Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 26-30 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

A9FBD4 N742VA --- 2011-05-30 21:05 B734-448 United States Vision Airlines
AE1198 03-3115 RCH3117 2011-05-30 19:53 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1198 03-3115 RCH3117 2011-05-30 19:42 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AD79DD N968 --- 2011-05-30 16:59 Mig-17 United States RICHARD THOM KISSIMMEE Fl
AE0443 00-9001 TULLY72 2011-05-30 16:06 C-32B United States NJ ANG | 108WG | 150SOS [KWRI]
AE1198 03-3115 RCH632 2011-05-30 13:49 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1198 03-3115 RCH632 2011-05-30 13:38 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE10C4 158844 ! --- 2011-05-30 13:19 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-30 12:37 CH-149 Canada ---
AE07CB 88-0265 THUG12 2011-05-30 12:37 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-05-30 11:56 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-05-30 11:19 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE173A 06-3839 --- 2011-05-30 10:46 T-6A United States USAF
AE07CC 88-0266 RCH670T 2011-05-30 08:03 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE119B 03-3118 RCH3118 2011-05-30 01:59 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE119B 03-3118 RCH3118 2011-05-30 01:47 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]

ADFEF0 161266 CNV9174 2011-05-29 18:37 C-9B United States USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ]
00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-29 16:19 CH-149 Canada ---
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-29 15:41 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-05-29 14:21 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-29 14:09 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFDBE 93-7311 TETON 11 2011-05-29 12:24 C-130H United States WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS]
ADFDBE 93-7311 TETON 11 2011-05-29 12:11 C-130H United States WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-29 11:32 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
0AC070 --- --- 2011-05-29 10:56 --- Colombia ---
0AC06D --- --- 2011-05-29 08:51 --- Colombia ---
AE115E 01-0030 --- 2011-05-29 08:21 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]
AE20C7 07-7186 --- 2011-05-29 03:25 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE20C7 07-7186 RCH7186 2011-05-29 03:14 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]

A69072 N522AX CMB428 2011-05-28 21:16 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
AD9E3D N977GA N977GA 2011-05-28 17:09 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-V United States DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
A505AC N4222A --- 2011-05-28 16:54 B190 United States Tenax Air LLC
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-28 15:50 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE031E 74-2072 RCH 4072 2011-05-28 15:12 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
ADFE7A 92-3281 SHARK67 2011-05-28 14:27 C-130H United States AFRC | 934AW | 96AS [KMSP]
ADFE7C 92-3283 VIKNG86 2011-05-28 14:20 C-130H United States AFRC | 934AW | 96AS [KMSP]
A4BC7A N404LC --- 2011-05-28 13:46 C-130 United States Lynden Air Cargo
A6FAA1 N549PA --- 2011-05-28 12:30 LEARJET 35 United States PHOENINXAIR
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-28 11:31 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE117E 02-1112 RULER77 2011-05-28 11:07 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1453 05-5149 MANU61 2011-05-28 11:06 C-17A United States USAF | 15WG | 535AS [PHIK]
AE117E 02-1112 RULER77 2011-05-28 10:55 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AD9E3D N977GA N977GA 2011-05-28 09:54 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-V United States DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

AE1211 03-0726 --- 2011-05-27 20:57 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
498422 2801 --- 2011-05-27 20:34 A-319-115X Czech Republic 241.dsl
AE0489 63-8007 --- 2011-05-27 19:35 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE0489 63-8007 RCH662 2011-05-27 19:23 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-27 18:41 MC-130J United States ---
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-27 18:00 MC-130J United States ---
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-27 17:46 MC-130J United States ---
AE11B0 03-3678 --- 2011-05-27 17:03 T-6A United States USAF
AE089B 00-3574 --- 2011-05-27 16:55 T-6A United States USAF
AE10C4 158844 ! --- 2011-05-27 16:21 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-05-27 16:16 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-05-27 15:50 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFD0C 95-0064 --- 2011-05-27 15:35 T-1A United States USAF
A4FA76 N42ND --- 2011-05-27 15:11 560 United States University of Notre Dame
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-27 15:06 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-05-27 14:31 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
A00425 N10UH --- 2011-05-27 13:52 550 United States UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AE0601 80-0322 RCH466 2011-05-27 12:43 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
A505AC N4222A N4222A 2011-05-27 11:50 B190 United States Tenax Air LLC
A4FA76 N42ND --- 2011-05-27 11:31 560 United States University of Notre Dame
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-27 11:04 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
A00425 N10UH --- 2011-05-27 09:31 550 United States UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADFDC8 93-1562 EPIC 75 2011-05-27 09:06 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
ADFDC8 93-1562 EPIC 75 2011-05-27 08:55 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]

ADD352 --- --- 2011-05-26 14:09 --- United States ---
AE0178 84-0129 COUGR47 2011-05-26 14:00 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE0178 84-0129 COUGR47 2011-05-26 13:49 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE019D 84-0107 COUGR49 2011-05-26 13:47 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 311AS [KCOS]
ADFED0 85-1262 1200 2011-05-26 13:26 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)
ADFED0 85-1262 1200 2011-05-26 13:15 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)
AE20CA 07-7189 RCH121 2011-05-26 11:50 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE20CA 07-7189 RCH121 2011-05-26 11:37 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFEBD 96-0107 --- 2011-05-26 11:00 UC-35a1 United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH33 2011-05-26 10:33 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]

Navy Names Next Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy

A photo illustration of the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier depicting the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay M. Chu/Released)

BOSTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier will be named the USS John F. Kennedy.

The selection John F. Kennedy, designated CVN 79, honors the 35th President of the United States and pays tribute to his service in the Navy, in the government, and to the nation.

"President John F. Kennedy exemplified the meaning of service, not just to country, but service to all humanity," said Mabus. "I am honored to have the opportunity to name the next aircraft carrier after this great Sailor and inspirational leader, and to keep the rich tradition and history of USS John F. Kennedy sailing in the U.S. Fleet."

Born in Brookline, Mass., May 29, 1917, Kennedy graduated from Harvard in 1940, and entered the Navy in October 1941.

During World War II, Kennedy took command of PT 109 at Tulagi Island in the Solomons, with a mission to intercept Japanese ships attempting to resupply their barges in New Georgia. In the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 1943, Kennedy's ship was inadvertently struck by an enemy ship and split in half. During the course of the next six days, Kennedy led his crew members to safety and an eventual rescue. Kennedy received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for the rescue of his crew and a Purple Heart for injuries he sustained when his ship was struck.

After his military service, Kennedy became a congressman representing the Boston area, he was elected to the Senate in 1953, and in 1961 became the youngest person to be elected president.

One previous ship, USS John F. Kennedy, CV 67, was named in his honor and was decommissioned in 2007, after nearly 40 years of distinguished service, including Operation Desert Storm.

The USS John F. Kennedy and other Ford-class carriers will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and humanitarian relief, and early decisive striking power in a major combat operation. The aircraft carrier and the carrier strike group will provide forward presence, rapid response, endurance on station, and multi-mission capability throughout its 50-year service life.

The USS John F. Kennedy will provide improved warfighting capability, quality of life improvements for Sailors and reduced acquisition and life cycle costs. The ship will be constructed at Newport News Shipbuilding, Va., a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

Additional information about aircraft carriers is available on line at http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=200&ct=4.

Stennis Strike Group Completes COMPTUEX

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Carla Ocampo, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) -- The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) completed a successful Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) May 27 off the coast of Southern California.

COMPTUEX, a three week exercise required for each carrier strike group, and designed to drill every warfare area from subsurface, surface and air to practice responses to situations that may occur while on deployment.

JCSCSG is made up of John C. Stennis, CVW-9, guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), and DESRON 21; guided missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Dewey (DDG 105), USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91).

"We all came together at the beginning of COMPTUEX as individual operating elements, and combined the forces into an effective strike group that is ready to deploy," said Cmdr. Stevin Johnson, strike operations officer.

This is the first time the strike group has worked together since last deployment.
Embarked Strike Force Training Pacific evaluators mentored the JCSCSG on integrated operational capabilities through a series of simulations.

Stennis simulated strait transits with other ships from the strike group; conducted multi-mission air wing operations; participated in replenishments at sea; and ran many shipboard drills.

"Like any evolution you have to meet certain requirements before you can get the grade of satisfactory," said Johnson.

Unit specific training allowed the separate strike group assets to practice their roles individually, while other situations reinforced the strike group's ability to integrate and operate as a single force.

"As a strike group we have gotten much better at coordinating our efforts and achieving the desired goal through a united front rather than individual warfare commanders," said Johnson.

