A-10 Warthogs refuel over Afghanistan

12/01/2013
12/01/2013: A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron air refuels A-10 Warthogs over the skies of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, October 2. The A-10s are deployed to the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Moody AFB, Ga. Credit:U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs:10/2/13

CNO Visits Israel

11/30/2013
11/29/2013: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert talks with Israel navy special forces after they performed a capabilities demonstration at Atlit Naval Base. Greenert was escorted by Commander in Chief of the Israel Navy Vice Adm. Ram Rutberg during the visit with whom he also boarded INS Hanit for…

The George Washington: Moving from Disaster Relief to Preparing for Combat Operations

11/30/2013
11/29/2013:A key element of the flexibility of the large deck carrier is ability to work through the spectrum of operations.  This has been demonstrated recently in Pacific operations. The ship came to work in support of the Philippines as a seabase featuring its helo and Osprey support capabilities.  And then…

Integrating the Seabase Into Operation Damayan: The Osprey and the SDF

11/30/2013
11/29/2013: During Operation Damayan, JTF-505 demonstrated the successful cooperation between partners in the Asia-Pacific, enabled by the forward presence of U.S. military assets. The versatility of the Osprey makes it ideal for operating across international platforms during crises and contingencies and integrating the seabase into overall operatons. [slidepress gallery='the-osprey-and-the-sdf'] Credit:…

Lieutenant General John Wissler Aboard USS Ashland: Reviewing the Relief Mission and Looking Ahead

11/29/2013
2013-11-29 U.S. Marine, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, currently the commander for Joint Task Force 505 (JTF-505), greets Marines and sailors, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) aboard the USS Ashland (LSD-48), Nov. 26, 2013. Wissler informed the 31st MEU of their future…

USS Boxer (LHD 4) Flight Operations

11/29/2013
11/29/2013: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Flight Operations [slidepress gallery='uss-boxer-lhd-4-flight-operations'] Credit: USS Boxer:9/25/13  In the first photo, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Philip Delgadillo directs the landing of an AH-1Z Super Cobra aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).  In the second photo, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Joni…

Oiler Supplies USS George Washington at Sea

11/27/2013
11/27/2013: Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) watch the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) transit alongside in preparation for a fueling at sea.  The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202), top, conducts a replenishment at sea with…