December 16, 2018

VRM-30 stands up, U.S Navy’s first CMV-22B squadron

Posted on December 16, 2018 by alert5

CORONADO, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2018) Squadron plank owners reveal the new logo for Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30 “Titans” (VRM-30) at the establishment ceremony as Cmdr. Trevor F. Hermann, Commanding officer, VRM-30, looks on. VRM-30 is the Navy’s first CMV-22B Opsrey squadron and was established to begin the Navy’s transition from the C-2A Greyhound. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsea D. Meiller (Released) 181214-N-GR718-0081

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Ukraine lost another Su-27, pilot died

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A Ukrainian Air Force pilot was killed on Dec. 15 when his Su-27 crashed while returning from a routine flight to its base in the northern region of Zhytomyr.

Clemens Vasters from Viersen, Germany, Germany [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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Bulgaria’s PM says he favors buying the F-16

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Bulgarian premier Boyko Borisov disclosed on Dec. 14 that he favors buying the F-16 to replace the country’s MiG-29s.

By Master Sgt. Andrew Moseley (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2070605) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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