With COMPTUEX complete, JCSCSG will begin a Joint Training Force Exercise.
"This is just the next step to a higher level of training and readiness for JCSCSG," said Johnson. "Next, we roll right into JTFEX and continue the same training we're doing right now but in a more complicated scenario.

COMPTUEX and JTFEX prepared Stennis and the JCSCG for the upcoming deployment this year.

"COMPTUEX has equipped our Sailors to meet worldwide challenges in a safe and professional manner," said John C. Stennis Commanding Officer Capt. Ron Reis. "It has given our crew the confidence and knowledge to be able to execute mission requirements during deployment; from humanitarian relief efforts to dealing with piracy or warfare in any region of the world."

Seventh Fleet Ships Sortie for Typhoon Songda

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Five ships forward deployed to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka were ordered to sortie Saturday to avoid Typhoon Songda.

In anticipation of the storm's projected arrival on early Monday morning on May 30, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) departed from Yokosuka.

Typhoon Songda is currently southwest of Okinawa with winds of 105 knots gusting to 130 knots, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) are both undergoing maintenance in Yokosuka and will remain in port.

Commander, Task Force 72 repositioned three P-3 Orion aircraft from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa to Misawa Air Base in northern Honshu after Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 1 was declared. Commander, Task Force 76, usually headquartered at White Beach in Okinawa, temporarily shifted its operations to Kadena Air Base.

Ships in Sasebo, Japan, are being closely monitored, but are not expected to sortie as sustained winds are forecast to remain below gale force.

Several ships at sea also adjusted their tracks to remain clear of the storm.

There are 60-70 ships, 200-300 aircraft and more than 40,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel assigned to the 7th Fleet. This includes forces operating from bases in Japan and Guam and rotationally-deployed forces based in the United States. Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, is embarked aboard the command flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.

Blue Angels Boss Relieved

This link http://tinyurl.com/3rhkdm8is to a video report on the actual incident that lead to the grounding of the team courtesy of NBC Nightly News. The incident that caused the grounding occurred at the Lynchburg airshow. There is no word when the team will be back on the airshow circuit.

PENSACOLA (NNS) -- The commanding officer of the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron was relieved of command by chief of naval air training May 27.

Cmdr. Dave Koss requested that Rear Adm. Bill Sizemore relieve him of his command following a lower-than-normal maneuver during the team's last performance at the Lynchburg Regional Air Show May 22.

"With deep personal regret I shared with my command today that I will be voluntarily leaving the greatest flight demonstration team," said Koss. "I performed a maneuver that had an unacceptably low minimum altitude. This maneuver, combined with other instances of not meeting the airborne standard that makes the Blue Angels the exceptional organization that it is, led to my decision to step down. I have the utmost respect for the Sailors and Marines of the Blue Angels organization and all that they embody. The reason this team is so successful, brings thrills to millions of fans across America, and represents the U.S. Navy so superbly, is because of the absolute commitment to safety and perfection by every member of the team. I am honored to have been a part of this organization, and I look forward to watching its success in the future."

Koss will be replaced by the previous Blue Angels' commanding officer, Capt. Greg McWherter, for the duration of the season.

This move requires the cancellation of the Blue Angels' scheduled performances at the Rockford Airfest June 4-5, and the Evansville Freedom Festival Air Show June 11-12. The Blue Angels will remain in Pensacola for additional training and air show demonstration practice. Any potential changes to the team's future schedule will be announced at a later date.

The Blue Angels regret any inconvenience and look forward to continuing to represent the Navy and Marine Corps service members serving around the world.

Blue Angels Cancel Flyover, Air Show

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, has cancelled both the scheduled flyover for the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) graduation and commissioning May 27 and their air show performances scheduled May 28-29 in Millville, N.J.

The USNA flyover will now be performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 143, based out of Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.

The Blue Angels will remain in Pensacola, Fla., for additional training and air show demonstration practice. Any changes to the team's future schedule will be determined at a later date.

The Blue Angels regret any inconvenience and look forward to continuing to represent the Navy and Marine Corps service members serving around the world.

U.S. Air Force Prepares for F-35A Training on F-35B, F-35C

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- U.S. Air Force maintainers arrived here April 19 to get hands-on experience with the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Seven airmen from the Air Force's 33rd Fighter Wing are at Naval Air Station Patuxent River for 75 days to gain first-hand experience maintaining the F-35B and F-35C variants, while those aircraft continue flight test and evaluation. They are the second group from the Wing to visit the F-35 test facility at Pax River.

Lockheed Martin is scheduled to deliver the F-35A aircraft AF-8 to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida and the first joint training squadron later this year.

"It is beneficial working around the F-35B and F35-C variants," said Master Sgt. Timothy Weaver, crew chief, and member of the 33rd Fighter Wing. "With this being a joint program, we learn a lot about how each branch handles maintenance. We are learning how the Marines operate, how the Navy operates, and sharing how we operate."

The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A variant with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. However, the three variants are similar enough that maintainers benefit from performing basic maintenance, such as refueling, launch and recovery and tire changing, all functions the Navy considers day-to-day maintenance, Weaver said.

"The C and A variants have a lot of the same systems, but some of the parts are in different locations," said Weaver. He serves as the lead Air Force maintainer and production supervisor over the day-to-day activities on a flight line. He was also instrumental in the stand-up of the training wing at Eglin.

Eager to know what to expect before AF-8 arrives at Eglin, the maintainers volunteered for this assignment.

Tech. Sgt. Miguel Aguirre, armament specialist, and a quality assurance specialist, is here to gain knowledge of how the Lockheed Martin team performs maintenance. He will be responsible for overseeing the contractor-performed maintenance for AF-8 at Eglin. While there are no weapons being tested yet, Aguirre is the only armament specialist in the Air Force to work directly on the F-35.

"We are the eyes and ears for the group," said Aguirre. And from what he has seen so far, "from a maintenance perspective, the JSF is user-friendly."

"Procedures require that we start small," said Tech. Sgt. Lucas Delk, crew chief, who performs similar duties to the Navy's plane captain. "It is real exciting to see the F-35, and get hands-on experience."

Delk noted minor differences between the Air Force and Navy's carrier variants, but said "the meat and the potatoes are the same."

Weaver's team looks for any opportunity to get their hands dirty, and when they cannot, they are watching and gaining knowledge. "There is always work going on," he said.

"Members of the 33rd Fighter Wing are not just here for training," Weaver added. "We help the test points advance." This Air Force crew will be followed by another group from Eglin this summer.

The AF-8 test asset is currently in Fort Worth, Texas, undergoing airworthiness testing prior to transfer to Eglin. The F-35A conventional take-off and landing model is undergoing testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

The 33rd is the Defense Department's first joint graduate flying and maintenance training wing for the three F-35 variants organized under Air Education and Training Command's 19th Air Force. It is an associate unit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Its mission is to train Air Force, Marine, Navy and international partner operators and maintainers of the F-35.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 25 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

