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(•) – The Lockheed Martin HC-130J Hercules The Combat King II is the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform and is flown by the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and Air Combat Command (ACC). This C-130J variation specializes in tactical profiles and avoiding detection and recovery operations in austere environments. The HC-130J replaces HC-130P/Ns as the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. It is an extended-range version of the C-130J Hercules transport. Its mission is to rapidly deploy to execute combatant commander directed recovery operations to austere airfields and denied territory for expeditionary, all weather personnel recovery operations to include airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling, and forward area ground refueling missions. When tasked, the aircraft also conducts humanitarian assistance operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation, and noncombatant evacuation operations.
Features
Modifications to the HC-130J have improved navigation, threat detection and countermeasures systems. The aircraft fleet has a fully-integrated inertial navigation and global positioning systems, and night vision goggle, or NVG, compatible interior and exterior lighting. It also has forward-looking infrared, radar and missile warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers, satellite and data-burst communications, and the ability to receive fuel inflight via a Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI).
The HC-130J can fly in the day; however, crews normally fly night at low to medium altitude levels in contested or sensitive environments, both over land or overwater. Crews use NVGs for tactical flight profiles to avoid detection to accomplish covert infiltration/exfiltration and transload operations. To enhance the probability of mission success and survivability near populated areas, crews employ tactics that include incorporating no external lighting or communications, and avoiding radar and weapons detection.
Drop zone objectives are done via personnel drops and equipment drops. Rescue bundles include illumination flares, marker smokes and rescue kits. Helicopter air-to-air refueling can be conducted at night, with blacked out communication with up to two simultaneous helicopters. Additionally, forward area refueling point operations can be executed to support a variety of joint and coalition partners.
Background
The HC-130J is a result of the HC/MC-130 recapitalization program and replaces Air Combat Command's aging HC-130P/N fleet as the dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. The 71st and 79th Rescue Squadrons in Air Combat Command, the 550th Special Operations Squadron in Air Education and Training Command, the 920th Rescue Group in Air Force Reserve Command and the 106th Rescue Wing, 129th RQW and 176th Wing in the Air National Guard will operate the aircraft.
First flight was 29 July 2010, and the aircraft will serve the many roles and missions of the HC-130P/Ns. It is a modified KC-130J aircraft designed to conduct personnel recovery missions, provide a command and control platform, in-flight-refuel helicopters and carry supplemental fuel for extending range or air refueling.
In April 2006, the personnel recovery mission was transferred back to Air Combat Command at Langley AFB, Va. From 2003 to 2006, the mission was under the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Previously, HC-130s were assigned to ACC from 1992 to 2003. They were first assigned to the Air Rescue Service as part of Military Airlift Command.
General Characteristics
Primary function: Fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform
Contractor: Lockheed Aircraft Corp.
Power Plant: Four Rolls Royce AE2100D3 turboprop engines
Thrust: 4,591 Propeller Shaft Horsepower, each engine
Wingspan: 132 feet, 7 inches (40.4 meters)
Length: 97 feet, 9 inches (29.57 meters)
Height: 38 feet, 9 inches (11.58 meters)
Operating Weight: 89,000 pounds (40,369 kilograms)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 164,000 pounds (74,389 kilograms)
Fuel Capacity: 61,360 pounds (9,024 gallons)
Payload: 35,000 pounds (15,875 kilograms)
Speed: 316 knots indicated air speed at sea level
Range: beyond 4,000 miles (3,478 nautical miles)
Ceiling: 33,000 feet (10,000 meters)
Armament: countermeasures/flares, chaff
Basic Crew: Three officers (pilot, co-pilot, combat system officer) and two enlisted loadmasters
Unit Cost: $66 million (fiscal 2010 replacement cost)
Initial operating capability: 2013.
(•) – The Sikorsky MH-60G/HH-60G Pave Hawk is a twin turboshaft engine helicopter in service with the United States Air Force. It is a derivative of the UH-60 Black Hawk and incorporates the US Air Force PAVE electronic systems program. The HH-60/MH-60 is a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family.
The MH-60G Pave Hawk's primary mission is insertion and recovery of special operations personnel, while the HH-60G Pave Hawk's core mission is recovery of personnel under stressful conditions, including search and rescue. Both versions conduct day or night operations into hostile environments. Because of its versatility, the HH-60G may also perform peace-time operations such as civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC), disaster relief, international aid and counter-drug activities.
