Helo Medevac Exercise

09/27/2012
09/27/2012: MEDEVAC helicopters flying and landing during Exercise Vibrant Response 13.Vibrant Response 13 is a major field training exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.Approximately 9,000 service members and civilians from the military and other federal and state agencies throughout the country are training to…

In Memory of Lt. Col. Chris Raible: CO VMA-211

09/19/2012
09/19/2012: The Taliban killed the CO of VMA-211 in Afghanistan as well as having destroyed 6 Harriers.  The Lt. Col. Was a former MAWTS instructor as well. As Ed Timperlake underscored: The Afghan Attack was the worst day for VMA-211 since Wake Island--  From VMA-211 Squadron History:  "In November 1941,…

Sorties 199 and 200 for the F-35 At Eglin AFB

08/28/2012
2012-08-28 These photos were taken on Friday August 24, 2012 during sorties number 199 and 200.  Major Mike Roundtree flew 199, and Lt. Col. Joseph Bachmann 200. We will publish interviews done with both pilots after their flights in the near future. In a press release from the 33rd Fighter…

A Day in the Life of the F-35 and the Integrated Training Center

08/28/2012
This slideshow provides a view from the F-35 Integrated Training Center of a day in the life of this center. The Joint Strike Fighter is born joint and the training and support approach is rooted in combing service culture with a new approach to joint training. The slideshow has been…

The National Security Cutter in RIMPAC 2012

08/15/2012
08/15/2012: PEARL HARBOR (June 29, 2012) USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. The new National Security Cutter is a key element for USCG and national security missions. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines,…

One Step Closer to Yuma: The F-35B Progresses on Weapons Certification

08/09/2012
2012-08-09 This Fall, the first F-35B squadron will be set up and getting ready for operations in 2013. This squadron will be stood up at the Yuma Air Station in Arizona. According to a Lockheed press release: The F-35 Lightning II accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8 when the…

Supply Chain Security: The Problem of Cargo Theft in Northern Europe

08/02/2012
Cargo theft in Northern Europe will continue to be a major problem in the short to me­dium term, despite the proliferation of groups and intelligence agencies working on security awareness and procedures. The theft of cargo will likely remain directed at the road haulage industry, although organized criminal groups will…