AE1407 05-3784 --- 2011-05-25 22:35 T-6a United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND]
AE10CB 165509 --- 2011-05-25 20:49 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
A62778 N496MC --- 2011-05-25 20:08 Boeing 747-212B United States AtlasAir
AE1407 05-3784 --- 2011-05-25 20:06 T-6a United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND]
AE1198 03-3115 RCH3115 2011-05-25 19:51 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE49C1 09-9205 RCH9205 2011-05-25 19:47 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE1198 03-3115 RCH3115 2011-05-25 19:39 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE02E3 81-0628 COBB28 2011-05-25 19:39 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH82 2011-05-25 19:03 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE01A4 86-0377 DILLON3 2011-05-25 18:27 C-21A United States CO ANG | 140WG | 200AS [KCOS]
AE01A4 86-0377 DILLON3 2011-05-25 18:13 C-21A United States CO ANG | 140WG | 200AS [KCOS]
AE01A4 86-0377 DILLON3 2011-05-25 18:03 C-21A United States CO ANG | 140WG | 200AS [KCOS]
AE10CB 165509 --- 2011-05-25 17:46 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE119B 03-3118 RCH3118 2011-05-25 17:01 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-05-25 17:00 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
A1ECBD N223GA N223GA 2011-05-25 16:55 GLF5 United States US DOJ | FBI HQ [KHEF]
000001 --- --- 2011-05-25 16:51 Various --- ---
AE119B 03-3118 RCH3118 2011-05-25 16:49 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
ADFD10 95-0068 --- 2011-05-25 16:48 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE10DF 92-13120 --- 2011-05-25 16:14 RC-12P United States USARMY | B/224 MIB (AE) [KSVN]
AE04AF 165741 --- 2011-05-25 16:10 UC-35 United States MWHS-4
AE093C 00-1053 --- 2011-05-25 16:08 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]
00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-25 16:06 CH-149 Canada ---
AE0184 84-0090 BATTL20 2011-05-25 16:05 C-21A United States ND ANG | 119WG | 117AS [KFAR]
AE11DE 76-1607 DBAGS50H 2011-05-25 15:49 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
A68C86 99-0100 --- 2011-05-25 15:48 UC-35 United States USARMY
AE11DE 76-1607 DBAGS50H 2011-05-25 15:37 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
AE1191 03-0016 / (01-2 --- 2011-05-25 14:59 UC-35B / F-15E United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE2F9C 168070 --- 2011-05-25 14:29 KC-130J United States ---
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-05-25 14:21 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE04CD 62-3503 --- 2011-05-25 14:17 KC-135R United States AFRC | 507ARW | 465ARS [KTIK]
ADFD10 95-0068 --- 2011-05-25 13:56 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE0379 63-7992 TAZZ72 2011-05-25 13:56 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH33 2011-05-25 13:54 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE0630 84-0172 PAT969 2011-05-25 13:34 C-12U United States USARC | 6-52 AVN (TA)
A1ECBD N223GA N223GA 2011-05-25 13:32 GLF5 United States US DOJ | FBI HQ [KHEF]
AE0630 84-0172 PAT969 2011-05-25 13:23 C-12U United States USARC | 6-52 AVN (TA)
AE10C9 160054 --- 2011-05-25 13:20 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0379 63-7992 TAZZ72 2011-05-25 13:14 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0412 163920 --- 2011-05-25 13:09 E-6B United States USN | VQ-3 [KTIK]
AE12D8 62-1799 RCH 121 2011-05-25 12:50 C-130E United States USAF 19AW | 61AS [KLRF]
AE0412 163920 GOTO FMS 2011-05-25 12:41 E-6B United States USN | VQ-3 [KTIK]
AE04E6 59-1516 SODA81 2011-05-25 12:17 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE0184 84-0090 BATTL20 2011-05-25 11:44 C-21A United States ND ANG | 119WG | 117AS [KFAR]
AE12A5 89-0510 --- 2011-05-25 11:38 AC-130U United States ---
AE10DF 92-13120 --- 2011-05-25 11:17 RC-12P United States USARMY | B/224 MIB (AE) [KSVN]
AE0390 63-7999 RCH1107 2011-05-25 10:29 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0390 63-7999 RCH1107 2011-05-25 10:17 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
ADFEEE 160050 CNV9435 2011-05-25 10:13 C-9B United States USNR | VR-52 [KWRI]
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH33 2011-05-25 10:12 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE05E5 88-4403 DEUCE43 2011-05-25 00:18 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]
AE05E5 88-4403 DEUCE43 2011-05-25 00:08 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]

Phoenix Express Begins at Souda Bay

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jeff Troutman, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe

SOUDA BAY, Crete (NNS) -- Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11), a multi-national maritime exercise between U.S., North African and European naval forces, commenced May 23.

PE-11, a three-week evolution divided into two phases, is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships.

Maritime and land forces from 14 countries will participate in the international military partnering exercise in the Mediterranean Sea from May 23 to June 15, and will serve as a training opportunity to enhance each country's ability to work together and to deter illicit trafficking at sea.

Exercise events will consist of training in maritime domain awareness (MDA) and interdiction operations (MIO), command and control from an ashore combined maritime operations center (CMOC), search and rescue operations (SAR), communications, division tactics, and medical response.

"Phoenix Express has evolved over the past six years, growing from six nations in 2005, to 13 participants this year," said Capt. Martin Beck, Task Force Phoenix Express 2011 commander. "It is an essential training exercise in the Mediterranean that fosters trust among allies and partners, leverages our combined maritime strength, and promotes unity of effort to overcome common threats against our maritime security. The classroom training combined with live at-sea events provides a robust opportunity to share a wealth of expertise and experience among the 13 countries participating in this year's exercise."

The in-port phase of the training will focus on medical and MIO training at the NATO MIO Training Center in Souda Bay. Additionally, combined maritime forces pierside will coordinate workshops in helicopter operations and safety, damage control and firefighting, deck seamanship, navigation, SAR, small boat operations and a leadership roundtable. Once the in-port phase is complete, ships and personnel will depart Souda Bay and head into the central Mediterranean Sea to begin the underway training phase.

While underway, ships and their personnel will focus on MDA and the automatic identification system, to include interaction between forces afloat and the CMOC ashore. Combined maritime forces will also execute a series of scenarios exercising force protection measures, MIO – to include visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS); and helicopter VBSS (HVBSS) – SAR, replenishment at sea, towing and helicopter operations.

U.S. units participating in Phoenix Express include USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29), and Military Sealift Command's maritime prepositioning ship USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat (T-AK 3016) and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Additional U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa staff personnel will also participate alongside other international naval forces in this exercise.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 24 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

ADFCE9 94-0138 --- 2011-05-24 21:42 T-1A United States USAF
AE0429 62-3530 MASH84 2011-05-24 21:00 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH26 2011-05-24 20:52 TE-8a United States 330thCTS
AE0470 57-1428 SODA91 2011-05-24 20:50 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE117E 02-1112 RCH2112 2011-05-24 20:49 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE02E3 81-0628 COBB28 2011-05-24 20:22 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
AE0470 57-1428 SODA91 2011-05-24 19:24 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
ADFEE2 159113 VVJU235 2011-05-24 18:04 C-9B United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
ADFEE2 159113 VVJU235 2011-05-24 17:53 C-9B United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
ADFD09 95-0061 --- 2011-05-24 17:20 T-1A United States 48thFTS
ADFCFE 95-0050 --- 2011-05-24 17:11 T-1A United States USAF
AE10CE 165512 --- 2011-05-24 16:19 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-24 16:11 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE120A 93-0697 --- 2011-05-24 15:54 RC-12X United States USARMY
A18D50 N2 --- 2011-05-24 15:23 C560XL United States FAA
AE07FE 98-0052 RCH584 2011-05-24 15:02 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AD9292 N974AS --- 2011-05-24 14:54 MD83 United States ---
AE07FE 98-0052 RCH584 2011-05-24 14:51 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
A05C4F N122NC --- 2011-05-24 14:51 550 United States STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-05-24 14:31 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D0 165514 --- 2011-05-24 14:17 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0405 97-1944 R1944 2011-05-24 13:46 C-37A United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]
AE10CE 165512 --- 2011-05-24 13:38 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFE68 91-1237 DERBY 32 2011-05-24 13:37 C-130H United States KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF]
ADFE68 91-1237 DERBY 32 2011-05-24 13:26 C-130H United States KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF]
ADFEEA 160046 LOBO 054 2011-05-24 12:07 C-9B United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
A0E032 N1558 --- 2011-05-24 11:51 King Air A200 United States UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE
AE123C 04-4131 HUNT31 2011-05-24 11:47 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-24 11:45 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
A18D50 N2 --- 2011-05-24 11:41 C560XL United States FAA
AE12CD 65-0984 --- 2011-05-24 11:04 C-130E United States USAF 19AW | 61AS [KLRF]
AE1164 02-8154 --- 2011-05-24 10:57 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2011-05-24 10:57 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AE12CD 65-0984 RCH3795 2011-05-24 10:46 C-130E United States USAF 19AW | 61AS [KLRF]
AE1164 02-8154 --- 2011-05-24 10:46 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE1191 03-0016 / (01-2 --- 2011-05-24 10:45 UC-35B / F-15E United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AD9292 N974AS --- 2011-05-24 10:42 MD83 United States ---
AE2FA9 08-8197 RCH268 2011-05-24 10:18 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
ADFDC6 93-1459 EPIC60 2011-05-24 08:50 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
A05C4F N122NC --- 2011-05-24 08:47 550 United States STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
AE145D 06-6159 --- 2011-05-24 00:16 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]

USS Theodore Roosevelt Underway

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (EXW) Joey Morgon, USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) completed a major milestone May 21, by leaving dry dock and transiting down the James River to a pierside location at Newport News Shipbuilding where it will complete the second half of its refueling complex overhaul (RCOH).

TR has been in dry dock since August 2009. Since then, the ship's shafts, propellers, rudders, anchors, and catapult and arresting gear machinery, have been replaced or refurbished.

