Blue Angels Perform at Barksdale AFB Airshow

BARKSDALE AFB, La. (May. 6, 2017) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the Double Farvel formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations across the U.S. in 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Cotter/Released)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 6 May 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

AE5718 168980 CNV4701  2017-05-06 23:46:04 C-40A United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
AE145A 06-6156 ---   2017-05-06 23:36:06 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
AE07EB 96-0001 @B@@H@@  2017-05-06 22:54:08 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE4AF0 08-3175 RCH346  2017-05-06 20:16:07 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE0486 62-3542 LUCKY61  2017-05-06 17:50:14 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]  3613  34100
AE4E0D 11-5740 RCH315  2017-05-06 17:30:14 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE4E13 11-5745 RCH220  2017-05-06 17:22:10 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE07E5 95-0102 BRONZE9  2017-05-06 13:26:12 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE58B5 11-00268 SHADY93  2017-05-06 13:12:12 MC-12S United States ---  1326  25000

Latest Military Aircraft Activity in the Tokyo Japan Area (Last 72 Hours)

For those of you who are following the tense situation in East Asia right now, here is the latest list of Mode-S equipped military aircraft intercepts operating in the area around Tokyo in the last 72 hours. I found the E-6B activity particularly interesting.

29CBB8  ---   2017-05-06 13:10:05 E-6B United States of America VQ-3
AE1450 05-5146 RCH984  2017-05-06 09:34:11 C-17A United States USAF | 15WG | 535AS [PHIK]
87CC0B 87-3601 COBBY61  2017-05-06 08:26:08 B-767 Japan JASDF  ---  28000 
85C0F2 JA500A ---   2017-05-06 06:50:12 Gulfstream V Japan Japan Coast Guard  1757  15250 
87C829 9052 ---   2017-05-06 05:38:05 C-130R Japan 61 Kokutai  2301  1375 
AE29FD 166694 ---   2017-05-06 04:50:04 C-40A United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]  0417  3125 
AE04D8 165830 ---   2017-05-06 04:18:08 C-40A United States USNR | VR-59 [KNFW]  4602  12000 
924924 various ---   2017-05-06 03:30:05 various various--- 
85C0F2 JA500A @@@@@@@@  2017-05-06 02:18:06 Gulfstream V Japan Japan Coast Guard  1757  15250 
AE04D8 165830 CNV7782  2017-05-06 00:18:29 C-40A United States USNR | VR-59 [KNFW]  4602  12000 
AE0308 74-1663 TREKO9  2017-05-06 00:06:08 C-130H United States USAF | 374AW | 36AS [RJTY]
AE031B 74-2065 KANTO81  2017-05-06 00:02:05 C-130H United States USAF | 374AW | 36AS [RJTY]  1706  6700 
87C823 5508 ---   2017-05-05 23:50:05 P-1 Japan 51 Kokutai
AE29FD 166694 CNV7981  2017-05-05 23:46:05 C-40A United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]  0417  3125 
AE031C 74-2067 ---   2017-05-05 23:46:04 C-130H United States USAF | 374AW | 36AS [RJTY]
87C829 9052 01234567  2017-05-05 23:30:10 C-130R Japan 61 Kokutai  2301  1375 
AE057A 87-0029 RCH7029  2017-05-05 22:42:05 C-5M United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]  0423  8900 
AE01BF 165093 CNV2582  2017-05-05 22:02:09 C-20G United States USNR | VR-51 [PHNG]  7015  8000 
AE1450 05-5146 RCH407  2017-05-05 11:58:15 C-17A United States USAF | 15WG | 535AS [PHIK]  0112  5100 
AE0325 74-1661 ---   2017-05-05 09:22:06 C-130H/KC-135 United States USAF | 374AW | 36AS [RJTY]
ADFEBF 96-0109 ---   2017-05-05 07:54:09 UC-35a1 United States USARMY
AE29FD 166694 ---   2017-05-05 07:42:06 C-40A United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]  6001  2025 
AE01BF 165093 CNV7601  2017-05-05 06:02:05 C-20G United States USNR | VR-51 [PHNG]  7066  3000 
AE145E 06-6160 RCH521  2017-05-05 05:26:10 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
AE047E 59-1492 E91492  2017-05-05 04:34:04 KC-135R United States USAF |  2002  7000 
AE06D8 163560 ---   2017-05-05 04:34:03 UC-12F United States USN| AOD Atsugi  2457  3525 
AE057A 87-0029 RCH7029  2017-05-05 03:42:06 C-5M United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]  6052  7800 
AE036C 98-0006 NINJA88  2017-05-05 02:18:06 UC-35A United States USAF  ---  10875 
AE1460 06-6162 RCH975  2017-05-05 01:22:04 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]  3727  38000 
29CBB8  CNV7321  2017-05-05 00:18:19 E-6B United States of America VQ-3  2050  2500 
87C81A 5505 ---   2017-05-04 23:58:04 P-1 Japan 3 Kokutai
AE29FD 166694 CNV7861  2017-05-04 23:54:05 C-40A United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]  6001  2025 
AE06D8 163560 CNV7121  2017-05-04 23:54:05 UC-12F United States USN| AOD Atsugi  2457  3525 
AE0207 86-0081 ---   2017-05-04 22:58:06 C-12J United States USAF
87C823 5508 ---   2017-05-04 22:42:07 P-1 Japan 51 Kokutai  4613  2300 
AE036C 98-0006 ---   2017-05-04 07:06:11 UC-35A United States USAF  ---  1300 
AE145E 06-6160 RCH521  2017-05-04 05:10:04 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]  3662  38000 
AE055D 84-0062 RCH858  2017-05-04 05:10:04 C-5M United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]  6013  5100 
AE06DE 163556 WALKR556  2017-05-04 04:38:08 UC-12F United States USNAVY  1726  9975 
AE29FD 166694 CNV7882  2017-05-04 03:34:04 C-40A United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]  4754  2750 
AE5B69 169227 ---   2017-05-04 03:14:03 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-152 [RJOI]  2303  18000 
29CBB8  ---   2017-05-04 02:38:05 E-6B United States of America VQ-3
AE5B69 169227 SUMO78  2017-05-04 02:26:03 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-152 [RJOI]  2303  18000 
AE1438 166713 ---   2017-05-04 02:06:03 UC-35D United States USNavy  3462  11650 
AE036C 98-0006 NINJA88  2017-05-04 01:26:05 UC-35A United States USAF  ---  1300 
AE1438 166713 MAGIC06  2017-05-04 00:42:09 UC-35D United States USNavy  3462  11650 
87C829 9052 ---   2017-05-04 00:38:09 C-130R Japan 61 Kokutai  2304  3800 
AE06D8 163560 CNV7121  2017-05-04 00:34:32 UC-12F United States USN| AOD Atsugi  5740  2650 
AE0207 86-0081 ---   2017-05-04 00:22:15 C-12J United States USAF  4150  3775 
AE01BF 165093 CNV7601  2017-05-04 00:02:07 C-20G United States USNR | VR-51 [PHNG]  6122  7125 