Apollo command module at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I believe it is Command Module "Kitty Hawk" from Apollo 14, but I may be mistaken. Technically an HDR picture, but without the "surreal" look that many get.
ARCTIC, Alaska (July 18, 2013) - The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR works with the crew of the Canadian coast guard ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier to transfer a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System between the vessels following an exercise near Teller. The exercise allowed crews to compare operating practices, maintain their proficiency with the system, and strengthen the relationship between the two services. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant Devuyst)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016) - Cmdr. Adrian Calder, former commanding officer of the Royal Mace's of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) upon the completion of the change of command ceremony. During the change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. The Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released) 160713-N-NF288-216
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 21, 2015) - Sideboys salute guests from the United Nations Command (Rear) during a tour of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Mai/Released) 150421-N-EH855-005
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Ducks top Hoyas in Armed Forces Classic at Camp Humphreys
By Tim Hipps
U.S. Army Installation Management Command
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – In a season opener between teams led by newcomers, Joseph Young scored 24 points to lead No. 19 Oregon to an 82-75 victory over Georgetown in the 2013 Armed Forces Classic here.
The Ducks and Hoyas tipped off Nov. 9 at 10:16 a.m., on a Saturday morning in the Humphreys Community Fitness Center. For college basketball fans across America, the game was one of many season openers on Friday night. Only one, however, was played before 2,100 U.S. troops and their family members, along with a worldwide television audience on ESPN.
“We’re about to start the journey to determine who is the best team in college basketball, the best team in the country, and we’re doing it in front of the best team in the world,” ESPN announcer Jay Bilas said. “I’m in absolute awe of the commitment, the sacrifice, of our men and women in uniform.”
Young, a junior guard who transferred from Houston is a son of Michael Young, who played for the high-flying “Phi Slama Jama” teams of the early 1980’s. He grabbed five rebounds and was perfect on 12 free throws in his first game as a Duck.
Joshua Smith, a 6-foot-10, 350-pound junior center who transferred from UCLA, led Georgetown (0-1) with 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and 5 of 9 free throws before fouling out of his first game as a Hoya with 9 seconds remaining.
Jason Calliste made all 11 of his free throws and scored 16 points for Oregon (1-0). Mike Moser added 15 points, seven rebounds and a career-high six steals, the most by an Oregon player in 15 seasons. Darius Wright was the last Duck to post six steals in a game against USC on Jan. 7, 1999.
“We came a long way, so we really didn’t want to lose this one,” Moser said. “It definitely feels good to go home – a 12-hour ride – with a win.”
Damyean Dotson grabbed eight rebounds and Johnathan Loyd had seven assists for Oregon. Loyd recorded his 304th career assist for a spot on the Ducks’ top 10 list.
The Hoyas shot 1 of 15 from 3-point range, failed to find much offensive continuity, and were outrebounded, 40-32.
“Things we can control, we have to control,” Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. “We had too many untimely unforced turnovers. We got our rhythm offensively, but we gave up a lot of threes in a row – it felt like four or five. The timing of that is what we have to learn. When we had to get a stop or a rebound, we didn’t.”
Oregon took an 18-7 lead via a 12-2 run, capped by two free throws by Calliste with 12:27 remaining in the first half. Calliste also converted a three-point play that gave the Ducks a 30-23 lead with 5:25 remaining in the period. Oregon led, 37-34, at halftime.
Georgetown took its first lead since 2-0 on a steal by Markel Starks and Smith’s feed to Jabril Trawick for a layup and a 40-39 lead with 18:06 left. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera’s jumper put Georgetown ahead, 42-39. Loyd responded with a 3-pointer, Young followed with a layup, and the Ducks led the rest of the way.
Starks finished with 16 points and four assists for Georgetown. Trawick added 11 points and three rebounds. Before departing, Moser saluted the troops who welcomed the Ducks to Camp Humphreys, their most distant regular-season game site in school history.
“We had a lot of fun,” Moser said. “Getting a chance to hang out with the troops for a couple days inspired us to try and come out here and win this game.”