In order for TR's first underway in nearly two years to be successful, the Sailors, shipyard and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) relied on both experience and teamwork to accomplish the mission.

"Everything went according to plan, and I couldn't have asked for better performance," said Capt. Billy Hart, USS Theodore Roosevelt commanding officer. "This is day one of us taking the ship back. We are no longer in the dry dock, so this is Theodore Roosevelt Sailors' ship. It's now up to every TR Sailor to prove the success of this ship."

For many Sailors, TR's short underway is validation for all the hard work and preparation that was put into getting the ship ready for this milestone.

"Without teamwork there is no way this evolution could have been completed successfully," said Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jesus Lopez, Deck Department's 2nd division assistant leading petty officer. "This is my second time taking a ship out of dry dock, and I know first hand what it takes. It takes every Sailor on board TR working together and having each other's back, and completing their jobs together."

According to the ship's navigator, another reason for the success of the ship's movement was the thousands of man hours of preparation.

"Anytime you move a 90,000 ton vessel even a short distance, it takes a huge amount of preparation," said Cmdr. Roger Curry, USS Theodore Roosevelt navigation officer. "There were no surprises. The shipyard, ship's force and SUPSHIP were able to communicate very well. All the inter-personal relationships and integral communication allowed for one big team effort and the result is that TR is safely pier side after a smooth evolution."

Quartermaster 2nd Class (SW/AW) Candice Stone, TR's navigation detail plotter, was responsible for plotting and tracking the ship's movement during the brief underway. Stone and her team had been training for this day since March.

"I'm very proud of the way TR handled is first underway in such a long time," said Stone. "We worked hard for this moment, not just my team but everyone on TR involved in this move. Everyone was in place when they needed to be and completed their jobs with excellent communication and expertise. I'm proud to have been a part of this underway."

Theodore Roosevelt is currently undergoing its scheduled mid-life RCOH at Newport News shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. During the 39-month maintenance period, TR's fuel will be replenished and significant upgrades will be made to the ship's combat and communication systems to extend the ship's service life for 25 or more years. All Nimitz-class aircraft carriers go through RCOH near the mid-point of their 50-year life cycle.

Blue Angels Cancel Naval Academy Air Show

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue
Angels, has cancelled the practice demonstration and air show scheduled for May 24-25 at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Md.

This cancellation is due to a safety stand-down period imposed by the team's commanding officer after a lower-than-normal maneuver that took place during the team's last performance at Lynchburg Regional Air Show May 22 in Lynchburg, Va.

Following this low maneuver all aircraft landed safely without damage or injury to personnel.

During the training stand-down the team will remain in Pensacola, Fla., for additional training and air show demonstration practice. It has yet to be determined if
the Blue Angels will perform the flyover at the USNA graduation May 27.

The Blue Angels regret any inconvenience and look forward to continuing to represent the Navy and Marine Corps.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Undocking Marks Overhaul Milestone

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Program Executive Office (PEO) for Aircraft Carriers announced USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) successfully completed the drydocking portion of her Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH), May 23.

RCOH is a mid-life refueling and modernization program for aircraft carriers that enable them to complete the final half of their 50 year service life. During an RCOH, more than 20 million man-hours of work are conducted on board the ship, divided between refueling the propulsion plant, upgrading ship's infrastructure to last for the next 25 years, and modernizing combat systems and air wing capabilities to increase combat effectiveness.

CVN 71 will be the first RCOH to incorporate work normally carried out during a Fleet maintenance availability, returning the ship to the Fleet sooner and at lower cost.

"Undocking of USS Theodore Roosevelt marks a major step towards completing her RCOH on time and within budget," said Rear Adm. Michael McMahon, program executive officer for Aircraft Carriers. "The Navy/shipbuilder team that worked together to make this happen is committed to keeping America's aircraft carrier fleet operationally available and ready to meet any requirement for their full service life."

CVN 71 has been moved to an outfitting pier to complete the remainder of her RCOH in December 2012.

Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier to undergo RCOH at Newport News. Advance planning is currently underway for the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) RCOH, scheduled to begin in Fiscal Year 2013.

PEO Aircraft Carriers is responsible for the acquisition, modernization and support of the Navy's in-service and future aircraft carriers.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 23 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

AE1488 86-0416 PEACH31 2011-05-23 21:43 TE-8a United States 330thCTS
AE0442 ------ --- 2011-05-23 20:34 ------ United States ---
AE0442 ------ --- 2011-05-23 20:19 ------ United States ---
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH31 2011-05-23 20:05 TE-8a United States 330thCTS
AE113C 02-3672 --- 2011-05-23 19:34 T-6A United States USAF | 47FTW | 86FTS [KDLF]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 --- 2011-05-23 19:20 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE1159 165999 --- 2011-05-23 19:17 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
AE0410 163918 GOTO FMS 2011-05-23 18:57 E-6B United States USN | VQ-4 [KTIK]
ADFD09 95-0061 --- 2011-05-23 18:03 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE2FA2 08-8190 --- 2011-05-23 17:49 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AA90A0 N780BA GTI TI45 2011-05-23 17:25 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI453 K 2011-05-23 17:25 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI4532 2011-05-23 17:25 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AE0415 164388 GOTO FMS 2011-05-23 17:21 E-6B United States USN | VQ-4 [KTIK]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 --- 2011-05-23 17:05 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE04AD 99-0104 --- 2011-05-23 16:52 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI]
AE1199 03-3116 --- 2011-05-23 16:42 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1199 03-3116 RCH3116 2011-05-23 16:29 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
A2AC28 N271WA --- 2011-05-23 16:22 MD-11F United States WorldAirways
83AEFC 84-24378 BA23M 2011-05-23 15:56 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]
83AEFC 84-24378 BA23M 2011-05-23 15:43 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH33 2011-05-23 15:21 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-23 15:13 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
AE1143 165977 --- 2011-05-23 15:07 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
A6D6D9 N54PA --- 2011-05-23 15:02 Lear 36 United States PHOENINXAIR
A68C86 99-0100 --- 2011-05-23 14:52 UC-35 United States USARMY
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-05-23 14:22 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE1191 03-0016 / (01-2 --- 2011-05-23 14:20 UC-35B / F-15E United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE04AD 99-0104 --- 2011-05-23 14:17 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI]
AE10D0 165514 --- 2011-05-23 14:10 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE29D7 09-6210 --- 2011-05-23 13:56 MC-130J United States ---
AE0486 62-3542 BACKY11 2011-05-23 13:24 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
AE06C1 161319 --- 2011-05-23 13:23 UC-12B United States USN | AOD WillowGrove [KNXX]
AE0486 62-3542 BACKY11 2011-05-23 13:11 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
A2A692 N270AX OAE518 2011-05-23 12:54 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
83AEFC 84-24378 BA23M 2011-05-23 12:48 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]
A19FC6 N2032 --- 2011-05-23 12:09 BAE 125 SERIES 800A United States U S MARSHALS SERVICE
AE07D7 92-3293 LFTR31 2011-05-23 12:02 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL71 2011-05-23 12:01 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE1388 03-8154 --- 2011-05-23 11:59 C-130J-30 United States AFRC | 403AW | 815AS [KBIX]
AE0422 59-1499 SODA82 2011-05-23 11:59 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE12D8 62-1799 RCH 121 2011-05-23 11:48 C-130E United States USAF 19AW | 61AS [KLRF]
AE12D8 62-1799 RCH 121 2011-05-23 11:37 C-130E United States USAF 19AW | 61AS [KLRF]
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH33 2011-05-23 11:29 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
ADFDE1 94-7310 --- 2011-05-23 11:22 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
AE01BC 84-0130 SPACE01 2011-05-23 11:19 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 311AS [KCOS]
AE0422 59-1499 SODA82 2011-05-23 11:16 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
ADFDE1 94-7310 SUMIT71 2011-05-23 11:09 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
AE015F 58-0119 SODA81 2011-05-23 10:55 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE01BD 84-0131 --- 2011-05-23 10:52 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-23 10:46 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
AE015F 58-0119 SODA81 2011-05-23 10:33 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-05-23 10:32 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE01A4 86-0377 DILLON3 2011-05-23 10:10 C-21A United States CO ANG | 140WG | 200AS [KCOS]
ADFED6 85-1268 --- 2011-05-23 08:44 C-12U United States US ARMY | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA]

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 21-22 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

