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In case you missed it…yes, Rocket Man has been around for many years. Question: How many hours of actual flight time do you guess the Bell rocket belt flew? Answer below… Check out a more modern version of the jet pack! The man behind the flying machine was Wendell Moore, a Bell Aerospace engineer who […]
The future is near! A flying electric air taxi is not something you usually see at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas but this year Bell Helicopter treated us with something special! The new cabin has seating for four passengers and shows that the Textron subsidiary believes the concept of urban air taxis […]
A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off during a tactical support insert and extract exercise as part of a weapons and tactics course at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., April 15, 2017. The biannual course gives students detailed training on various ranges in Arizona and California. The Stallion is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron […]
The B-2 Stealth Bomber makes for such an awesome sight! Featured image by video screen capture
Great story! A heavily damaged A-10 Warthog which was successfully landed back at a USAF Air base by pilot “Killer Chick” Kim Campbell. Damage was sustained over Baghdad in 2003. Featured image By SSgt Jason Haag, United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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 […]
This is probably something you have never seen before. Have you? Good training just in case you ever need to eject while underwater! Featured image from video screen capture
Ejection seats have a ‘window’ where it is considered ‘safe’ to eject. If you are outside of that ‘window’ your odds of surviving the ejection are slim. They say something like 99.9% of all ejections are successful. What they mean is that 99.9% of the time the seat will leave the aircraft. Here is a […]
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 […]
Delta Airlines is retiring their last Boeing 747. Once hailed as the “Queen of the Skies,” the workhorse been embraced by every major U.S. carrier since the first model rolled off the line in 1968. At one point in 1990, there were 130 of the jets in operation throughout the country. And on Wednesday, Delta […]
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 […]
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SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
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.
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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.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
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Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