Played on Veterans Day weekend, the game featured a military theme throughout. Rather than players’ last names, Army values, such as “Courage,” “Integrity” and “Respect,” adorned the back of Georgetown’s camouflage-patterned jerseys. The backs of the Ducks’ camouflage-patterned jerseys displayed: “USA.” Members of both coaching staffs wore military-style cargo pants and combat boots.
“This was an unbelievable experience,” Thompson said. “It was a privilege to play in this environment, and it was a privilege to play in front of the Soldiers. One of the most rewarding times was serving lunch yesterday and getting the chance to interact with the young men and women stationed here at Camp Humphreys.”
Georgetown players Nate Lubick and Starks also were appreciative.
“This was a great opportunity to get a close-up look at what life is like for the men and women who protect our country,” Lubick said. “We’re very fortunate to have the opportunity to come here and play a game to thank them for all they do.”
“We’re blessed to have the chance to come here and see and tour the base and the helicopters,” Starks added. “It’s amazing all that they do and we’re really thankful to get the chance to meet everyone here.”
Folks at Camp Humphreys thought likewise.
“It’s such a blessing,” said Cassie Gaudette, wife of Army Capt. Brian Gaudette. “I don’t think that they can truly understand how exciting and wonderful it is to have a little piece of home and have the teams come here to South Korea. We’re originally from Eugene [home of the Oregon Ducks], so this was really exciting to see.”
Oregon played without sophomores Dominic Artis and Ben Carter, who were suspended nine games for violating NCAA rules by selling school-issued athletic apparel. If only they knew what they missed.
Promotion of CDR Lawes and the Change of Command of HMNZS Philomel. The ceremony took place on Friday 3 Ocober 2014 where newly promoted Captain Maxine Lawes took over the command of HMNZS Philomel from Captain Corina Bruce on Gambia Square.
GORKHA, Nepal (Aug. 13, 2017) - U.S. Armed Forces and Nepalese soldiers receive a safety brief before starting renovation work on the Shree Saraswoti Secondary School in Nepal, as part of Pacific Angel (PACANGEL) 17-4. PACANGEL is a multilateral humanitarian assistance civil military engagement, which improves military-to-military partnerships in the Pacific while also providing medical health outreach, civic engineering projects and subject matter exchanges among partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy) 170813-F-HC995-0090
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More than 30 cadets from the Class of 2015, selected for brigade and regimental staff positions this academic year, gathered at Eisenhower Hall Aug. 8-9 for the Key Leader Development Training. The cadets were tasked with developing a vision and strategy for brigade and regiment level leadership to the Corps of Cadets. Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. John Thomson visited the chain of command to speak to them individually and as a group, sharing his leadership philosophy and congratulating them on being selected to lead the Corps. Photo by Mike Strasser/USMA PAO
FORT HOOD, Texas – More than 150 Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) set foot on American soil after more than nine months conducting sustainment operations throughout Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Distinguished visitors such as Maj. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and local celebrities like Elizabeth Laird, Fort Hood's “Hug Lady,” welcomed the troops as they disembarked an Omni International Boeing 777-200ER commercial jetliner and entered the military passenger terminal at Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport on that unusually cool May 14 morning.
During his welcome brief Lennon complimented on the 143d ESC's ability to overcome numerous challenges and complete a complex operation that required the coordination of dozens of units conducting various missions in Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. He also expressed his gratitude for the cooperation that solidified between the unit's cross level Soldiers and those troops organic to the 143d ESC. Lennon concluded his speech by presenting nearly a dozen Soldiers with his unit's signature coin.
Later that day Soldiers from the 143d ESC's rear detachment in Orlando, Fla., hosted a Welcome Home Warrior Citizen Ceremony at South Fort Hood. The group presented their deployed counterparts with a “Welcome Home Warrior Citizen” coin, flag, lapel pins as well as an encased American flag.
The 143d ESC rear detachment will continue supporting their redeployed comrades as they complete the demobilization process at Fort Hood and return home to their friends and loved ones later this month.
The 143d ESC stands as the last command of its kind to deploy to a combat zone. It currently has command and control of more than 10,000 Soldiers hailing from 92 units across seven Southeast states.
