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U.S. Navy’s TAC DEMO team flew their first airshow after sequestration

Posted on March 28, 2015March 28, 2015 by alert5

The VFA-122 TAC DEMO team flew their first airshow demo for the first time since standing back up after sequestration.

By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Navy will order 44 HV-22s

Posted on March 28, 2015March 28, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Navy plans to buy 44 HV-22s starting from 2019 through 2024. The Ospreys will get an an external fuel tank, different communications and navigation capabilities.

By Burghart, Peter, MC3 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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MV-22 lands on ROKS Dokdo for first time

Posted on March 28, 2015 by alert5

A MV-22B from VMM262(REIN) became the first Osprey to land on board ROKS Dokdo on Mar. 26.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Joseph DiGirolamo

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JDS Atago fires two SM-2s near Guam

Posted on March 28, 2015March 28, 2015 by alert5

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS Atago fires two SM-2 missiles during Multi-Sail 2015 off Guam.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond D. Diaz III
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USS Wasp going for first deployment since 2004

Posted on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 by alert5

USS Wasp is ready to deploy again after clearing a combat systems ship qualification trial (CSSQT). The ship last deployed 11 years ago.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary L. Borden (RELEASED) (http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=51717) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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