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Navy Fighter Pilot Jay “Faceshot” Consalvi talks about Czech Mate and the Reno Air Races

September 6, 2019

Jay flew the F-14D Tomcat and F/A-18 C/D/Fs in the Navy. After leaving the service he has become an emerging figure in the rarified world of unlimited air racing. We View More ›

Paco Chierici 2 Comments Navy, News, Photos
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A nickel on the grass for Captain William H. Dubois

August 14, 2019 A Nickel On The Grass for Captain William H. Dubois

Like many of us, Captain William H. Dubois wanted to fly ever since he was a little boy. Moreover, it was important to him to serve his country.

Scott Wolff 2 Comments News
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How scary is the Russian S-400 SAM?

July 22, 2019 How scary is the Russian S-400 SAM?

Simply stated, of all the surface-to-air threats being faced by coalition airpower over Syria, the Russian S-400 SAM, known as the “Triumf” at home and better known to NATO as View More ›

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New Black Hawk Down war movie offers a fresh perspective on the battle

April 4, 2019

A new documentary/war movie about Operation Gothic Serpent, also known as the Black Hawk Down incident, offers a fresh perspective on the battle that cost 19 Americans their lives. Retired View More ›

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The US can launch F-35s from way more ships than you might think

April 3, 2019

The United States employs the largest and most powerful fleet of aircraft carriers in the world, composed largely of the 100,000-plus-ton Nimitz-class and soon adding advanced Ford-class vessels to the View More ›

Alex Hollings 1 Comment Military Aviation, News
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Russia flew a spy plane over Area 51 last week

April 2, 2019

While tensions between the United States and Russia have increased in recent years thanks to Russian disinformation and espionage operations the world over, these two nations still maintain a number View More ›

Alex Hollings No Comments Military Aviation, News
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Marine Corps identifies pilots killed in AH-1Z Viper helicopter crash

April 2, 2019

Two Marine aviators were killed on Saturday when their AH-1Z Viper went down over Yuma, Arizona. They have now been identified as Maj. Matthew M. Wiegand, 34, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, View More ›

Alex Hollings 2 Comments Military Aviation, News
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US mainland missile defense system successfully intercepts intercontinental ballistic missile in test

April 1, 2019

The United States’ Ground-based Midcourse Defense System has had its ups and downs over the years, but finally just showed it has what it takes to defend the country from View More ›

Alex Hollings No Comments Expert Analysis, News
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All US Air Force B-1B Lancers grounded due to ejection seat defect

April 1, 2019

The entire U.S. fleet of B-1B Lancer bombers has been grounded by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) after inspectors discovered a possible defect in the aircraft’s drogue parachute, which, according View More ›

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US mainland missile defense system successfully intercepts ICBM in test

March 31, 2019

The United States’ Ground-based Midcourse Defense System has had its ups and downs over the years, but finally just showed it has what it takes to defend the country from View More ›

Alex Hollings 1 Comment News, Technology
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