Photos by Sgt. Peter B. Ross 210th MPAD, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay, 143d ESC, Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Monster Mash is a long-standing Special Tactics tradition, consisting of an obstacle course where special operators complete timed scenarios at different stations of core mission training. The event was held in honor of Chief Master Sgt. Bruce W. Dixon, command chief of the 24th Special Operations Wing, who is retiring after a 30-year career as a combat controller. In total, he spent ten of those thirty years away from his family, consistently serving his nation's call in dangerous ground combat and training.
HMNZS Wellington Change of Command Ceremony on the 5th June 2014. LT CDR Phil Rowe handed over command of HMNZS Wellington to LT CDR Graham MacLean at a ceremony held on Devonport Naval Base. Chief Navy Rear Admiral Jack Steer hands presents LT CDR MacLean with his Command Directive.
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (July 25, 2013) - 1st Lt. Jordan Criss speaks with members of the 9th Battalion, 51st Infantry Division, Republic of Korea army (ROKA). The ROKA’s special forces unit was on hand to have their first face-to-face meeting with Osan’s defenders. Criss is the air base defense and intelligence officer in charge assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)
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INDIAN OCEAN (April 14, 2016) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) sails in formation with ships from more than 30 nations participating in Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2016. The exercise, held in conjunction with the Western Pacific Naval Symposium, featured a robust harbor phase that included an international fleet review and a sea phase training scenario where participating navies are working together to enhance information sharing and maritime cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo)
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CAM RANH BAY, Vietnam (July 7, 2017) - Capt. Lex Walker, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 7, talks with members of the Vietnam People's Navy during a reception as part of Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2017. The engagement provides an opportunity for Sailors from the U.S. Navy and Vietnam People's Navy to interact and share knowledge to enhance mutual capabilities and strengthen solid partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released) 170705-N-PD309-165
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Here are a few shots of my Allied command tent at Bricks Cascade 2015. It's inspired by a medical tent from Dunechaser.
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 6, 2015) - Service members carry ceremonial wreaths to be presented to the entombed crew of the USS Utah during the USS Utah Memorial sunset tribute at Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Several events will take place leading up to the 74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day to pay tribute to the nation's military while enlightening Americans about veterans and service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Joyner/Released) 151206-N-WC566-033
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U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern welcomes senior enlisted leader
By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – During a Sept. 30 change of responsibility ceremony at Kleber Kaserne, Command Sgt. Maj. Gene Canada assumed the role of senior enlisted leader at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.
Several senior leaders from Army and Air Force units in the Kaiserslautern Military Community attended the event, as did Col. Bryan DeCoster, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg.
The highlight of the ceremony, held at the post gymnasium, was the traditional passing of the noncommissioned officer sword. Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, thrust the blade toward Canada – pausing momentarily for serious, yet, softly spoken words.
“The NCO chain of responsibility and the role of the NCO is something that every military in the free world emulates,” Zetterstrom said, during his remarks. “It’s truly the backbone of the Army and what makes our Army great.”
Taking that responsibility in Kaiserslautern will be the most rewarding and challenging job in Canada’s career, he said during his remarks.
“This responsibility is not only to Soldiers, but to their families and this great community,” Canada said. “This job comes with the inherent responsibility to look past excuses and simply provide the best support…as well as form and sustain strong relationships between all organizations within the KMC.”
Canada, a native of Austin, Texas, began his career 24 years ago as an ammunition specialist. He’s since held every leadership position from squad leader to command sergeant major. In addition to completing all levels of the Noncommissioned Officers’ Education System, Canada also holds a degree of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University.
Canada arrived recently from the 4th Sustainment Brigade (Provisional), at Fort Hood, Texas, where he also served as command sergeant major.
Early in his career, Canada was assigned to the Kaiserslautern area, serving at Camp Dahn, not far from Pirmasens. He’s also served overseas in Italy, Kosovo and Korea. Canada deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Kenneth Wilson has served as acting command sergeant major following the July departure of Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Jessup. Wilson will now serve in the garrison’s public works directorate.
“The firsthand knowledge and experiences I have gained from the position will stay in my tool bag throughout the rest of my career,” Wilson said.
(Photos by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern)
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Soldiers of the Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Engineer Battalion demonstrate baton techniques during a demonstration for Western Accord 13 media and distinguished visitor day June 26 in Accra, Ghana. Marines from the 4th Law Enforcement Battalion provided non-lethal training to 50 GAF soldiers.
