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Navy Seaman Charles Joseph transports a missile on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2018, during a regularly scheduled deployment. – US Department of Defense Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano
F-18’s, A-10’s and a RNLAF F-35A do level passes in the desert canyons of California. Featured image of an A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft pulling up sharply out of a low-level strafing run by U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres
The Lockheed Martin C-130 has a storied history and may be the versatile aircraft in the US inventory. The C-130J Super Hercules is the world’s most advanced tactical airlifter. Designed and developed with mission flexibility in mind, the C-130J has a unique mix of agility and performance to complete any mission, anytime, anywhere. The C-130J […]
Through images and video, here’s what the day-to-day grind of working and living on a US Navy Aircraft Carrier is really like. – We Are The Mighty Featured image from Pixabay public domain
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jared Stagner, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, cleans the interior of an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in […]
America lost a true hero last week when former Naval Aviator and Astronaut John Young died Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at the age of 87. Young was commander of Apollo 16 and walked on the moon as well as flying the very first Space Shuttle mission. “Today, NASA and the world have lost a pioneer,” […]
Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Equipment) operate arresting gear used to recover aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and […]
Classic Navy! Note the high tech wire brush and cleaning cloth. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Thurman Bailey cleans and tightens the rear rotor on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 4, 2018. – US Department of Defense Chock & Chain Removal. Who […]
Sailors move an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 312 on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf, Dec. 31, 2017. The aircraft carrier is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations in the region. – US Department of Defense […]
Navy Seaman Ryan Sharland directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter on the flight deck of the USS San Diego in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 28, 2017. The ship is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium […]
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation produced this Blue Angel video to run inside the National Naval Aviation Museum during Blue Angel autograph sessions that take place following most Wednesday practices at NAS Pensacola. The purpose is share the history of the Blue Angels and their tie to Naval Aviation and the National Naval Aviation Museum. […]
Snow falls on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Christmas Eve. John C. Stennis is in port conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment. – US Navy Christmas on a US Navy Aircraft Carrier U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd […]
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Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
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Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
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