Marine Corps States MV-22B Osprey Crash into the Water Last December Result of Pilot Error

Marine Corps States MV-22B Osprey Crash into the Water Last December Result of Pilot Error

In December 2016 a US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crashed into shallow waters when one of the aircraft’s propellers hit a refueling basket during a training mission off the coast of Okinawa. Now the Marine Corps has released a statement that the incident was the result of pilot error. Corps officials said the investigation determined that pilot […]

Texas Calls in the Air Force to Spray for Mosquitoes after Hurricane Harvey Floods

Texas Calls in the Air Force to Spray for Mosquitoes after Hurricane Harvey Floods

Little did you know but if mosquitoes are causing a problem who do you call??? The US Air Force! U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo planes began spraying insecticides over three eastern Texas counties over the weekend and will expand to other areas over the next two weeks, officials from the Texas Department of State Health […]

Watch: US Marine Corps Helicopters and Crews Evacuate Virgin Island Patients

Watch: US Marine Corps Helicopters and Crews Evacuate Virgin Island Patients

A UH-1Y Super-Huey takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to transfer hospital patients from St. Thomas to St. Croix. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency […]

Watch: Drone Footage of Hurricane Irma Damage in the Florida Keys

Watch: Drone Footage of Hurricane Irma Damage in the Florida Keys

Yes, as Hurricane Irma proved once again it is not smart to live in a mobile home in hurricane country. The US military played a huge role in support of rescue efforts during both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Featured image of Sailors supporting Hurricane Irma response efforts perform a rescue mission on St. Thomas in the […]

US Approves Sale of F/A-18 Super Hornets to Canada

US Approves Sale of F/A-18 Super Hornets to Canada

The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 18 F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft to Canada. The total worth of the agreement could be over $5 billion dollars. Talk about a cool paint job! The proposed deal includes 10 F/A-18E and eight F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft as well as supporting equipment and armaments […]

Watch: Unique Look at Air Rescue Training with the 31st Rescue Squadron

Watch: Unique Look at Air Rescue Training with the 31st Rescue Squadron

The unsung heroes you never really hear about risk their lives daily just in training. A pilots best friend. Realistic training enables the military to improve its readiness and war fighting capabilities. A1C Jay Brackins joins the 31st Rescue Squadron at Kadena for combined operations with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and 17th Special Operations […]

US Army 101st Airborne Helicopters Positioned to Help Florida Hurricane Victims

US Army 101st Airborne Helicopters Positioned to Help Florida Hurricane Victims

The US Army is sending in aviation assets from their 101st Airborne Division to assist in search-and-rescue operations following Hurricane Irma’s devastating strike on Florida. Watch: The US Army Playing a Major Role in Hurricane Harvey Rescues “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Irma,” said Col. Craig J. Alia, 101st CAB commander, in […]

Air Force Pilot Dies From Crash in Classified Aircraft at Nevada Test Range

Air Force Pilot Dies From Crash in Classified Aircraft at Nevada Test Range

Lt. Col. Eric Schultz, an Air Force pilot was killed Tuesday evening when his aircraft crashed at the Nevada Test and Training Range located near Las Vegas. The incident occurred the day before two A-10 aircraft crashed at the same test range although it is reported that both pilots ejected safely. The type of aircraft Lt. […]