Western Accord 13 is a mutually beneficial exercise hosted by U.S. Army Africa that brings together the Economic Community of West African States and the U.S. Army to have increased capabilities to support regional peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo)
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Warrant Officer Clayton Davenport (center), a food safety officer assigned to Public Health Command District-Southern Europe, verifies company records with Cyril Achcar, Manager of Societe des Eaux Minerales du Mali, during an audit of a bottled water facility in Mali, Nov. 10, 2015. The audit was performed to ensure the facility utilized acceptable laboratory practices, proper testing methods and meets U.S. standards. (U.S. Army Africa photo)
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Col. Eric Paulson stands with his wife near a Boeing RC-135 before the 55th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 31, 2020. Paulson leaves the 55th OG for Air Combat Command, where he will be the Information Warfare Division chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Montano)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Camille Caldwell, incoming South Carolina National Guard state command senior enlisted advisor, passes a flag to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. William R. Kyzer II, South Carolina National Guard state command sergeant major, during a change of responsibility ceremony at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Aug. 14, 2021. The presentation and acceptance of the flag is a tradition that symbolizes the responsibility given by the outgoing state command senior enlisted leader and received by the incoming state command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Chelsea Baker, South Carolina National Guard)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 21, 2017) - Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 75, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 dive on the American Tanker, a sunken concrete barge used to transport fuel during WWII, in Guam's Apra Harbor. EODMU 5 conducts mine countermeasures, improvised explosive device operations, renders safe explosive hazards, and disarms underwater explosives such as mines. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alfred A. Coffield) 170621-N-ON977-0044
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DA NANG, Vietnam (Sept. 14, 2015) - The Vietnam People's Army and the United States Pacific Command are co-hosting the Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange (APMHE) in Da Nang, 14-18 September 2015. The APMHE will provide an opportunity to share emerging and recent scientific information and to discuss regional issues and concerns of military health significance. The event will include up to 500 military personnel from more than 30 nations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo)
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Thomas Dye, joint terminal air controller, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, uses a signal mirror during a rotary-wing Close Air Support training event aimed at refining the detachment's ability to plan, coordinate and conduct CAS in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 15, 2014. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC serve as an expeditionary, crisis-response force capable of supporting the evolving requirements of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Skyler E. Treverrow/Released)
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (June 29, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Maj. Peeter Pleake-Tamm, 8th Civil Engineering Squadron Airfield Damage Repair officer in charge, conducts a briefing during a base recovery exercise at Kunsan Air Base. Civil Engineers mapped out simulated battle damage to the runway and plotted the best course of action to fix the damage in the least time possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) 170629-F-IF848-008
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SABAH PROVINCE, Malaysia (Nov. 11, 2016) - Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1st Battalion, 4th Marines walk away from an MV-22 Osprey after exiting the aircraft during exercise Tiger Strike. BLT 1/4 both set up and ran training events for Soldiers with the 7th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment and participated in jungle training led by Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) during the exercise. Tiger Strike 16 is a bilateral exercise between the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th MEU and MAF designed to enhance communication and coordination, and increase combat readiness within the context of a stability and security in the region. The 11th MEU is participating in Tiger Strike during its regularly scheduled deployment through the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Gowans/Released) 161111-M-GM943-001
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QINGDAO (July 30, 2015) - Members of the People's Liberation Army Navy file into ranks prior to the departure of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) after a port visit to Qingdao. The purpose of the port call in Qingdao is to continue to build key diplomatic and military relationships and to illustrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to broadening ties in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During Stethem's visit, the crew engaged in sports activities and hosted tours of the ship for the local residents and military members. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Kevin V. Cunningham/Released) 150730-N-UF697-029
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CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Jan. 13, 2011) - Commander, U.S. Pacific Command's (PACOM) Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Robin Watters along with Lt. Cmdr. David Koch, program manager for the 2011 Hawaii-Pacific Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) receive an award from Ms. Gloria Uyehara, executive director of the Federal Executive Board during PACOM's CFC recognition ceremony. Celebrating 50 years of giving, The CFC team raised $6.4 million dollars for 2,700 charities, setting a new record for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danny Hayes)
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Another from my "Desktop Background" series.
