Archive for June, 2008
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
The workhorse of the Air Force has gotten a fresh start in Afghanistan and Iraq. The once-discarded A-10 Thunderbolt II is proving its worthiness once again as a powerful asset to the JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers) community. Offering eyes and lethal strike capability, the A-10 is a key player at Atlantic Strike VII.
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Day 2 started out with the opportunity to learn more about the scope of Atlantic Strike VII as well as view some of the technology being used out in the exercise. I had a chance to sit down with Maj. Raymond Brennan, the Atlantic Strike exercise director, and have him give me some insight […]
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
It was musty and humid after the rains stopped. But we drove on anyways down that narrow dirt road headed towards some small town. Nothing but bush and trees as far as the eye could see. Nothing except the Humvee in front of us; just watching the rocks and dirt being kicked up. […]
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Hey Guys and Gals,
Just a quick heads up, my article on my trip to Chile to cover FIDAE / NEWEN Exercise is now on the stands at a store near you! It’s in the June issue of World Airshow News.
Let me know what you think!
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
The safety light next to the helipad turned from green to red and the HH-60G from the 129th Rescue Wing based at Moffett Field, CA circled in a tight left hand orbit overhead. JOLLY 96 and her crew were checking the landing zone for any signs of wires, poles, people or anything that would […]
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008
I’ll have to admit, I have a pretty cool job. I get to travel around, meet new people, have some amazing adventures, and take some breathtaking pictures. And looking at it from the outside, it looks really cool and carefree. But things aren’t always as perfect as they seem. The reality isn’t always as nice […]
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008
So you’ve got your license or are a seasoned pilot, and are
wondering; now what?!? Well for those that want to take their flying to
the next level, they come to King City, CA and enroll in the Tutima
Academy of Aviation Safety. Whether it’s just learning how to control
an airplane during an uncontrolled spin or learning precision
acrobatics, […]
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