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Tag: USMC

Life After the Warthog
In the News

Life After the Warthog

“There’s only so much you can get out of that airplane,” Carlisle said. “Those airplanes are gonna wear out. They’ve … Continue reading Life After the Warthog

The Next Generation of Close Air Support
In the News

The Next Generation of Close Air Support

The venerable Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, more commonly known as the Warthog or simply Hog, has been in the … Continue reading The Next Generation of Close Air Support

CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
In the News, The Hangar

CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”

The CF-188 Hornet has served the Canadian Forces for more than three decades as its primary (and only) frontline air defense … Continue reading CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”

The Navy and the Fighting Falcon
In History, The Hangar

The Navy and the Fighting Falcon

After General Dynamics won  the ACF contract with the United States Air Force to produce their F-16 Fighting Falcon as … Continue reading The Navy and the Fighting Falcon

Jet Fighters of the Great White North
In History

Jet Fighters of the Great White North

“Sic Itur ad Astra” Happy birthday Canada! Throughout history, Canada has been one of a number of leaders in military … Continue reading Jet Fighters of the Great White North

TOPGUN
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TOPGUN

Top Gun has been enshrined in the military aviation community as the official movie of fighter pilots. The film, pretty … Continue reading TOPGUN

First Flight of the Intruder
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First Flight of the Intruder

On this day in 1960 the A-6 Intruder had its maiden flight. Designed by Gruman Aerospace, it served as an … Continue reading First Flight of the Intruder

Jet Fighter Joyride
The Ready Room

Jet Fighter Joyride

On the 4th of July, 1986, Lance Corporal Howard A. Foote Jr., USMC, unofficially became one of the last enlisted … Continue reading Jet Fighter Joyride

Captain Reid Nannen Memorial Children’s Fund
In the News, The Ready Room

Captain Reid Nannen Memorial Children’s Fund

On the 1st of this month, we reported on the loss of an F/A-18C Hornet during a TOPGUN exercise out … Continue reading Captain Reid Nannen Memorial Children’s Fund

STS-107
In History

STS-107

Eleven years ago today, the Space Shuttle Columbia was tragically lost with all hands on reentry. – Mission Commander Col. … Continue reading STS-107

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