USS George HW Bush Operating in the Arabian Gulf

ARABIAN GULF (May 5, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) wave to the Danish navy frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362) as it departs the Arabian Gulf. George H.W. Bush is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 5 May 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

AE138B 04-3143 E43143  2017-05-05 23:18:07 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE042A 62-3545 SNAP89  2017-05-05 22:10:07 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]  1007  31000
AE0681 58-0086 SPUR50  2017-05-05 20:30:13 KC-135T United States USAF | 6AMW | 927ARW [KMCF]
AE07D4 90-0535 BOE10  2017-05-05 19:08:08 C-17A United States AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO]
AE58B5 11-00268 ---   2017-05-05 17:32:15 MC-12S United States---
AE038F 63-7996 INDY55  2017-05-05 17:22:28 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]
AE0486 62-3542 ---   2017-05-05 16:38:12 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
ADFD76 91-0506 ---   2017-05-05 16:14:14 C-26E United States CO ARNG | OSACOM DET-33 [KBKF]
AE066F 62-3580 BACKY53  2017-05-05 15:54:20 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]  3635  27500
AE0486 62-3542 BACKY51  2017-05-05 15:54:20 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
AE08B3 165958 ---   2017-05-05 15:36:10 T-6A United States ---  6251  23000
AE1147 165981 ---   2017-05-05 15:36:08 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
AE036F 98-0009 ---   2017-05-05 15:30:21 UC-35A United States USARMY |  2043  40000
AE0488 62-3577 BACKY52  2017-05-05 15:24:09 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
ADFD74 91-0504/91-0507 ---   2017-05-05 15:08:09 RC-26B United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]
AE08FD 84-24380 PAT744  2017-05-05 14:28:10 C-12U United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]

Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group Operating in South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 4, 2017) Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, seated, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), Cmdr. Sean Lewis, executive officer, and the bridge watch team monitor a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the 3rd deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 4 May 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