AE0536 69-0016 --- 2011-05-22 21:12 C-5A United States AFRC | 433AW | 68AS [KSKF]
A9A3A2 N720AX OAE422 2011-05-22 20:52 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
AE1144 165978 --- 2011-05-22 19:21 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
AE0601 80-0322 RCH466 2011-05-22 16:47 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
AE0601 80-0322 RCH466 2011-05-22 16:37 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
ADFD76 91-0506 --- 2011-05-22 16:00 C-26E United States CO ARNG | OSACOM DET-33 [KBKF]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-22 15:38 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFEEC 160048 CNV9802 2011-05-22 15:04 C-9B United States USNR | VR-52 [KWRI]
AE2FA2 08-8190 VOLT16 2011-05-22 15:04 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-22 14:14 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AD5AF4 N96MV --- 2011-05-22 13:22 PC-12/47 United States USAF | 27SOW | 318SOS [KCVS]
AE189A 05-4613 SPAR22 2011-05-22 13:09 C-40C United States AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV]
0AC0D2 --- --- 2011-05-22 12:54 --- Colombia ---
AE0601 80-0322 RCH466 2011-05-22 10:56 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
AE06E9 163844 --- 2011-05-22 10:51 UC-12M United States Norfolk
AE06E9 163844 --- 2011-05-22 10:40 UC-12M United States Norfolk
AE0604 80-0325 TORQE 77 2011-05-22 10:34 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
ADFEB3 73-1676 RENT46 2011-05-22 09:43 E-4B United States USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF]
AE080B 99-0165 RCH895 2011-05-22 09:06 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]

A7D27A N603AX --- 2011-05-21 23:43 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
A7D27A N603AX OAE595 2011-05-21 23:32 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
15407F RA-82047 VDA107 2011-05-21 22:14 An-124-100 Russia Volga-Dnepr Airlines
AE083F --- --- 2011-05-21 20:21 KC-135E United States AMARC/
AE1460 06-6162 RCH6162 2011-05-21 18:59 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
A505AC N4222A N4222A 2011-05-21 17:54 B190 United States Tenax Air LLC
A505AC N4222A N4222A 2011-05-21 17:35 B190 United States Tenax Air LLC
ADFD02 95-0054 --- 2011-05-21 14:32 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE080D 99-0167 RCH9167 2011-05-21 14:24 C-17A United States USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED]
AE02ED 85-1364 ROPER91 2011-05-21 11:08 C-130H United States TX ANG | 136AW | 181AS [KFWH]
AE02ED 85-1364 ROPER91 2011-05-21 10:56 C-130H United States TX ANG | 136AW | 181AS [KFWH]
ADFE68 91-1237 DERBY 32 2011-05-21 09:34 C-130H United States KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF]
A2C272 N277WA WOA8129 2011-05-21 08:51 MD-11F United States WorldAirways

George H.W. Bush Strike Group Participates in Saxon Warrior

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS) -- George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG) commenced Saxon Warrior '11, May 19.

Saxon Warrior is an exercise designed to develop theater-specific combat skills as well as enhance cooperation between multi-national forces and government agencies.

Led by the United Kingdom-based Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), Saxon Warrior presents a myriad of challenges to the multi-national and multi-platform force by creating a diverse and unpredictable war environment based on fictional geo-political and military scenarios.

The eight-day exercise taking place off the coast of England is presented in phases. The initial phase presents single-mission scenarios encompassing surface, submarine, and air combat, as well as maritime security operations such as counter-piracy and visit, board, search and seizure missions. The various stand-alone scenarios are designed to effectively test a large number of combat skills in preparation for the final phase's multi-mission war and future real-world maritime operations. The exercise will culminate with a simulated war, May 26.

In addition to enhancing the mission readiness of GHWB CSG, the exercise presents an opportunity to carry out sustained and coordinated military operations with a number of allies and military agencies. The exercise will include surface ships, submarines and aircraft from several North American Treaty Organization (NATO) members including the U.S., United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, Canada and Spain.

"We look forward to working with U.K. and other NATO forces during Saxon Warrior '11," said Rear Adm. Nora Tyson, GHWB CSG commander. "These crucial training opportunities greatly enhance our interoperability and information sharing, which help ensure our national and international security. It's all about building partnerships, establishing trust, and leveraging the unique capabilities and strengths of each member of the combined force."

Saxon Warrior presents an opportunity to face a variety of geo-political situations that change from day to day, providing a tactical contrast that will build upon the in-depth, extended timeline scenario training used during the composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) and joint task force exercise (JTFEX), which the strike group completed in February.

Capt. John Fuller, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, said the rapidly changing nature of Saxon Warrior provides a different military training environment for a deployed strike group.

"Saxon Warrior gives us a challenging environment in which to use our war-fighting skills," Fuller said. "We have to think quickly outside the box. The more agile we are, the more prepared we'll be for any mission that comes up during deployment. That's the beauty of Saxon Warrior."

During the exercise, multi-national aircraft squadrons will practice low-level flight operations, air-to-air engagements, long-range strikes and close support of surface combatant ships. As in previous exercises, training vessels will be used to provide boarding parties a realistic test of their skills on missions that may be encountered in future areas of deployment.

Cmdr. Erich Röetz, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2's future operations officer, said the wide variety of warfare scenarios will challenge both the strike group as well as the allied forces.

"Saxon Warrior will test every aspect of our war-fighting capabilities—from air wing strikes to the self-defense of the carrier." Röetz said. "The beauty of operating with coalition partners is that we practice with them, learn their strengths, and then blend those strengths together to make the most potent coalition force possible."

George H.W. Bush Strike Group consists of Carrier Strike Group 2 staff, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron 22 staff, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), guided-missile cruisers USS Gettysburg (CG 64) and USS Anzio (CG 68), and guided-missile destroyers USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Mitscher (DDG 57), and ESPS Almirante Juan de Borbon (F 102).

The deployment is the first for USS George H.W. Bush and USS Truxtun.

Joint Strike Fighter Makes First Air Show Appearance

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md., during the Joint Service Open House. This is the first public appearance of a joint strike fighter aircraft at an air show. Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus piloted the aircraft. The F-35C is a fifth generation strike fighter with stealth capability and has larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for the demanding carrier environment. The aircraft is undergoing test and evaluation at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. (U.S. Navy photo by Andy Wolfe courtesy of Lockheed Martin/Released)

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (NNS) -- The F-35C Joint Strike Fighter made its first public appearance at an air show May 21.

Piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus, the F-35C made a single pass down the show line at the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

The flight commemorated 100 years of naval aviation by highlighting the future of tactical air power for the U.S. Navy. The F-35C variant of the joint strike fighter is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B versions with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment.

The flyover originated from the F-35C's primary test site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. and was executed in the same manner as any controlled test sortie. The aircraft, CF-2, flew within its approved flight envelope and was accompanied by an F-18 Hornet flying chase.

The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program is in the system development and demonstration phase, focusing on delivering three different and new aircraft variants to the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. All three variants integrate advanced low observable stealth into a supersonic, multi-role fighter.

Joint Air Operations Center stand-up part of National Level Exercise 2011

by Capt. John T. Stamm, 123rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

KENTUCKY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ky. (AFNS) -- Kentucky Air National Guard officials stood up a joint air operations center here (Louisville IAP/Standiford Field, KY-LVH) May 16 to serve as the main command node for all of the state's fixed-wing and rotary aircraft that are participating in the largest earthquake-response exercise in U.S. history.

The week-long event, called National Level Exercise 2011, is designed to test the local, state and national response to a simulated earthquake along the New Madrid Fault. It includes participation from emergency responders in eight central states, the National Guard and multiple federal entities like the Department of Defense and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Kentucky's Joint Air Operations Center is supporting the exercise by prioritizing and allocating air assets for missions into affected areas across the commonwealth, transporting personnel and equipment, and providing aeromedical evacuation and search-and-rescue capabilities as appropriate, said Brig. Gen. Mark Kraus, who commands the JAOC and is Kentucky's Joint Forces Air Component commander.

"Yesterday, we were alerted to the simulated earthquake, reported for duty, set up our facility here, checked our communication lines, and made sure our plans were in place to receive taskings and then allocate missions to either C-130 (Hercules) planes, (UH - 60) Black Hawk or whatever air assets we might have," he said. "The initial focus was on search and rescue, so our job was to get teams from different parts of the state into the affected areas, primarily the 24 western Kentucky counties deemed most at risk from a New Madrid earthquake."

Kentucky Air Guard officials also performed airfield assessments May 16, flying a joint team of Air and Army National Guardsmen to airports across the state, where they conducted tests and surveys to determine which runways were undamaged by the earthquake and could support humanitarian airlift operations if necessary.