I've almost got 5000 miles on the new car now. I still smile when I turn the key. This car has made driving fun again. I've got lots of plans for tuning and moding it. My end goal is 10:1 power to weight with lots of low end torque.
I'm pretty much sold on forced induction engines. There are just so many tuning options for them out there. I'll have to see how the reliability is on these guys though.
XM982 Excalibur Precision Guided Extended Range Artillery Projectile - U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center
Excalibur, the world's first 24/7 precision-strike capability for Field Artillery, ushered in the 21st century for cannon artillery. It provides precision guided, extended range capability. Precision guidance and revolutionary accuracy (compared to all conventional artillery projectiles) is achieved through an automatic update of the navigation system. Along with increased survivability, Excalibur provides the Army Warfighter with unmatched precision and lethality for
artillery projectiles critical to urban warfare where the risk of collateral damage is extremely high.
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BUSAN, Republic of Korea, (October 23, 2015) - Han, Min-koo, the minister of defense for the Republic of Korea (ROK) observes the Republic of Korea Navy's Fleet Review aboard the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROK Ship Choe Yeong (DDH 981). The fleet review celebrated the 70th anniversary of the ROK Navy and served as a symbol of the enduring U.S. and ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released) 151023-N-AD732-022
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Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea (Oct. 22, 2016) - U.S. Air Force combat controllers assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, 320th Special Tactics Squadron and Republic of Korea (ROK) 255th Special Operations Squadron, pull security and establish a line of communication at Kunsan Air Base. Members from the 320th STS and 1st SOS worked with the ROK 255th SOS to enhance U.S. and ROK Air Force Special Operations Forces' capabilities. They conducted infiltration methods, jump clearing team operations, airfield establishment, aircraft control and close air support familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) 161022-F-IF848-0359
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 26, 2015) - Sailors conduct training during a simulated toxic gas casualty aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released) 151226-N-OI810-047
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I took this photo of the Bomber Command Memorial in London's Green Park on a cold winter’s late afternoon in 2016.
This memorial was a long time in the making. In the dark days of 1940 British prime minister Winston Churchill described bombers as "the means of victory", but the comfort of victory in 1945 allowed the country to acquire a conscience and Churchill never even mentioned Bomber Command in his speech at the end of the war. The controversy over the tactics employed by RAF Bomber Command meant that an official memorial to the aircrews was delayed for so many years.
The Bomber Command Memorial was designed by architect Liam O'Connor and was built using Portland stone. Within the memorial are the bronze sculpture by Philip Jackson of a Bomber Command aircrew, seven figures 9 feet tall representing the aircrew of a Bomber Command heavy bomber at the moment when they get off the aircraft and they've dumped all their heavy kit onto the ground. The space is open to the sky with an opening designed to allow light to fall directly onto sculptures of the aircrew, although it was quite dark when I took my photo. The rendering of the sky is a powerful symbol for the memorial.
The roof incorporates sections of aluminium recovered from a Handley Page Halifax III removed from a swamp in 1997. The plane was shot down over Belgium on the night of 12 May 1944, all eight crew being killed. Three members of the crew were still at their stations when the aircraft was excavated. They were buried in Belgium with full military honours alongside the five other members of the crew.
The Bomber Command Memorial commemorates the 55,573 who died while serving in the Bomber Command during the Second World War.
So far as I know the government declined to help funding for the memorial. An appeal was made for £5.6 million to build the memorial, and funding came from donations made by the public, as well as substantial amounts from Lord Ashcroft and businessmen John Caudwell and Richard Desmond. Robin Gibb, the singer, became a key figure behind the appeal, working alongside Jim Dooley to raise funds and have the memorial built. With a lack of forthcoming funds to pay for the projected £700,000 cost of the ceremony, a number of veterans put forward their own money as security for the event, making them liable for the costs if donations did not cover the total. The Ministry of Defence drew criticism for not providing any money, in particular the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, who attended the ceremony. In October 2012 it was reported that some of the trustees of the charity set up to fund the construction and opening of the Bomber Command Memorial would be liable for a shortfall of £500,000.
The memorial was dedicated and unveiled on 28 June 2012 by Queen Elizabeth. The ceremony was attended by 6,000 veterans and family members of those killed, and the Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight dropped red poppy petals over Green Park.