U.S. Marine Corps deploys MV-22 from Spain to Gabon
U.S. Marines operating out of Moròn, Spain were deployed to Gabon for training with Gabonese forces from Jun. 10-15. Four MV-22s and two KC-130Js were used to bring almost 200 Marines to their forward-staged compound, known as a Cooperative Security Location.
U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza
Source: U.S. Marine Corps deploys MV-22 from Spain to Gabon
South Carolina ANG trains with Polish F-16s
F-16 fighter jets from Poland’s 32nd Tactical Air Base and the South Carolina Air National Guard prepare to taxi for takeoff at Lask Air Base, Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve on Jun. 5.
South Carolina Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder
Apparently, Northrop Grumman’s BAC 1-11 test aircraft was at Northern Edge 15
Northrop Grumman’s BAC 1-11 test aircraft equipped with AN/APG-81 AESA radar and AN/AAQ-37 DAS was deployed to Alaska for Northern Edge 15. However, the story was pulled after publication.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William Banton
Source: Apparently, Northrop Grumman’s BAC 1-11 test aircraft was at Northern Edge 15
Pioneer F/A-18 pilot nominated to lead 5th Fleet
Rear Adm. Kevin Donegan, who was one of the first to fly the F/A-18 when it became operational, has been nominated to command the U.S. Navy 5th fleet.
Photo: U.S. Navy
First group of Israeli M-346 student pilots to receive officer ranks
Student pilots undergoing the 170th Israeli Air Force fixed wing course receive their officer’s ranks on Jun. 23. This group is unique as they are the first to be trained to fly using the M-346.
Photo: IDF Spokesman’s Unit
Source: First group of Israeli M-346 student pilots to receive officer ranks
The U.S. Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) to explore options for an over-the-horizon anti-surface missile that will arm its future frigate.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Bell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. government has delivered the last two Ambassador MK III Fast Missile Craft for Egypt on Jun. 17. M. Fahmy and A. Gad arrived at Alexandria on board a U.S. transport ship.
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Photo: U.S. State Department
USAF Weapons School to issue patch for enlisted graduates
For the first time, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School will award a graduate patch for those who completed the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Weapons Instructor Course and the JTAC Advanced Instructor Course.
By Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1705497) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
This is the first time in the school’s 66-year history that enlisted graduates are given a patch.
Source: USAF Weapons School to issue patch for enlisted graduates
Tornado GR1 for sale
A Tornado GR1 fighter is put up for sale by a former RAF technician in order to raise funds to restore a Lightning warbird. He is asking for £20,000 to sell the aircraft.
By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.html) or GFDL 1.2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Tornado GR1 for sale
Israel offering surplus F-16A/Bs to Croatia
Israel hopes Croatia would be interested in acquiring its surplus F-16A/B fighters. If selected, IAI will upgrade the jets to the ACE configuration which will have a EL/M-2032 radar and 5 x 7in color displays.
By Israel Defense Forces from Israel (Air Force Exercise in Sardinia, Nov 2010) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons