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Tiangong 2 space laboratory deorbited

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 by alert5

China has successfully deorbited its Tiangong 2 space laboratory on Jul. 19 at 2106 local time.

NAS Keflavik to support one squadron of aerial refueling tankers

Posted on July 20, 2019July 19, 2019 by alert5

The U.S. government has plans to boost the facilities at NAS Keflavik, Iceland so that one squadron of aerial refueling tankers can be stationed there.

U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion crew member walks along the runway during Trident Juncture 18 at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Oct. 17, 2018, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture training in Iceland promotes key elements of preparing Marines to conduct follow-on training in Norway in the later part of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins/Released)

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VH-92A’s exhaust scorches White House South Lawn

Posted on July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has found a “high risk” issue with the VH-92A Marine One Presidential helicopter. Apparently, the exhaust from the helicopter left scorch marks on the White House lawn.