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SAR assets from USS Carl Vinson rescue USMC pilot who ejected after mid-air collision

Posted on November 10, 2016 by alert5

Two F/A-18s from MCAS Miramar were involved in a mid-air collision off the coast of California on Nov. 9. One of the pilots had to eject from his stricken aircraft and was promptly rescued by SAR assets from USS Carl Vinson.

F-35B’s weapons bay caught fire during flight

Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by alert5

Military.com is reporting that a F-35B assigned to VMFAT-501 had an in-flight fire in its weapons bay on Oct. 27.

By U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Photos of Cope West 17

Posted on November 3, 2016 by alert5

U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, the Indonesian Air Force and representatives from the U.S. Embassy pose for a photo after an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

V-22 Aerial Refueling System contract went to Cobham

Posted on October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 by alert5

Cobham will modify its FR300 Hose Drum Unit into a roll-on/roll-off palletized kit so that the MV-22 can be converted into an airborne refueling tanker.

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AV-8Bs pounding ISIL in Libya being withdrawn

Posted on October 22, 2016 by alert5

USS Wasp and its embarked AV-8Bs are being withdrawn from the Mediterranean theater and the amphibious assault ship is being replaced by USS San Antonio.

By Official U.S. Navy Page from United States of America MC3 Rawad Madanat/USS Wasp (LHD 1) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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