Good luck with that.
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Good luck with that.
100225-N-0000N-004 DILI, Timor Leste (Feb. 25, 2010) Australian International Security Force pilots conduct deck-landing qualifications aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) after a port call to Dili, Timor Leste. Reuben James is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
100225-N-0000N-002 DILI, Timor Leste (Feb. 25, 2010) Australian International Security Force pilots conduct deck-landing qualifications aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) after a port call to Dili, Timor Leste. Reuben James is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
100224-N-7058E-138 CARIBBEAN SEA (Feb. 24, 2010) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class David Harden launches a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 from the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)
100225-N-3038W-593 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 25, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, carries supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)
Agreed. The CNO came to visit NASNI a few weeks ago and a salty chief from HSC-85 asked him if he envisioned Navy helos in Afghanistan and got a big negatory.
An AH64D Apache helicopter from 4-2nd Avn. comes around for another pass at training targets during the 2nd CAB gunnery qualifications conducted at the multi-purpose range complex in Rodriguqez Range, South Korea, Jan. 16.
Photo credit Cpl. Ju-ho Ma
Not a huge surprise, but forward firing guns and -85 going to Afghanistan aren't really related. My question is will -85 get re-stood up in time before Iraq is "over?" And no, I have no idea what the definition of "over" is.
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December 2011, according to "the plan".
100227-N-0995C-012 PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 27, 2010) The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) makes its way out of Naval Station Pearl Harbor as the state of Hawaii is expecting a tsunami generated by an earthquake near Chile. Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific ordered four ships based at Pearl Harbor to get underway as a precautionary measure. USS O'Kane, USS Crommelin (FFG 37), USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) were ordered to get underway to avoid potential damage to ships and piers from anticipated high tidal surges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric J. Cutright/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2010) An AV-8B Harrier launches off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while conducting flight deck operations. Peleliu is underway conducting an integration training exercise in preparation for a scheduled 2010 deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released) 100223-N-7948R-002
100226-N-1226D-063 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Joeffrey Mamaril gives the launch signal to Marine Capt. Eric Fong, piloting an AV-8B Harrier, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is underway conducting integration training with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar A. Dominquez/Released)
03/01/2010
VERTICAL HOLD
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts an unrestricted vertical climb from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Cope North, Feb. 15, 2010. The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct the exercise annually at Andersen to increase combat readiness and interoperability. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
03/01/2010
FOLDING WINGS
A member of the flight crew folds the wings of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter after flight operations aboard the USS Peleliu in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Russell
A V-22 Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes its final approach for landing on the island of Crete Feb. 24, 2010. Marines with the unit are deployed for six months in the region with the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group. (DoD photo by Paul Farley, U.S. Navy/Released)
100301-N-3038W-050 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 1, 2010) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Black Ravens of Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)
100301-N-3038W-219 NORTHERN PHILIPPINE SEA (March 1, 2010) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)
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