AE11D5 73-1675 ---   2017-05-04 23:38:06 E-3C United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
AE016D 84-0075 SPAR307  2017-05-04 21:52:06 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE11D5 73-1675 SNTRY60  2017-05-04 20:28:09 E-3C United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
AE10B3 01-0065 ---   2017-05-04 19:24:10 C-37A United States USAF | 15WG | 65AS [PHIK]
AE4C62 10-0742 ARMY742  2017-05-04 18:10:21 MC-12W United States 224thMIB  2306  24000
AE02D0 91-9144 HANK 44  2017-05-04 18:06:18 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]
AE1211 03-0726 ---   2017-05-04 18:00:17 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
ADFD74 91-0504/91-0507 ---   2017-05-04 16:30:21 RC-26B United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]
AE119C 03-3119/03-3126 ---   2017-05-04 16:24:14 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]
AE0976 165833 CNV4930  2017-05-04 16:04:12 C-40A United States USNR | VR-59 [KNFW]
AE543E 10-00738 ??? ---   2017-05-04 15:00:12 MC-12W United States U S ARMY
AE0175 84-0120 HUSLR89  2017-05-04 14:58:27 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE093C 00-1053 ---   2017-05-04 14:52:19 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]  6214  40000
AE04DA 165832 CNV46225  2017-05-04 14:40:15 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP]
AE04D7 165829 CNV4401  2017-05-04 04:44:07 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP]
AE595D 14-5791 GLEAN20  2017-05-04 01:16:08 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE595C 14-5788 GLEAN23  2017-05-04 01:16:08 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1BF5 07-6312 GLEAN20  2017-05-04 01:16:08 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE4F15 10-0221 VOLT73  2017-05-04 01:04:07 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE1F6A 09-72091 ---   2017-05-04 00:00:07 UH-72A United States US Army |  1200  6075

VFA-137 lands in Vinson

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transit the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

CAG-2 Super Hornets Overfly Vinson CSG near DPRK

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Two fly over the Republic of Korea destroyers Sejong the Great (DDG 991) and Yang Manchun (DDH 973) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as they transit the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

USS Lake Champlain Operating in Korean Peninsula Waters

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), center, leads the Republic of Korea destroyers Sejong the Great (DDG 991), left, and Yang Manchun (DDH 973) while transiting the western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 3 May 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

AE2FAA 08-8198 VOLT71  2017-05-03 23:58:11 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE20C5 07-7184 VOLT70  2017-05-03 23:32:05 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE02CE 91-9142 ---   2017-05-03 22:12:08 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]  2364  22000
ADFE7A 92-3281 VIKNG81  2017-05-03 20:34:25 C-130H United States AFRC | 934AW | 96AS [KMSP]
ADFCF4 95-0040 ---   2017-05-03 20:12:08 T-1A Jayhawk United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
AE5C96 ------ LAC5817  2017-05-03 20:10:16 ------ United States---
AE040D 162782 ---   2017-05-03 20:02:28 E-6B United States USN | SCW-1 [KTIK]  6555  34950
AE07E7 95-0104 ---   2017-05-03 18:30:15 C-17A United States TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM]
ADFCF3 94-0148 ---   2017-05-03 18:14:17 T-1A Jayhawk United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
ADFF81 68-8101 ---   2017-05-03 17:36:19 T-38C United States 50thFTS
AE57BC 168856 VVLL868  2017-05-03 17:20:16 P-8A United States USN |  ---  30000
AE57C0 168860 ---   2017-05-03 16:54:22 P-8A United States USN | VP-45 [KNIP]  ---  30975
A85F6E N639CS 0000  2017-05-03 16:48:12 737-4Y0 United States US DOJ  6665  25725
AE07EC 96-0002 BRONZE1  2017-05-03 16:40:18 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]  1061  25000
AE025E 61-0264 ---   2017-05-03 16:32:13 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]  4007  28000
AE57BC 168856 VVLL818  2017-05-03 16:18:19 P-8A United States USN |  ---  30000
AE07E7 95-0104 ELVIS41  2017-05-03 16:02:34 C-17A United States TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM]
AE025E 61-0264 EDDIE61  2017-05-03 15:56:15 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]  4007  28000
AE02CE 91-9142 HANK42  2017-05-03 15:30:37 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]  2364  22000
AE57C0 168860 00000000  2017-05-03 15:26:23 P-8A United States USN | VP-45 [KNIP]  ---  30975
ADFD76 91-0506 ---   2017-05-03 15:26:21 C-26E United States CO ARNG | OSACOM DET-33 [KBKF]
AE016D 84-0075 SPAR307  2017-05-03 15:14:26 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
ADFCE5 94-0134 ---   2017-05-03 15:04:18 T-1A Jayhawk United States USAF
AE57CF 169010 ---   2017-05-03 15:02:26 P-8A United States USN |  ---  18000
ADFE4D 94-0321 ---   2017-05-03 14:04:11 C-12R United States USARC | 6-52 AVN (TA)
AE1211 03-0726 ---   2017-05-03 13:44:09 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AE57CF 169010 VVLL805  2017-05-03 13:40:12 P-8A United States USN |  ---  18000
AE04AC 99-0103 ---   2017-05-03 13:02:40 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE04AD 99-0104 ---   2017-05-03 12:56:12 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]
AE20C8 07-7187 BASCO51  2017-05-03 09:02:39 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE0666 61-0305 PIRAT24  2017-05-03 01:32:08 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]  3704  27000
AE1171 02-1099 BASCO31  2017-05-03 01:14:08 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]

