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Awesome display of what an F-18 Hornet can do. Wonder if US pilots can fly their Hornets like this? (Just kidding!) F/A-18 Hornet Solo Display Breitlin Sion Airshow Captain Nicolas «Vincent» Rossier is the F / A-18 pilot of the 17 aircraft flight, and became a Hornet display pilot of the Swiss Air Force during […]
Enjoy a view of F-35C aircraft taking their first takeoffs and landings on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Featured image of Sailors preparing two F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 101) to launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) by US Navy
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 […]
Awesome display of precision flight by the Blue Angels put to great music by Van Halen. But wait! There’s more! Watch the original video from 30 years ago below. Then tell us which plane do you think makes for a better flight demonstration aircraft. The F-18 or the A-4 Skyhawk with the delta wing? And […]
A small crew of brave souls literally ‘held down the fort’ at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West when Hurricane Irma passed nearby as a huge category four storm. Follow along with their posts… MT @NASKeyWest: Rough conditions north side of #KeyWest from #HurricaneIrma. Our building is strong. Still no power. pic.twitter.com/GTbOismqkL — U.S. Navy […]
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system assigned to Air Combat Command at Tinker Air Force Base flies over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with its carrier strike group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests […]
History was made back in 1963 when a C-130 Hercules safely landed on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59) and then took off again! The C-130, piloted by LT James H. Flatley III actually made 29 touch-and-go landings and 21 full-stop landings. Literally amazing! Featured image by US Navy
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has given a contract valued at over $300 million to Sikorsky Aircraft for the production of two CH-53K King Stallion helicopters. “I am proud of what the team has negotiated to bring this remarkable and unrivaled helicopter one step closer to the fleet,” said Col Hank Vanderborght, program manager for NAVAIR’s […]
Every week Fox News Sunday picks a ‘Power Player of the Week’ and this week it was the US Navy Blue Angels! Well, how about that! Enjoy a unique inside look into the flight demonstration team. Featured image by the US Navy
Sam Northway, a 91 year old former World War II aviator took the skies again in a celebration of flight. “I never did want to go someplace in an airplane. I just liked to fly,” said Sam Northway. Northway’s been in love with airplanes since he was just a kid. “The earth looks beautiful when […]
Featured image of various types of military aircraft, including C-5 Galaxy that once belonged to the 445th Airlift Wing, are dispersed across more than 2,600 acres of desert land at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), often called “The Boneyard.” AMARG, an Air Force aircraft and missile storage and maintenance facility located at […]
So much history and so many memories all in one magical place! The ‘Boneyard’ located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona is a special place for those of us that love and cherish aviation. A must visit place when you can. Commonly referred to as the “Boneyard,” the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan […]
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FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
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.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
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.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
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