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A/C: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Registration: 4704
Location: Ninoy Aquino International Airport [RPLL/MNL]
ARLINGTON, VA. (Jan. 21, 2015) – In the weeks leading up to NASCAR’s biggest race, the DAYTONA 500, the USO joins forces with three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson and Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III and treats troops and their families to a moment-filled handshake tour at MacDill Air Force Base on Jan. 20. Filled with three interactive unit visits and a USO meet & greet, troops and their families came out in droves for a chance to see, visit with and talk one-on-one with the stars.
Racing figures tour a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, get dirty with military working dogs, hop inside a state-of-the-art aerial refueling simulator and spend time with military families… all in just one day.
Joie Chitwood (L) and Tony Stewart walk across the flightline after touring a KC-135 and meeting it's crew.
PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Soldiers from Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), demonstrated the Army Reserve’s commitment to be the most capable, combat ready and lethal federal Reserve force in U.S. history during a field training event conducted April 8, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
“America’s armed forces look to the Army Reserve to provide quick access to trained and ready forces that our active duty partners need to initiate, sustain and prevail in major operations,” said 1st Lt. Jonathan R. Clark, company commander, HHC, 143d ESC. “The 143d [ESC] supports this critical role by conducting immersive and engaging Battle Assemblies that test our capabilities at the individual Soldier level.”
Approximately 300 Soldiers demonstrated their marksmanship skills during a weapons qualification event at Patrick AFB’s Combat Arms Training Facility. The 143d ESC partnered with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing to use this $8.5 million facility to train and qualify the troops with the M9 Pistol, M4 Carbine, M16 Rifle and the M249 light machine gun.
While awaiting their turn on the firing line, the troops participated in various classes and practical exercises that enhanced their fundamentals of marksmanship, radio communications, medical care under fire and other essential skills for all Soldiers to master regardless of their rank, assignment or specialty.
“Today’s global security environment is growing in scope and complexity,” said Clark. “The Army Reserve is rapidly evolving to adapt to this ever-changing environment, and the 143d [ESC] will be better prepared to overcome complex challenges that threaten our nation by fortifying the fundamentals of a warfighting force.”
Photo and story by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Currack Force is one of the the series of waterfalls on the source of the River Swale near Keld where erosion has resulted in rock steps and drop pools. Situated at the terminus of Stonesdale Beck just prior to falling into the Swale this series of waterfalls is often viewed by Coast to Coast walkers as they emerge off the Pennine Watershed into Keld. Access to view Currack Force is very easy as there are paths all around the waterfalls.
Vulcan XH558 V-Force Tour 27th June 2015 RAF Cosford.
One of the last flights of the only remaining air worthy V Bombers.
ARLINGTON, VA. (Jan. 21, 2015) – In the weeks leading up to NASCAR’s biggest race, the DAYTONA 500, the USO joins forces with three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson and Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III and treats troops and their families to a moment-filled handshake tour at MacDill Air Force Base on Jan. 20. Filled with three interactive unit visits and a USO meet & greet, troops and their families came out in droves for a chance to see, visit with and talk one-on-one with the stars.
Racing figures tour a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, get dirty with military working dogs, hop inside a state-of-the-art aerial refueling simulator and spend time with military families… all in just one day.
Kyle Larson at the controls of a KC-135, aerial refueler probe.
Pabradė, Lithuania -- A Lithuanian air force pilot introduces Pennsylvania Air National Guard medical personnel to the features of an Mi-8 helicopter on June 15. The troops are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ted Nichols/Released)
An aluminum ashtray commemorating the 20th Air Force. There is a B-29 Superfortress model held up by an Air Force "wing." There is a felt bottom and on it is a piece of masking tape that says "October 25, 1945, Harmon Field." The model B-29 has a 9" wingspan, so the scale is 1/185. When I obtained this piece, it was not nearly so shiny. It was an oxidized dull grey and was quite dirty. After some clean up with diluted white vinegar and a very soft brush, the appearance is much improved. The model really has very little detail yet does a phenomenal job of conveying the unmistakable lines of the Superfortress. One can even see the tail gunner's compartment on the tail section.
Turkish Air Force Display @ RIAT 2011
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United States Air Force - USAF Heritage Flight - P-38 Lightning, F-86 Sabre, F-4 Phantom II, and A-10 Thunderbolt II
Cadets with the class of 2020 graduate at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 18, 2020. Nearly 1,000 cadets commissioned into both the U.S. Air and Space Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Cadets with the class of 2020 graduate at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 18, 2020. Nearly 1,000 cadets commissioned into both the U.S. Air and Space Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo)
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, sits on the plane before a high altitude, high opening military free fall jump working with a C-130J Super Hercules flown by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. Guardian Angel Team members conduct training on all aspects of combat, medical procedures and search and rescue tactics to hone their skills, providing the highest level of tactical capabilities to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)
Senior Airman Craig Oas, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, provides medical aid to a local Afghan boy who was burned several months ago by another Afghan villager outside Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
yearly fair in Karlsruhe - Durlach (Germany)
Leica M2 + Voigtländer Nokton 35mm 1,4
Kodak Farbwelt 400 scanned with Kodak F135
Irish Military Static Line Parachute Course
Members of the Irish Defence Force during the Military Static Line Parachute Course at the Defence Forces Training Centre – 29th March 2012
Photos: Sgt Paul Brady
The 2013 Air Force Marathon was held on September 21, 2013 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The full marathon, half marathon and 10K got off to a rainy start, but 10,000 runners finished the event. The featured aircraft was the C-130J Super Hercules, which was on the shirt and the medals. Photo by Ray Szamanski.