USFF/CNIC Completes Ardent Sentry/National Level Exercise 2011

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) completed Ardent Sentry/National Level Exercise (AS/NLE-11) 2011, May 19th.

The purpose of National Level Exercise is to prepare the military, including the U.S. Navy, to focus on defense support to civil authorities (DSCA) for missions assigned through the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to Homeland Defense organizations.

"We are very proud of our [CNIC] team and the region's performance during AS/NLE-11. We firmly believe our high performance was due to CNIC's Training and Readiness pre-exercise support, to include the Region Operations Center, operations course, as well as the command's culture of training instilled through weekly recurring Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training and emergency management (EM) plan preparation sessions," said Scott Ebell, executive director, Navy Region Midwest.

The objectives of the exercise were to train in the following areas:

• restoration of USN facilities and infrastructure in the affected area
• support of the extended Navy family
• DSCA and immediate response
• personnel accountability in response to an unanticipated natural disaster

"The use of the modeling and simulation (M&S) tools greatly enhanced the quality of the exercise injects, providing a realistic scenario for the installation commanding officer and staff. We will leverage M&S in all our future exercises," said William Clark, shore exercise program manager, CNIC.

Exercise play spanned the Navy, from Chief of Naval Operations guidance, through personnel accountability and mission support, down to 'affected' installations handling scripted scenarios.

USFF serves as the Navy operational commander for U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) during disaster preparedness/response and DSCA type exercises.

CNIC, along with USFF, receives requests for support (RFS) from subordinate commanders (such as Navy Region Midwest and Naval Support Activity Mid-South), which result in providing support and services ranging from baby supplies to damage assessment teams.

The Navy participated in AS/NLE 2011 May 16 -19. The exercise was centered around a scenario of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred in western Tennessee near Memphis, creating widespread damage and casualties throughout eight midwestern states and four Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regions.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 20 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

A62778 N496MC GTI603 2011-05-20 22:24 Boeing 747-212B United States AtlasAir
A2A871 N270WA WOA9641 2011-05-20 20:35 MD-11 United States World Airways
ADFFA4 69-7080 --- 2011-05-20 19:42 T-38C United States USAF | 14FTW | 50FTS [KCBM]
AE117E 02-1112 RCH2112 2011-05-20 19:14 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE117E 02-1112 RCH2112 2011-05-20 19:00 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
ADFCEA 94-0139 --- 2011-05-20 15:58 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE146D 07-7175 BOE175 2011-05-20 15:24 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]
ADFCED 94-0142 --- 2011-05-20 15:08 T-1A United States USAF
AE0268 59-1523 DIXIE71 2011-05-20 15:07 KC-135R United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE146D 07-7175 BOE175 2011-05-20 15:06 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]
ADFCF6 95-0042 --- 2011-05-20 15:06 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE0433 02-5001 --- 2011-05-20 15:01 C-32B United States USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS]
AE05E5 88-4403 DEUCE43 2011-05-20 14:54 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]
AE05E5 88-4403 DEUCE43 2011-05-20 14:41 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]
AE0428 62-3511 --- 2011-05-20 14:05 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE1144 165978 --- 2011-05-20 13:57 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
ADFECB 84-0485 PAT0485 2011-05-20 13:47 RC-12N United States USARMY
AE0433 02-5001 --- 2011-05-20 13:42 C-32B United States USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS]
AE07B0 61-0284 RCH1284 2011-05-20 13:30 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE0384 59-1458 SLUFF41 2011-05-20 13:24 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0384 59-1458 SLUFF41 2011-05-20 12:46 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0157 58-0083 SLUFF92 2011-05-20 12:42 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE4AE0 09-27017 --- 2011-05-20 12:36 C-27J United States ---
ADFCEA 94-0139 --- 2011-05-20 12:33 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE4AE0 09-27017 CRAB17 2011-05-20 12:19 C-27J United States ---
ADFE77 92-1452 TORCH 39 2011-05-20 12:08 C-130H United States IL ANG | 182AW | 169AS [KPIA]
ADFCF6 95-0042 --- 2011-05-20 12:00 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 PEACH33 2011-05-20 11:57 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
ADFECB 84-0485 PAT0485 2011-05-20 11:06 RC-12N United States USARMY
AE04AD 99-0104 --- 2011-05-20 10:56 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI]
ADFF00 96-0112 --- 2011-05-20 10:56 C-12J United States USARMY | CARA AVN SECTION [KAPG]
AE20C7 07-7186 RCH373 2011-05-20 10:52 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 PEACH33 2011-05-20 10:52 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL83 2011-05-20 10:50 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL83 2011-05-20 10:40 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
ADFDC8 93-1562 EPIC 62 2011-05-20 10:32 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
ADFDC8 93-1562 EPIC 62 2011-05-20 10:22 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
AE0271 63-8881 DIXIE71 2011-05-20 10:18 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
A2A692 N270AX OAE428 2011-05-20 08:28 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
AE10C1 01 --- 2011-05-20 07:58 C-37A United States USCG | CGAS Washington [KDCA]
AE0433 02-5001 --- 2011-05-20 07:36 C-32B United States USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS]

Stennis Carrier Strike Group Conducts Simulated Strait Transit

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Benjamin Crossley, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) -- The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group conducted a simulated strait transit off the coast of Southern California, May 18.

The simulation was the second planned by Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific (CSFTP) as a part of a composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX) for the strike group.

"The reason we practice strait transit is because we are potentially vulnerable while conducting the operation," said Stennis Tactical Action Officer Lt. j.g. Patrick Emery.

CFSTP was on site in many areas of the ship to observe and evaluate the strike group performance.

"What we saw today was the application of lessons learned from the previous strait transit simulation conducted earlier this month," said Lt. Cmdr. William Wood, CFSTP cryptologic resources coordinator. "This was the most complex evolution of the COMPTUEX and one of the most exciting."

The CSFTP team designed scenarios to test the strike group in tense situations based on real strait transits.

"We observe a foreign country's response to a strait transit and use that intelligence in our simulation so the carrier strike group goes through something as realistic as possible," said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Nicholas Fugate, CFSTP intelligence analyst mentor trainer. "It is essential for a strike group to perform this training so they know what to expect while on deployment."

The CFSTP teams' realistic simulation allowed the strike group to respond with real-time interaction.

"With this evolution, we were stressing the command and control of the strike group and exercising the communication flow from the strike group to the fleet commander," said Capt. Richard Thomas, CSFTP surface operations officer.

CSFTP acted as a fleet commander as part of the exercise in order for the strike group to make requests and perform as if it was a real situation.

"The strike group must request permission from the fleet commander to conduct certain operations while in the various fleets of the world," said Fugate.

The goal of the strait transit simulation was not to teach the carrier strike group to engage and attack potential enemies.

"The goal of the evolution was to teach the strike group to avoid escalating the situation, and to monitor and assess the potential threats," said Thomas. "Restraint is a major component of this exercise."

During the exercise, potential threats were spotted on radar and helicopters were tasked to investigate and report back to the strike group.

"Communication is the key," said Lt. Kyle Johnson, CFSTP helicopter operations officer. "The helicopter squadrons applied the skills learned from the first simulation and are dealing with potential threats to the strike group."

During the exercise, helicopters performed blocking maneuvers to protect the strike group from potential threats while the strike group continued to analyze the threats.

"The strait transit can be a very stressful situation, but I feel we did very well," said Emery.

The strike group is tasked to learn both skill sets required to enter into 5th and 7th fleet.

"Today's exercise was the pinnacle of a 5th Fleet scenario dealing with multiple warfare areas to include maritime security operations," added Thomas. "We constantly update training to incorporate and emphasize important elements learned from 5th and 7th Fleet headquarters. By constantly evolving, we can stay current and give the strike group the best, most-up-to-date tools to be successful on deployment."

As COMPTUEX continues, CSFTP will continue to train Sailors of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group for their upcoming deployment.

Crew Escapes Aircraft Crash at Point Mugu

POINT MUGU, Calif. (NNS) -- The three crew members aboard an Omega Air Boeing 707 tanker that crashed on the evening of May 18 from Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu escaped with minor injuries.

The jet was attempting to take off when the mishap occurred. The resulting fire was contained by responding units within a few hours.

Responding to the fire were two engines and three crash trucks from NBVC's Federal Fire Department, one Air Squad helicopter from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, four engines and one water tender from the Ventura County Fire Department and one water tender from the City of Ventura Fire Department.

Omega Air Refueling is a civilian company under contract by the Navy to provide fleet operations support on Point Mugu's sea test range.

