Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/24/goldfein-convert-tankers-extend-air-force-nuke-sniffer-mission.html The Air Force says it needs an increased availability rate for its WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft.
Month: April 2018
Germany Aims For Verdun – Russia Goes South I THE GREAT WAR Week 80
Source: http://youtu.be/wITAAIiRB_Y http://youtu.be/wITAAIiRB_Y
The preparations for the huge German offensive at Verdun are almost complete. Thousands of artillery pieces are moved, millions shells brought to the front. Erich von Falkenhayn would soon…
From The Mailbag: Ex-Spouses and Debt
Source: https://www.military.com/paycheck-chronicles/2018/01/24/mailbag-ex-spouses-and-debt.html Divorce is a complicated thing, for many reasons. And the effects can linger for a long time if not managed carefully.
Breitling Unlimited Gold 2008
Source: http://youtu.be/dKrSUyQkuEA http://youtu.be/dKrSUyQkuEA
2008 Reno Air Races unlimited Gold sponsored by Breitling.
Sailor Charged with Possessing 20 Hand Grenades Stolen from Destroyer
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/25/sailor-charged-possessing-20-hand-grenades-stolen-destroyer.html A sailor was arrested on suspicion of possessing 20 military-grade grenades that had been stolen from the USS Pinckney.
GAO: Bad Communication on F-35 Problems Threatens Future Deployments
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/25/gao-bad-communication-f-35-problems-threatens-future-deployments.html GAO officials said they’re worried more deployments may have additional hiccups if info isn’t communicated on a larger scale.
‘Space Force’ Study to Be Ready by August: DoD Official
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/25/space-force-study-be-ready-august-dod-official.html The Pentagon hopes to deliver a report by August on whether it’s feasible to carve out a separate “Space Force” branch.
Reno Unlimited Gold Race 2015 with Voodoo mayday landing.
Source: http://youtu.be/LKQUdTrg7Aw http://youtu.be/LKQUdTrg7Aw
The final Gold race of the 2015 National Championship Air Races is in the books, Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson slowly pulled away from the group as Rare Bear clawed her way passed Voodoo due to engine…
Mattis? Pet Peeve: Calling Drones ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicles’
Source: https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/02/21/mattis-pet-peeve-calling-drones-unmanned-aerial-vehicles.html Defense Secretary Jim Mattis can’t stand the term “unmanned aerial vehicle.”
Soldier Allowed to Have a Beard Because of his Norse Pagan Faith
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/26/soldier-allowed-have-beard-because-his-norse-pagan-faith.html In 2017, the Army made it simpler to receive a religious appearance accommodation.