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In an audacious display of skill and the F4 Phantom’s raw power, Commander Lawrence E. Flint Jr. soared into history, setting a new world altitude record of 98,561 feet, a testament to American aviation prowess during the height of the Cold War.
A Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Indian Ocean, Nov. 24, 2017. – US Department of Defense Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Roberts
So how many people can literally black out from pulling G forces and still smile and laugh about it? Not many but this news reporter took it all in stride and wanted more! Now before you pass judgement (or laugh too much) how many of you have ever pulled over 7 G’s? Featured image by […]
Friday night viewing fun! Carrier flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while deployed in the Mediterranean Sea. The Big E lives! Featured image of Sailors observing flight operations on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) by U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jhi L. Scott [Public […]
Navy Capt. Michael S. Wosje, commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing 5, greets his family upon arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego
Charlie Plumb served 28 years in the US Navy and survived nearly six years as a prisoner of war. He flew the F-4 Phantom, the A-4 Sky Hawk, the A-7 Corsair and the FA-18 Hornet. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb completed Navy Flight Training and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where he […]
The Naval Academy announced they will have special ‘Blue Angels’ theme football helmets and uniforms for the big Army-Navy game coming up on December 9th in Philadelphia. Are you ready for #ArmyNavy? @NavyFB will be wearing Blue Angels-inspired uniforms for the 118th Army-Navy Game! pic.twitter.com/qndiFz1tcQ — Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) November 27, 2017 “Although the uniform […]
It appears the Russians want to play tough guy again and are menacing US aircraft in international airspace. A Russian Su-30 fighter jet buzzed a Navy reconnaissance plane flying in the Black Sea while conducting a routine patrol in international airspace Saturday, an official told Fox News. The Russian jet crossed 50 feet in front […]
The U.S. Navy identified the three sailors lost after a Navy plane crashed in the Philippine Sea shortly after takeoff from Japan on Wednesday. The Navy identified the three sailors lost at sea as: Lt. Steven Combs, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Chialastri and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso. “Our thoughts and prayers […]
The US Navy Blue Angels are famous for scaring their audience! Part of the show is distracting the audience to watch a certain maneuver as another Blue Angle aircraft sneaks up on everyone coming the other direction at a VERY low altitude and at a VERY high rate of speed! The Famous Blue Angels Sneak […]
It does not look like much hope is left to find the three missing sailors from the C-2 Greyhound transport aircraft crash as the Navy has suspended their search efforts. The U.S. Navy suspended the search for three sailors who had been missing since a cargo plane crashed in the Western Pacific more than 36 hours […]
A US Navy Seahawk helicopter flies over San Diego, Nov. 12, 2017, during a training exercise. The Seahawk is assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 78. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano Check out the special paint scheme. Awesome!
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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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