USAF Practices Short Notice Takeoff Procedures for Tankers
12/30/2012
12/30/2012: McConnell Aircrews practice short notice takeoff procedures in KC-135 Stratotankers. Credit:22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs:10/25/12
Tanks Provide Overwatch for Engineers in Afghanistan
12/27/2012
12/27/2012: Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, recently provided security for engineers constructing a new combat outpost in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Credit:Defense Media Activity - Marines:11/1/12
HMLA-469 Over Helmand
12/26/2012
12/26/2012: U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard G. Deibler, UH-1Y Venom door gunner and Lance Cpl. Joshua S. Martinez, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), conducts operations over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2012. HMLA-469 provided…
31st MEU, Philippine Marines Execute a Live-Fire Helicopter Raid
12/20/2012
12/20/2012: Marines with Company G., Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine Marines of the 3rd Marine Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, are inserted by helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) to conduct a live-fire raid. Produced by Sgt. Paul Robbins, Jr.…
Coast Guard Responds to Oil Spill in Kill Van Kull
12/19/2012
12/19/2012: The Coast Guard continues its response to a fuel spill near Mariner’s Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012. The National Response Center notified the Coast Guard of the incident, which took place at Mays Ship Repair. It was reported that the spill came from the barge, Boston No.…
Joint Operations at Sea
12/17/2012
12/17/2012: Ships of the USS John C. Stennis and USS George Washington Strike Groups conduct a joint operation at sea Oct. 12. Ships and aircraft of the USS John C. Stennis and USS George Washington Strike Groups are currently exercising to hone their collective interoperability, readiness, and the capability to…
Night Air Drop Operations
12/15/2012
12/15/2012: U.S. Army soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., participate in night time airdrop operations into Fort Polk, La., as part of JRTC 13-01 prior to deploying. Credit:4th Combat Camera Squadron:10/10/12
Ospreys Make Historic Landing on Tinian
12/14/2012
12/142012: Two MV-22B Ospreys landed on West Field here Dec. 10 during exercise Forager Fury 2012. These were the first Ospreys to land on Tinian which marks another milestone achieved during the exercise. This is the first exercise the Osprey has participated in since replacing the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter…