Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/09/most-powerful-helicopter-ever-fielded-us-enters-service-next-year.html The Marine Corps is nearing the end of testing for a new heavy-lift helicopter expected to be a game-changer for the service.
Year: 2018
Between Gulasch Barons and Defending Neutrality – Denmark in WW1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Source: http://youtu.be/T_ltBtsccu4 http://youtu.be/T_ltBtsccu4
Denmark, Germany’s northern neighbour, declared neutrality when World War 1 broke out. But after the defeat against Germany in the 19th century, they were still worried and readied their defences….
National Guard Will Add Aerial Surveillance at Mexico Border
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/13/national-guard-will-add-aerial-surveillance-mexico-border.html A primary role of the National Guard posted to the Mexico border will be to provide added aerial surveillance.
4 Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash in California
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/04/4-presumed-dead-california-marine-helicopter-crash.html A Marine helicopter crashed during a Southern California training mission and all four crew members were killed.
Live LRASM Test from F/A-18 Super Hornet Expected This Year
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/10/live-lrasm-test-f-18-super-hornet-expected-year.html The F/A-18 Super Hornet is gearing up to live-test Lockheed Martin Corp.’s LRASM, with a range test expected this year.
P-51 Mustang ‘Strega’ practice and qual Reno 2015
Source: http://youtu.be/k8-QUk2gG2Y http://youtu.be/k8-QUk2gG2Y
Here’s a short video of Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson taking the course early in the week during the 2015 running of the Reno National Championship Air Races.
More Prison Time for Former Army Mother in Child Abuse Case
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/13/more-prison-time-former-army-mother-child-abuse-case.html An ex-military couple convicted of abusing their young foster children received additional punishment on Thursday.
Virginia Beach Sailor Pleads Guilty to Assault, Lying to NCIS
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/14/virginia-beach-sailor-pleads-guilty-assault-lying-ncis.html The Navy senior chief was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, and assault consummated by battery.
New Precision Weapon Allows F-35C to Destroy Targets in Stealth Mode
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/10/new-precision-weapon-allows-f-35c-destroy-targets-stealth-mode.html The JSOW-C is a major capability upgrade for the Joint Strike Fighter.
Lawmakers Move to Protect Fort Carson’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/13/lawmakers-move-protect-fort-carsons-2nd-brigade-combat-team.html Colorado’s congressional delegation and Gov. John Hickenlooper are urging the Army to keep Fort Carson’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team.