Military observers say the United States was sending a subtle message to China when three of its fleet of four conventional, guided missile submarines (SSGNs) all surfaced on the same week in waters around Asia-Pacific.
U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Dale Bopp
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Boeing expects F-15SE export license within a month
Brad Jones, Boeing’s F-15SE program manager, said the U.S. government is expected to grant his company an export license for the F-15SE within a month.
Hornet pilots get “arrested” in Afghanistan
Two F/A-18 Hornets from VMFA-232 were the first to test the mobile arresting gear at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan on Jun. 30. 
Snowbird crash was CFIT
An investigation into the fatal crash of a Snowbird jet found that the pilot was to be blamed. Continue reading “Snowbird crash was CFIT”
U.S. Navy shopping for three L-39Cs for Afghanistan
The U.S. Navy is shopping for three L-39Cs to boost the Afghan National Army Air Force’s L-39 fleet to six aircraft. Continue reading “U.S. Navy shopping for three L-39Cs for Afghanistan”