Growler has their own cruise video too! EA-18G GROWLER A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. The EA-18G Growler is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform and is the only one […]

US to Deploy F-35’s to Japan in November as Show of Force

US to Deploy F-35’s to Japan in November as Show of Force

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As the North Korean threat seems to increase on a daily basis the US is sending 12 F-35’s to Japan. The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will send its version of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet to Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base next month in the first such deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. […]

F-35A Makes Asian Debut as it Arrives in Seoul for ADEX 2017

F-35A Makes Asian Debut as it Arrives in Seoul for ADEX 2017

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With tensions between the United States and North Korea at an all time high the US Air Force sent the F-35A to South Korea for the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017. “With this temporary duty, we gain an increased understanding of how other platforms and countries conduct maintenance and daily operations,” said […]

Watch: Brig. Gen. Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss Memorial Dedication

Watch: Brig. Gen. Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss Memorial Dedication

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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hosts a ceremony to rededicate the airfield, Oct. 21, in honor of Brig. Gen. Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss. Foss was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a Marine Captain during World War II while serving in Guadalcanal. The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum will host the grand opening of […]