The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 19 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

AE12C5 87-0125 TALON 21 2011-05-19 22:44 MC-130H United States USAF | 58SOW |
AE07E9 95-0106 THUG13 2011-05-19 20:35 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-19 20:29 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE149A 02-9111 PEACH33 2011-05-19 19:40 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE149A 02-9111 PEACH33 2011-05-19 18:35 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
ADFDC6 93-1459 --- 2011-05-19 17:51 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
AE0234 87-0122 TEAM06 2011-05-19 17:28 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]
AE0234 87-0122 TEAM06 2011-05-19 17:15 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]
AE10D9 ------ --- 2011-05-19 16:56 ------ United States ---
ABC2FB N857ST --- 2011-05-19 16:16 G-IV United States ---
ABC2FB N857ST --- 2011-05-19 16:03 G-IV United States ---
ADFD0D 95-0065 --- 2011-05-19 16:00 T-1A United States USAF
AE093D 01-0301 --- 2011-05-19 15:30 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]
AE048B 63-8032 --- 2011-05-19 15:23 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS]
AE1442 05-8156 HZRD33 2011-05-19 15:10 C-130J-30 United States AFRC | 403AW | 815AS [KBIX]
AE1536 06-8159 RCH44 2011-05-19 15:09 WC-130J-30 United States AFRC | 403AW | 815AS [KBIX]
AE1442 05-8156 HZRD33 2011-05-19 15:00 C-130J-30 United States AFRC | 403AW | 815AS [KBIX]
AE1536 06-8159 RCH44 2011-05-19 14:57 WC-130J-30 United States AFRC | 403AW | 815AS [KBIX]
AA90A0 N780BA GTI 3543 2011-05-19 14:56 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI TI43 2011-05-19 14:56 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI4356 2011-05-19 14:56 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI4TI43 2011-05-19 14:56 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AE17EF 05-0730 SPAR18 2011-05-19 13:35 C-40C United States AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV]
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL83 2011-05-19 13:33 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL83 2011-05-19 13:22 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AD6ECA N965AS --- 2011-05-19 12:28 MD83 United States US Marshal JPATS
A6D6D9 N54PA --- 2011-05-19 12:26 Lear 36 United States PHOENINXAIR
ADFEEC 160048 CNV9802 2011-05-19 11:23 C-9B United States USNR | VR-52 [KWRI]
ADFEEC 160048 CNV9802 2011-05-19 11:12 C-9B United States USNR | VR-52 [KWRI]
ABC2FB N857ST --- 2011-05-19 10:28 G-IV United States ---
83AEFC 84-24378 BA23M 2011-05-19 08:02 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 17-18 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

AA90A0 N780BA GTI TI41 2011-05-18 23:51 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI4131 2011-05-18 23:51 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
A00425 N10UH --- 2011-05-18 22:44 550 United States UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AE12B4 65-0993 SHADO 92 2011-05-18 22:21 MC-130P United States 17th SOS
AE128C 69-5827 CHAIN 78 2011-05-18 22:17 MC-130 United States USAF
A62778 N496MC --- 2011-05-18 22:15 Boeing 747-212B United States Atlas Air
ADFEB3 73-1676 RENT46 2011-05-18 20:54 E-4B United States USAF 55WG/1ACCS [KOFF]
AE119A 03-3117 RCH3117 2011-05-18 20:18 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
AE119A 03-3117 RCH3117 2011-05-18 20:06 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
AE0423 59-1505 SODA81 2011-05-18 17:29 KC-135R United States TN ANG 134ARW/151ARS [KTYS]
AE047F 59-1509 SODA82 2011-05-18 17:24 KC-135R United States TN ANG 134ARW/151ARS [KTYS]
A00425 N10UH --- 2011-05-18 17:24 550 United States UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AE1198 03-3115 RCH3115 2011-05-18 16:47 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
ADFE67 91-1236 DERBY 41 2011-05-18 16:38 C-130H United States KY ANG 123AW/165AS [KSDF]
AE1198 03-3115 RCH3115 2011-05-18 16:35 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
AE02DA 89-1182 MUSIC22 2011-05-18 16:27 C-130H United States TN ANG 118AW/105AS [KBNA]
ADFE67 91-1236 DERBY 41 2011-05-18 16:26 C-130H United States KY ANG 123AW/165AS [KSDF]
AE1128 02-3652 --- 2011-05-18 16:09 T-6A United States USAF
AE047F 59-1509 SODA82 2011-05-18 15:54 KC-135R United States TN ANG 134ARW/151ARS [KTYS]
AE0423 59-1505 SODA81 2011-05-18 15:54 KC-135R United States TN ANG 134ARW/151ARS [KTYS]
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-05-18 15:30 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE03CB 163311 --- 2011-05-18 14:18 KC-130T United States USMCR VMGR-452 [KSWF]
AE05F6 66-0224 KING 2011-05-18 14:08 HC-130P United States USAF 563RQW/79RQS [KDMA]
ADFECA 84-0484 --- 2011-05-18 14:06 C-12U United States SD ARNG OSACOM DET-48 [KRAP]
AE2FA2 08-8190 ARRIS06 2011-05-18 13:42 C-17A United States USAF 437AW [KCHS]
00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-18 13:31 CH-149 Canada ---
AE048B 63-8032 MASH61 2011-05-18 13:29 KC-135R United States AFRC 434ARW/72ARS [KGUS]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-05-18 12:48 T-39G United States USN TW-6/VT-86 [KNPA]
AD6ECA N965AS --- 2011-05-18 12:05 MD83 United States US Marshal JPATS
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-05-18 10:55 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
A2AC28 N271WA WOA9052 2011-05-18 10:44 MD-11F United States World Airways
AE1191 03-0016 / (01-2 --- 2011-05-18 10:32 UC-35B / F-15E United States USARC B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
A6F284 N547GA --- 2011-05-18 08:23 C90A United States ---
AE0575 86-0024 --- 2011-05-18 00:34 C-5B United States USAF 60AMW/22AS [KSUU]

AE121A 65-0973 KING 22 2011-05-17 23:53 HC-130P United States AFRC/347RQW/71RQS
AD9292 N974AS --- 2011-05-17 21:16 MD83 United States ---
AE023C 63-8888 PIRAT24 2011-05-17 21:12 KC-135R United States USAF 6AMW/91ARS [KMCF]
AD9292 N974AS --- 2011-05-17 21:02 MD83 United States ---
AE0271 63-8881 DIXIE30 2011-05-17 20:56 KC-135R United States AL ANG 117ARW/106ARS [KBHM]
AE0271 63-8881 DIXIE30 2011-05-17 20:43 KC-135R United States AL ANG 117ARW/106ARS [KBHM]
AE117E 02-1112 RCH2112 2011-05-17 20:11 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
A62778 N496MC --- 2011-05-17 19:44 Boeing 747-212B United States Atlas Air
AE149A 02-9111 PEACH66 2011-05-17 18:54 E-8C United States GA ANG 116ACW [KWRB]
AE0271 63-8881 DIXIE30 2011-05-17 18:24 KC-135R United States AL ANG 117ARW/106ARS [KBHM]
AE0271 63-8881 DIXIE30 2011-05-17 18:12 KC-135R United States AL ANG 117ARW/106ARS [KBHM]
AA5548 N765NA NAO905 2011-05-17 17:54 Boeing 767-306ER United States North American Airlines
ADFEEA 160046 LOBO 01 2011-05-17 17:35 C-9B United States USMC VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE0567 85-0010 --- 2011-05-17 17:24 C-5B United States USAF 60AMW/22AS [KSUU]
AA5548 N765NA NAO905 2011-05-17 17:21 Boeing 767-306ER United States North American Airlines
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-17 17:00 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE03DE 164762 --- 2011-05-17 16:18 KC-130T United States US NAVY
AE01A9 84-0070 FAME01 2011-05-17 16:00 C-21A United States USAF 314AW/45AS [KBIX]
AE01A9 84-0070 FAME01 2011-05-17 15:49 C-21A United States USAF 314AW/45AS [KBIX]
AE143A 166715 --- 2011-05-17 15:26 UC-35D United States USMC VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE143A 166715 --- 2011-05-17 15:13 UC-35D United States USMC VMR-1 [KNKT]
ADFEBD 96-0107 --- 2011-05-17 14:59 UC-35a1 United States USARC 2-228 AVN
AE0410 163918 GOTO FMS 2011-05-17 14:42 E-6B United States USN VQ-4 [KTIK]
AE10B6 01-0187 --- 2011-05-17 14:38 C-17A United States USAF 62AW [KTCM]
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-17 14:32 MC-130J United States ---
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-17 14:21 MC-130J United States ---
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-17 14:10 MC-130J United States ---
AE04F6 58-0069/84-0167 --- 2011-05-17 14:01 KC-135T/C-12 United States USAF 92ARW [KSKA]
ADFED0 85-1262 --- 2011-05-17 13:59 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)
AE149A 02-9111 PEACH24 2011-05-17 13:53 E-8C United States GA ANG 116ACW [KWRB]
AE04F6 58-0069/84-0167 GABLESEN 2011-05-17 13:48 KC-135T/C-12 United States USAF 92ARW [KSKA]
AE01DE 79-1949 TEAM05 2011-05-17 13:22 KC-10A United States USAF 305AMW [KWRI]
AE01DE 79-1949 TEAM05 2011-05-17 13:11 KC-10A United States USAF 305AMW [KWRI]
AE093D 01-0301 --- 2011-05-17 12:34 UC-35a1 United States US Army OSACOM PATD [KADW]
AE149A 02-9111 PEACH24 2011-05-17 12:34 E-8C United States GA ANG 116ACW [KWRB]
ADFD7B 91-0511 --- 2011-05-17 11:57 C-26D United States MA ARNG OSACOM DET-12 [KFMH]
AE1494 97-0100 PEACH33 2011-05-17 11:55 E-8C United States GA ANG 116ACW [KWRB]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-17 11:45 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
A10039 N16370 --- 2011-05-17 11:33 P-3A United States UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE
AE1191 03-0016 / (01-2 --- 2011-05-17 08:42 UC-35B / F-15E United States USARC B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE01BD 84-0131 COUGR60 2011-05-17 08:22 C-21A United States USAF 375AW/457AS [KADW]
AE01BD 84-0131 COUGR60 2011-05-17 08:10 C-21A United States USAF 375AW/457AS [KADW]
A3F876 N355MC --- 2011-05-17 06:44 B-747-341 United States Atlas Air
A725D7 --- 2011-05-17 05:49 Lear 36A

