NATO Deployments of Patriots to Turkey
01/31/2013
01/31/2013: This video highlights locations of German, US and Netherland Patriots to Turkey. Credit: Natochannel:1/23/13
Kings College Speech of Secretary Panetta
01/31/2013
01/31/2013: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks about the future of the transatlantic Alliance and calls for resolve in the face of a myriad of security threats facing the U.S. and Europe, and calls on European allies to help transform NATO to meet those common challenges. In particular, the Secretary is calling…
AAVs Take Marines From Ship to Shore….and More
01/29/2013
01/29/2013: The amphibious assault vehicle can move Marines from ship to shore in bad weather and support them with fire and transportation. The Marines are looking for a new amphibious vehicle, notably after their planned replacement vehicle was cancelled. But a key consideration is the range and speed of the…
The F-35 Flight Test Program: 2012
01/28/2013
2013-01-28 The F-35 flight test program ended a successful year in 2012. We have interviewed many of the participants in the flight test program at Eglin AFB, Fort Worth and Yuma Arizona. The standup of the first F-35B squadron with the USMC is part of an overall innovation approach being…
US Air Force Weapons School Conducts Mission Employment Phase
01/25/2013
01/25/2013: A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle departs during the Mission Employment Phase exercise, Dec. 7, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise incorporates Air Force capabilities in diverse scenarios, which can include aircraft in conjunction with space and cyberspace assets. [slidepress gallery='us-air-force-weapons-school-conducts-mission-employment-phase'] Credit: 99th Air Base Wing…
The Yankee Class Helo in Flight
01/22/2013
01/22/2013: The video shows a UH-1 Y in operation at 29 Palms. The Yankee class helo is an upgrade of the Huey. The Marines by upgrading both the Yankee and the Zulu gained some efficiencies useful for deployment operations. As we argued earlier: "By adding, new combat capabilities, notably the…
Exercise Valiant Mark, Singapore and the USMC
01/18/2013
01/18/2013: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Fighting forces from two nations came together to unite under one common mission. Marines serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are hosting the 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards for Exercise Valiant Mark, a yearly training event conducted by the Singapore Armed Forces…
Ramstein Air Base Supports Patriot Missile Mission to Turkey (2)
01/17/2013
01/17/2013: Patriot missiles have been sent to support the defense of Turkey in conditions of the Syrian upheaval. But Patriots do not simply fly themselves. They rely on the USAF lift capabilities to get there.This video shows the operation to move the Patriots from Europe to Turkey. Credit: 86th Air Lift…