The Pic of the Day: California’s wildfires from space

The Pic of the Day: California’s wildfires from space

Per NASA’s press release: The six-day-old Camp Fire has already attained the unfortunate title of California’s deadliest fire. The Camp Fire has already led to 42 deaths with a number of residents still unaccounted for. It is also the most destructive in California history as well with over 7,000 structures destroyed by the blaze. The […]

The Pic of the Day: Taking a break on the tail of an F-15 Eagle

The Pic of the Day: Taking a break on the tail of an F-15 Eagle

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron checks the roof of an F-15C Eagle at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 1, 2018, during NATO’s Icelandic Air Surveillance operations. In support of the IAS mission, more than 250 U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Airmen and 13 F-15C/D Eagles deployed from Royal […]

The Pic of the Day: Illegal fishing threatens ecosystems and economies

The Pic of the Day: Illegal fishing threatens ecosystems and economies

Yu Feng, a Taiwanese-flagged fishing vessel suspected of illegal fishing activity, moves through the water off the coast of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Aug. 17, 2009, before being boarded by U.S. Coast Guardsmen from USCGC Legare (WMEC 912) and representatives of the Sierra Leone armed forces maritime wing, Fisheries Ministry and Office of National Security. Legare […]

The Pic of the Day: Flying a C-130 Hercules over Poland

The Pic of the Day: Flying a C-130 Hercules over Poland

U.S. Air Force Capt. Leland Quinter, left, and Capt. Pete Wolber, both 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilots, conduct a training flight over Poland Aug. 2, 2018. Approximately 100 U.S. Airmen and three aircraft arrived in Poland to conduct bilateral exercises with the Polish Air Force.   U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman […]

The Pic of the Day: Pakistani military exhibiting weapons for Russian officials

The Pic of the Day: Pakistani military exhibiting weapons for Russian officials

Russia and Pakistan recently conducted their third annual joint military drills aimed at improving military interoperability and cooperation. Russian Army Contingent arrived in Pakistan to participate in Pak-Russia Joint Training Excercise ‘Druzhba-III’. This is 3rd exercise as part of Pak-Russia bilateral training cooperation. The 1st Exercise was held in Pakistan during 2016 while 2nd in […]

The Pic of the Day: Showing off in an F-22 Raptor

The Pic of the Day: Showing off in an F-22 Raptor

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor with the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team, flies over the flightline Sept. 6, 2018, at Dannelly Field, near Montgomery, Alabama. The team, based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft.   U.S. Air […]

The Pic of the Day: Tough talk between Trump and Macron

The Pic of the Day: Tough talk between Trump and Macron

President Donald J. Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at bilateral meeting Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at the Elysee Palace in Paris.   Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead   Tensions between President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron seemed to have reached a near boiling point after a tumultuous trip to Paris. […]

The Pic of the Day: Super Hornet aboard the USS John C. Stennis

The Pic of the Day: Super Hornet aboard the USS John C. Stennis

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, is parked on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Pacific Ocean Sept. 5, 2018. The John C. Stennis was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.   U.S. […]

Watch: Massive formation of 35 F-35s taking off from Hill Air Force Base

Watch: Massive formation of 35 F-35s taking off from Hill Air Force Base

Yesterday, Hill Air Force Base in Utah was the site of a massive display of air power. A formation made up of 35 of America’s trouble trophy-horse F-35 Joint Strike Fighters rolled down the runway in tight formation before executing a minimum interval takeoff of all aircraft involved. Traditionally, elephant walks of this sort are […]

The Pic of the Day: President Trump’s bullet proof limo in Paris

The Pic of the Day: President Trump’s bullet proof limo in Paris

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Centennial of the 1918 Armistice Day ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.   Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead   Learn more about President Trump’s limousine, “The Beast,” in the video below:

The Pic of the Day: The B-1B Lancer spreads its wings

The Pic of the Day: The B-1B Lancer spreads its wings

A B-1B Lancer takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct combat operations April 8, 2015. Al Udeid is a strategic coalition air base in Qatar that supports over 90 combat and support aircraft and houses more than 5,000 military personnel.   U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson/Released

What’s going on with the Army’s so-called ‘pinks and greens’ uniform?

What’s going on with the Army’s so-called ‘pinks and greens’ uniform?

I spent the last few days in the field with an Army National Guard unit for an upcoming story as the soldiers were conducting their individual weapons qualifications. I talked with the soldiers about several things — everything from geopolitics to the best place to get real, authentic Mexican food. One of the other subjects […]