USS America ARG Operating in Pacific

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to launch a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced). The America Amphipious Ready Group is comprised of America, the amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the amphibious transport dock, USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 2 May 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

ADFDB8 93-1038 COBB38  2017-05-02 23:16:05 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
ADFEC1 96-0111 ---   2017-05-02 22:48:09 UC-35a1 ??? United States USARMY
AE080C 99-0166 RCH798  2017-05-02 21:22:08 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE0192 84-0125 SPAR231  2017-05-02 21:10:17 C-21A United States CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL]
ADFCF1 94-0146 ---   2017-05-02 18:34:18 T-1A Jayhawk United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
AE0816 00-0180 ELVIS36  2017-05-02 17:40:11 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE11D7 75-0557 SNTRY60  2017-05-02 17:36:13 E-3C United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
AE08F9 84-24376 PAT962  2017-05-02 16:40:13 C-12R United States OSACOM/PAT
AE54C4 14-0067 ??? ---   2017-05-02 16:18:18 T-6D United States28000
A339BD 11-3097 RCH1049  2017-05-02 16:04:11 C-146A United states USAF | 27SOW | 524SOS [KCVS]  3043  27000
AE54C5 14-0068 ??? ---   2017-05-02 15:50:24 T-6D United States---
AE04B2 57-1453 DIXIE93  2017-05-02 15:46:30 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE04AF 165741 EASY41  2017-05-02 15:08:09 UC-35 United States MAW-4  7405  41000
AE4C61 10-0739 ---   2017-05-02 14:50:24 MC-12W United States 224thMIB
249249 Various ---   2017-05-02 14:28:09 Various Various---
AE4EBA 168436 MADFOX5  2017-05-02 13:58:46 P-8A United States USN | VP-5 [KNIP]  ---  34000
AE0474 57-2599 BACKY92  2017-05-02 13:44:12 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
AE4E0B 08-5726 AEGIS61  2017-05-02 13:14:26 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE04AC 99-0103 ---   2017-05-02 12:52:12 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE040D 162782 ---   2017-05-02 03:54:08 E-6B United States USN | SCW-1 [KTIK]
AE54D5 12-5773 KING21  2017-05-02 00:38:07 HC-130J United States USAF | 23 Wing | 71RQS [KVAD]

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 1 May 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

AB386E 08-0822 RCH1021  2017-05-01 21:48:10 U-28A United States USAF
A1F496 N225LH ---   2017-05-01 21:18:15 C-12C Huron United States21675
ADFEDE 86-0088 ---   2017-05-01 21:12:13 C-12F United States FL ARNG | OSACOM DET-8 [KSGJ]
AE1127 02-3651 ---   2017-05-01 20:32:11 T-6A United States USAF
AE06D1 161511 ---   2017-05-01 18:34:18 UC-12B ??? United States McGuire
AE4AFD 08-5692 EVAC92  2017-05-01 18:08:08 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]  5630  30275
AE138F 70-1576 ---   2017-05-01 17:42:22 T-38C United States USN | TPS [KNHK]
AE4E12 11-5752 PUMA71  2017-05-01 17:32:12 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1445 05-3145 PUMA70  2017-05-01 17:32:12 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1BF0 07-4637 PUMA70  2017-05-01 17:30:16 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE042A 62-3545 SNAP89  2017-05-01 17:24:13 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE13D1 04-1778 R1778  2017-05-01 17:22:17 C-37B United States USARMY | OSACOM PATD [KADW]  ---  34000
AE4BDD 10-5700 RCH781  2017-05-01 16:34:22 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]  2074  29825
AE03F4 84-0145 ---   2017-05-01 15:18:11 C-12U United States DE ARNG | OSACOM DET-7  5714  19125
A1F496 N225LH N225LH  2017-05-01 14:54:14 C-12C Huron United States21675
AE4EC3 168758 ---   2017-05-01 14:46:12 P-8A United States USN | VP-45 [KNIP]
AE49C1 09-9205 RCH971  2017-05-01 14:32:10 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE10B5 01-0186 TBIRD14  2017-05-01 13:14:15 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]

