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VMFA-314 declares IOC

Posted on December 3, 2020 by alert5

VMFA-314 has declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the F-35C, bringing the squadron one step closer to deploying the jet onboard aircraft carriers.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 declares their initial operational capability (IOC) for the F-35C Lightning II, having met the standards set forth by Headquarters Marine Corps. IOC declaration marks a significant accomplishment for VMFA-314 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) that further enables 3rd MAW to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

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U.S. Army acquires AH-1W for testing of XM915 20mm Gatling gun

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by alert5

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W gunship has now retired to Picatinny Arsenal whereby it will be use as a laboratory for the XM915 20mm Gatling gun.

Photo Credit: Jesse Glass
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B-Roll of VMFA-312 arrival at MCAS Iwakuni on Oct. 1

Posted on November 1, 2020 by alert5

NAVAIR signs CH-53K LRIP Lot 4 contract for six rotorcraft

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by alert5

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has signed an approximately $550 million contract with Sikorsky Aircraft for six CH-53K helicopters under the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 4 contract.

The CH-53K King Stallion successfully plugs into a funnel-shaped drogue towed behind a KC-130J during aerial refueling wake testing over the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Erik Hildebrandt.

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U.S. Marines are using Ospreys to deploy oceanographic sensors

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by alert5

This year’s Trident Warrior 20 exercise saw the U.S. Marine Corp deploy four oceanographic sensors from its MV-22Bs for the first time.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, deploy an oceanographic sensor at the Pacific Ocean, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020. 3rd MAW builds capability, strength, trust, and resiliency in our Marine-Air-Ground-Task Force by providing the aviation command element for I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

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