01/11/2016: ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Aircraft launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during its first mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The Harry S. Truman carrier strike group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and…
01/10/2016: The second Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) built for the Royal Australian Navy was commissioned into service as HMAS Adelaide (III) at Garden Island, Sydney on the 4th December 2015. The capable air-land-sea amphibious system was commissioned in a time honoured ceremony attended by Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim…
01/10/2016: The first weapons load competition at Luke AFB to include an F-35.The F-35 crew-from the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit-competed against three F-16 crews. Credit:56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs:12/18/15 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona -- A Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II crew competed today for the first time in…
01/09/2016: ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 upload ordnance on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during its first mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The Harry S. Truman carrier strike…
01/09/2016: On December 17, 2015, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base remembered the 112th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first flight. Credit:88th Air Base Wing:12/17/15 The First Flight Society and the National Park Service (NPS) continued the tradition of honoring the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at the 112st anniversary celebration…
01/08/2016: The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully completed a series of tests of the David's Sling Weapon System. This test series, designated David's Sling Test-4 (DST-4), was the fourth series of tests of…
01/08/2016: ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Aircraft land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) upon completion of its first mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The Harry S. Truman carrier strike group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security…
01/07/2016: Personnel from the Sydney based 1st Commando Regiment conducted parachute training into the waters off Manly Beach on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December 2015, as part of Exercise Red Pegasus. The training was conducted to ensure the regular and reserve personnel serving within 1st Commando maintained currency as part…