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[picklesuit]

My Last Flight at VP-30

Had my last flight at VP-30 on Wednesday. Lots of fun, went out and "rigged" a few fishing boats...Threw in a few shots of one of my fellow classmates...she's a pretty good aviator...

 

[PropAddict]

Had my last flight at VP-30 on Wednesday. Lots of fun, went out and "rigged" a few fishing boats...Threw in a few shots of one of my fellow classmates...she's a pretty good aviator...

Huh. . .so there really are EFDS airplanes.

 

[picklesuit]

Huh. . .so there really are EFDS airplanes.

You get to see them after you are NX complete...

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

Huh. . .so there really are EFDS airplanes.

If you ever fly on the dark side all of their planes have EFDS or will when we are done with them.

 

[HokiePilot]

Some pictures from recent training with the Air Force:

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

090719-N-6854D-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2009) A French Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft conducts touch and go landings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a coalition training exercise. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility after a scheduled five month deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)

090719-N-9988F-169 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2009) A French Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft conducts touch and go landings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a coalition training exercise. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility after a scheduled five month deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa Medina/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

090718-N-6403R-262 NORFOLK (July 18, 2009) U.S. Navy SEALS conduct a fast-rope insertion demonstration from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto a beach overlooking the Chesapeake Bay during a capabilities exercise at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. The Naval Special Warfare community displayed its capabilities as part of the 40th UDT-SEAL East Coast Reunion celebrations. Events are planned throughout the weekend to honor UDT/SEAL history, heritage, and families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released)

090718-N-2153C-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2009) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Island Knights of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 transports cargo from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment at-sea. George Washington is participating in Talisman Saber 09, a biennial joint military exercise between the U.S. and Australia focusing on operational and tactical interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Josiah Connelly/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

090716-N-9301D-255 GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2009) Air Department personnel aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) connect a lift cable to a SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) during a vertical replenishment. Anzio is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations under a mission-based mandate to actively deter, disrupt and suppress piracy off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mathew J. Diendorf/Released)

 

[MIDNJAC]

Looks like that puma has been zapped a time or two

 

[BACONATOR]

090718-N-6403R-262 NORFOLK (July 18, 2009) U.S. Navy SEALS conduct a fast-rope insertion demonstration from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto a beach overlooking the Chesapeake Bay during a capabilities exercise at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. The Naval Special Warfare community displayed its capabilities as part of the 40th UDT-SEAL East Coast Reunion celebrations. Events are planned throughout the weekend to honor UDT/SEAL history, heritage, and families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released)

Sorry MC2 Rodriguez, but that ain't a 60S. Stub tail wheel is a big clue. Looks like an HH-60H, which working with SEALS makes sense.

 

[Pags]

Looks like an HH-60H, which working with SEALS makes sense.

It's a 60H (only other Navy 60 with HIRSS). As a 60S pilot, you'll have plenty of chances to work with SEALs. Especially as a Guam guy. More than likely, you won't fly them into combat, but you will get a chance to do things similar to what's pictured here.

 

[BACONATOR]

It's a 60H (only other Navy 60 with HIRSS). As a 60S pilot, you'll have plenty of chances to work with SEALs. Especially as a Guam guy. More than likely, you won't fly them into combat, but you will get a chance to do things similar to what's pictured here.

Well the word on the street passed down from the front office is that HSC-84/85 will be reverting back to 60Hs, and giving us all the Sierras and they will basically take over NSW. Never know for sure until you see it, but they say the word has come from on high and is a strong possibility...

 

[Gatordev]

Well the word on the street passed down from the front office is that HSC-84/85 will be reverting back to 60Hs, and giving us all the Sierras and they will basically take over NSW. Never know for sure until you see it, but they say the word has come from on high and is a strong possibility...

There is a move afoot and some stuff has been signed by the man, but some think it may fall apart again. SEALs will always need to train and -84/85 can't be everywhere, so chances are Pags' post is spot on.

 

[Pags]

Well the word on the street passed down from the front office is that HSC-84/85 will be reverting back to 60Hs, and giving us all the Sierras and they will basically take over NSW. Never know for sure until you see it, but they say the word has come from on high and is a strong possibility...

Even with two dedicated NSW squadrons, there would not be enough helos to satisfy all the SEALs (both teams and their training units)/EOD/HVBSS teams requirements. Will you fastrope SEALs into combat? Probably not (even though I believe an HS fleet squadron is currently active in Iraq). But there will be plenty of opportunities to do elevator training and maybe even take part in some of the SEALs' workups. As a future Guam guy, who do you think the SEALs will use for helo support on Guam? It's not like 85 would have a permanent det there just to elevators for the guys. 25's the only show in town.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

090720-N-8607R-024 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is underway conducting their Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for a scheduled western Pacific deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)