The U.S. Navy has placed a follow-on order with BAE Systems for more than 7,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Laser-Guided Rockets.
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Newsweek: SEALs tried to derail TSgt John Chapman’s Medal of Honor award
The U.S. Air Force wants to award the late Technical Sergeant John Chapman with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Newsweek says the Navy SEALs tried to derail the process. Hit the link below for the full story by Sean D. Naylor.
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360° cockpit video of Blue Angels diamond takeoff at Myrtle Beach
A mostly female launch crew took over USS Theodore Roosevelt’s flight deck
On Feb. 28 this year, a launch crew comprising mostly of women took over the job of launching aircraft from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Corona
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Pentagon says 2 C-130 pilots injured by Chinese laser in Djibouti
Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White told reporters May 3 that lasers aimed at U.S. military aircraft in Djibouti has injured two pilots flying a C-130.
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