1 MEF

09/23/2020
I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) is a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. I MEF demonstrates their combat readiness by showcasing reach, tactical operations,…

FARP Evening Ops

09/18/2020
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, operated by Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, are refueled at a forward arming and refueling point operated by Soldiers with Echo Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th ECAB during night operations at the 28th ECAB's mobilization station. FORT HOOD, TX, UNITED STATES…

Sea Breeze 2020

09/16/2020
Vice Adm. Gene Black, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet discusses Exercise Sea Breeze 2020. USS Porter (DDG 78) is participating in the exercise. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime…

CH-53K Air Refueling: Reach, Range and Impact for the Insertion Force

09/15/2020
Unlike the Chinook, medium lift helicopter, the CH-53K is capable of being refueled while in flight. If you are looking for speed, range, and heavy lift delivery to an insertion point, the CH-53K is a unique combat asset in the US joint force. The photos below show the CH-53K King…

The Tri-City Water Follies Air Show, 2020: The F-35 Demo Team Beats Down the COVID-19 Blues

09/13/2020
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, F-35 Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performed at the 2020 Tri-City Water Follies air show Sept. 5, 2020, Kennewick, Wash. The F-35 Demo Team headlined the event alongside the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and the A-10 Warthog Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo…