3rd MEB departs for Philippines

11/13/2013
11/12/2013: Marines and Sailors from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are deploying to the Philippines to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the wake of typhoon Haiyan. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has directed U.S.…

Final Test CV-22 Flight

11/12/2013
11/12/2013: The last test CV-22 flies final sortie.  Credit: Hurlburt Field:10/31/13 As Major Hutchings, one of two pilots recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for surviving under combat fire, highlighted the USAF and USMC collaboration associated with the Osprey. "The USAF pilots for the Ospreys train here at New River before…

Successful MEADS System Test

11/08/2013
11/08/2013: The MEADS missile defense system developed by the United States, Italy and Germany intercepted and destroyed two targets simultaneously in a final test. The system provides unique 360 degree capabilities for protection of mobile forces as well as fixed sites.  Credit: White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs:11/6/13  Lockheed, which…

Doolittle Raiders 70th Anniversary Reunion: B-29s Return to the Air

11/07/2013
11/07/2013: Many people flew in to the National Museum of the USAF with these historic planes to pay tribute to the Doolittle Raiders  Credit:88th Air Base Wing:11/6/13  For a special section of the Washington Times commemorating the event: http://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/doolittles-tokyo-raid/