Picture of the Day: Student Jumps from CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter

A military student from a team leaders course jumps from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a helocasting exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2017. The eight-week joint-service course that takes place in different environments, including the Arizona desert and Hawaii jungle. – US Department of Defense Watch helocasting in […]

Watch: EA-18G Growler Ball 2017!

Yes, children the EA-18G Growler has their own cruise video too! EA-18G GROWLER A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. The EA-18G Growler is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform and is the only one […]

US to Deploy F-35’s to Japan in November as Show of Force

As the North Korean threat seems to increase on a daily basis the US is sending 12 F-35’s to Japan. The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will send its version of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet to Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base next month in the first such deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. […]

FAA’s Air Traffic Control Modernization Plan “NextGen” Causing Noise Complaints

The Federal Aviation Administration’s new air traffic control modernization plan called “NextGen” is causing a rise in aircraft noise complaints. The goal of the program is to make flying more efficient and save time. The Federal Aviation Administration started revising flight paths and procedures around the United States in 2014 under its air traffic control […]

Is the Air Force Putting Nuclear Armed B-52 Bombers on 24 Hour High Alert?

There are reports that the Air Force may be putting nuclear armed B-52 Bombers on 24 hour high alert. The U.S. Air Force is preparing to place its fleet of nuclear-armed B-52 bombers on 24-hour alert for the first time since 1991 amid escalating tensions with North Korea, the military branch’s chief of staff said in […]

Watch: U.S. Marines 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Perform Parachute Water Operations

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct parachute water operations in Okinawa, Japan, October 11, 2017. 3rd Marine Division is the only forward-deployed division in the Marine Corps and has been a force in the Pacific for 75 years. U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Carl Kinga Featured […]

F-35A Makes Asian Debut as it Arrives in Seoul for ADEX 2017

With tensions between the United States and North Korea at an all time high the US Air Force sent the F-35A to South Korea for the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017. “With this temporary duty, we gain an increased understanding of how other platforms and countries conduct maintenance and daily operations,” said […]

Watch: Brig. Gen. Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss Memorial Dedication

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hosts a ceremony to rededicate the airfield, Oct. 21, in honor of Brig. Gen. Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss. Foss was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a Marine Captain during World War II while serving in Guadalcanal. The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum will host the grand opening of […]

Air Force will Delay T-X Trainer Award Until 2018

Originally the Air Force wanted to award the contract for the T-X trainer aircraft by the end of 2017. Now the decision will reportedly not take place until 2018. Air Force Under Secretary Matt Donovan during his first interview in his new role at the Pentagon. “Source selection is never based on the calendar, it’s […]