Duty Calls: Retired first sergeant, three others to be inducted in Senate ...
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:23:17 -0700

Kevin Ferreira of Rotterdam, left, his daughters, Shea and Elcie and 42nd Aviation Brigade Executive Officer Lt. Col. Al Ricci, participate in Ferreira?s promotion ceremony. () Retired Army 1st Sgt Patrick Abrams of Brunswick, a highly decorated ...

Police UAVs: Nearly limitless potential
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:43:30 -0700

The added benefit of UAV-borne surveillance equipment, Sprague said, is that it saves on the cost of operating expensive full-size aviation assets and keeps crews out of harm's way. In many cases, UAV assets can be easily carried in the trunk of a ...

With the Troops : Common purpose helps couples' marriages survive deployment
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:02:31 -0700

Both are Black Hawk pilots with Task Force Talon of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. "We met a long time ago," Matt Triplett said, explaining how the two were in the same unit at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, years ago. "We were just acquaintances, ...

Russ Center creates jobs
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:25:41 -0700

The business park is closer to The Greene than Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. From a nearby rolling section of Indian Ripple Road, the site appears to be nothing more than a university satellite campus or maybe a scattering of elementary school ...

The flying Kangaroos
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:05:05 -0700

The law students, who train together in Brisbane under revered coach Gary Bourne were officially recognised as Australia's ''Flying Kangaroos'' when they were selected to launch Australia's airborne assault on the Olympics. The dynamic duo could grow ...

At least 1843 US military deaths in Afghanistan since 2001
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:57:53 -0700

___ The latest identifications reported by the military: Spc. Alex Hernandez III, 21, of Round Rock, Texas; died May 12, in Kandahar, Afghanistan; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division ...

Pentagon now estimates China J20 Stealth Jet will be operational sooner than 2018
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:49 -0700

China has expanded its force of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN). Two second generation SHANG-class (Type-093) SSNs are already in service and as many as five third generation SSNs will be added in the coming years. When complete, the new class ...

Madeira to remember the US Armed Forces on Memorial Day
Mon, 14 May 2012 06:36:54 -0700

To honor those who have given their lives, those who have served, and those who are serving in the US Armed Forces , the Madeira Historical Society invites community members to carry a photograph of a soldier on the March. Madeira resident Tracy Paluta ...

Unlicensed pilots operating drone aircraft in Illinois airspace
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:42 -0700

The Illinois Army National Guard has already been operating its Shadow drone in Illinois airspace for six months, but Army regulations do not require certified pilots to remotely operate drones leaving some aviation experts to question what training ...

The following information was released by the Department of Homeland Security:
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:20:28 -0700

The Coast Guard remains committed to achieving a force structure that will assure the future viability and effectiveness of our Service. We are also working closely with other components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure our plans ...

A man for all seasons: Chamonix
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:04:21 -0700

In the first of a new column about out-of-season travel, Richard Grant stays in Chamonix and is greeted by hurricane- force storms. By Richard Grant One way or another, I was blown away in Chamonix. As I turned into the high alpine valley, ...

SOAR compound finally gets a name
Mon, 14 May 2012 18:24:31 -0700

Bryan "Doug" Brown share a light moment prior to the dedication ceremony for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Compound in honor of Brown at Fort Campbell on Monday. / LEAF-CHRONICLE/Philip grey retired Gen. Bryan "Doug" Brown, for whom ...

GA-ASI, UK Partners Validate New Open Payload Architecture During Sovereign ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:30:25 -0700

An international audience was in attendance, including officials from the US Air Force , US Department of Homeland Security, and the Ministries of Defense of the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and The Netherlands. Today's demonstration represents ...

Single soldiers remain ready
Wed, 09 May 2012 07:48:34 -0700

As units assigned to the 101st Airborne Division prepare for their next Rendezvous with Desitny, the struggle to put normal life on hold is felt by all. Divorced soldiers, singles and single parents make up a significant portion of the ranks.

Sky-High in a Wheelchair
Wed, 16 May 2012 06:03:36 -0700

Ernie Butler was a pararescuer in the special forces from 1969-1976, completing more than 6000 skydives in his military career. He was left paralyzed below the waist 15 years ago in a skydiving accident, and he described what it felt like to be back in ...

Sky-High in a Wheelchair
Wed, 16 May 2012 06:03:36 -0700

Ernie Butler was a pararescuer in the special forces from 1969-1976, completing more than 6000 skydives in his military career. He was left paralyzed below the waist 15 years ago in a skydiving accident, and he described what it felt like to be back in ...

Why India's futuristic fighter won't fly till 2019
Thu, 17 May 2012 01:53:51 -0700

Defence Minister AK Antony has been saying the FGFA would join the Indian Air Force by 2017. On Monday, his deputy, MM Pallam Raju, told Parliament, "The fifth generation aircraft is scheduled to be certified by 2019, following which the series ...

US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1828
Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:39 -0700

Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, 28, of Pittsford, NY; died April 26 while conducting combat operations in Ghazni province, Afghanistan; assigned as a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Platoon Commander to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force , ...

Civilian group to honor Ventura County military, youth
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:04:44 -0700

It supports local maritime forces and their families. "The recognition dinner is one way we can help educate the citizens of the variety, complexity and importance of the tasks our military personnel are performing every day," said Bob Quinn, ...

Special forces , businesses help each other out
Sun, 06 May 2012 21:06:38 -0700

By howard altman | The Tampa Tribune It began less than two months ago as a brainstorm to help special operations forces veterans and raise awareness among local business leaders of what operators do in the field. Have active-duty and veteran Air Force ...