HSC-6 Flies over TR (CVN-71)

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship is underway conducting a tailored ship's training availability off the coast of Southern Calif. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)

UAV Test aboard USS Coronado in South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2017) Sailors assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 run tests on the MQ-8B Firescout unmanned aerial vehicle aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The ship is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide the U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

USAF C-130s on parade over the radio ranch

Had this parade of C-130s fly over the radio ranch yesterday afternoon. We could hear them and saw them on Mode-S but they were obscured behind a local ridge visually. Thanks to Buzz‏ @Buzz6868 on twitter  for the graphic See our daily listings below for the list of 130s in this parade.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 30 Apr 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

A768D4 10-3077 ---   2017-04-30 22:54:09 C-146A United States USAF | 27SOW | 524SOS [KCVS]
AE1197 03-3114 RCH655  2017-04-30 22:30:07 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1BF5 07-6312 ---   2017-04-30 21:24:10 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]  2015  24000
AE4E0E 11-5732 AEGIS10  2017-04-30 20:30:18 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 314AW | 62AS [KLRF]
AE4BDC 08-5705 AEGIS10  2017-04-30 20:30:18 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE595B 13-5784 GLEAN62  2017-04-30 20:30:17 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE4E0F 11-5734 GLEAN61  2017-04-30 20:30:17 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE4AFB 08-5686 AEGIS14  2017-04-30 20:30:17 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE1252 165836 CNV4243  2017-04-30 20:24:12 C-40A United States USNR | VR-57 [KNZY]
3532C1 --- AME3160  2017-04-30 19:14:13 C-130 Spain ---  1061  33000
ADFCED 94-0142 ---   2017-04-30 17:28:10 T-1A Jayhawk United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
AE1BF5 07-6312 GLEAN33  2017-04-30 17:22:12 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]  2015  24000
AE1EB6 166049 ---   2017-04-30 16:46:34 T-6B United States USN | TAW-5 | VT-3
AE4D66 10-0213 ---   2017-04-30 16:18:18 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE1142 165976 ---   2017-04-30 15:56:09 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
AE07F9 97-0047 RCH@@@@@  2017-04-30 15:04:08 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]  2632  26000
AE021E 84-0191 PRIMO80  2017-04-30 15:00:10 KC-10A United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]  1002  36000
AE4D66 10-0213 RCH494  2017-04-30 12:24:14 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE07E5 95-0102 RCH5102  2017-04-30 12:18:26 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 29 Apr 2017 - Brasstown NC

Here is the latest round of Mode-S/ADS-B Military/Government intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC and sorted in date/time order.

AE1725 06-3819 ---   2017-04-29 23:08:04 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 37FTS [KCBM]
AE4CF9 10-27025 ---   2017-04-29 22:14:08 C-27J United States MD ANG | 175WG | 135AS [KMTN]
AE1126 02-3650 ---   2017-04-29 19:48:09 T-6A United States USAF
AE11C7 03-3701 ---   2017-04-29 18:42:17 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 41FTS [KCBM]  5217  13875
AE0405 97-1944 R1944  2017-04-29 17:50:11 C-37A United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]  1566  41000
AE4AE3 09-27020 C2711  2017-04-29 16:40:19 C-27J United States MS ANG | 186AW | 153AS
222222 Various ---   2017-04-29 15:24:14 Various Various Various
AE4CF9 10-27025 GECKO 88  2017-04-29 13:38:16 C-27J United States MD ANG | 175WG | 135AS [KMTN]
AE04AD 99-0104 ---   2017-04-29 00:38:08 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]
AE04AC 99-0103 ---   2017-04-29 00:34:16 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
ADFCEA 94-0139 ---   2017-04-29 00:06:08 T-1A Jayhawk United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS

Vinson CSG conducting maneuvers with JMSDF Warships

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 28, 2017) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Ashigara (DDG 178) and JS Samidare (DD 106), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transit the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)