Omega Air Refueling 707 Tanker Crashes at Mugu

An Omega Air refueling 707 tanker crashed yesterday on take off from the Point Mugu. A video report from Los Angeles TV channel 2 is available at click here

Omega operates two 707s on contract with the Navy out of Point Mugu: N707AR (707-321B cn 20029) and N707MQ (707-368C cn 21368).

The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas and their website is at http://www.omegaairrefueling.com

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group enters 6th Fleet

By by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sandi Grimnes, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS) -- Ships and embarked squadrons from George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) entered U.S. 6th Fleet's Area of Responsibility (AOR), May 16.

Entering 6th Fleet is a significant milestone for the thousands of Sailors serving in the CSG that includes the nation's newest and last Nimitz-class aircraft carrier during her first combat deployment, as it is the first operational employment after almost a year of rigorous training.

Carrier Strike Group Two; USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77); Destroyer Squadron 22; guided-missile destroyers USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and USS Mitscher (DDG 57); guided-missile cruisers USS Gettysburg (CG 64) and USS Anzio (CG 68), and the eight squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 entered the AOR, Monday morning, officially transferring operational tasking authority for the CSG from U.S. 2nd Fleet.

"The men and women of GHWB CSG are contributing to America's legacy of promoting peace, prosperity, security and freedom of the seas as we conduct Maritime Security Operations with our partner nations in the 6th Fleet AOR," said Commander, Carrier Strike Group Two, Rear Adm. Nora Tyson.

While in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, GHWB CSG will conduct a full range of maritime operations and theater security cooperation efforts in concert with coalition, joint, interagency and other partners to improve operational proficiency, and maintain maritime safety and security.

"It is a true honor to lead such a talented and dedicated group of professionals at sea. We are prepared to execute any tasking in support of our maritime strategy," Tyson said. "This first combat deployment for George H.W. Bush will go down in history as one of the milestones of naval aviation's centennial, which we celebrate this year."

Upon completion of its mission in 6th Fleet, GHWB CSG is scheduled to operate in 5th Fleet AOR in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

F-35C Test Aircraft Exceeding Test and Evaluation Goals

The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight over the Chesapeake Bay. Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus flew the F-35C for two hours, checking instruments that will measure structural loads on the airframe during flight maneuvers. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin/Released)

From F-35C Integrated Test Force, Naval Air Systems Command Public Affairs

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- Naval Air Systems Command announced May 17 that the test aircraft for the carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is exceeding test and evaluation program goals so far this year.

According to the announcement, the F-35C test aircraft, 'CF-1,' currently at Naval Air Station Patuxent River has completed 36 test flights as of May 11, nearly half the program's goal for the year of 85.

"CF-1's been flying well, even with a number of planned and unplanned maintenance periods," said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger Cordell, military site director. "It's a great sign for the fleet that the aircraft is doing well so early in the test program."

In April, CF-1 completed 13 flights, tying a record for the number of test flights for any aircraft at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Additionally, the integrated test team has completed seven CF-1 test flights this month.

"The team has been doing a great job staying on top of maintenance requirements," said Jim McClendon, Lockheed Martin site director vice president. "Just last week, CF-1 flew six flights in six days, which is a great accomplishment in any test program, let alone test and evaluation for a brand new aircraft."

Coupled with this week's arrival of the second carrier variant, CF-2, and arrival of CF-3 later this year, the F-35C test program is making rapid progress toward initial carrier suitability testing this year at Joint Base Lakehurst-McGuire-Dix in New Jersey.

First carrier suitability testing this summer is scheduled to include the first catapult launches, and the F-35C is scheduled to commence shipboard testing in 2013.

The F-35C is the carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, with larger wing control surfaces and reinforced landing gear to operate in the maritime environment. The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation to evaluate flutter, loads and mission systems at NAS Patuxent River prior to eventual delivery to the fleet.

20th FW hands off alert mission to McEntire ANG

by Senior Airman Alexandria Mosness
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFNS) -- The 20th Fighter Wing here turned over responsibility for the air sovereignty alert mission to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., recently.

The 20th FW controlled the alert mission from Sept. 11, 2001 to Nov. 15, 2003 and again from Aug. 1, 2006 to May 9, 2011.

The alert mission is a critical component to the strategic force that is poised 24/7 to respond to airborne threats over the United States, officials said.

The ASA mission requires three dedicated armed alert aircraft (two primaries and one spare) at each of the alert locations, with two pilots and associated maintenance and support personnel on duty 24/7.

"Shaw's role in the alert mission was to defend the Southeast Air Defense Sector and the 79 million American citizens within that sector from airborne threats," said Col. James Sears, 20th Operations Group commander.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the Air Force's newest alert site and the South Carolina Air National Guard's assumption of the homeland defense mission.

"I want to thank the 20th FW for meeting the challenge despite all the other things I know you have to do," said Maj. Gen. Garry Dean, the commander for the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region - 1st Air Force, who spoke at the ceremony. "It's been an outstanding run."

As the 20th FW passes the alert mission to Airmen at McEntire JNGB, Colonel Sears expressed his best wishes and great expectations.

"We wish the 169th FW and the McEntire ANG the best as they take on this critical mission of defending the South East United States," Colonel Sears said.

2011 MT Air Show Guide Now Available Online

I am pleased to announce the public release of our 12th annual 2011 Monitoring Times Air Show Guide, now available on the Monitoring Times magazine website. You can get your copy by clicking here.

If you find this guide useful in monitoring an air show you attend this year, we can use your field reports of the frequencies that you monitored, even if we have them on our list. Your help in keeping this guide active is sincerely appreciated and needed to keep this an accurate resource for the hobby. You can reach us at the email address in the masthead.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 15-16 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-16 21:43 CH-149 Canada ---
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH35 2011-05-16 21:42 TE-8a United States 330th CTS
AE07F3 97-0041 RCH7041 2011-05-16 20:33 C-17A United States USAF 437AW [KCHS]
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH35 2011-05-16 20:06 TE-8a United States 330th CTS
AE1449 05-5139 RCH5139 2011-05-16 20:05 C-17A United States AFRC 452AMW/729AS [KRIV]
AE0433 02-5001 --- 2011-05-16 19:21 C-32B United States USAF 486FLTS [KVPS]
ADFED0 85-1262 1200 2011-05-16 18:23 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)
AE05B3 85-0040 RCH 5040 2011-05-16 17:40 C-130H United States AFRC 908AW/357AS [KMXF]
AE05B3 85-0040 RCH 5040 2011-05-16 17:28 C-130H United States AFRC 908AW/357AS [KMXF]
AE1196 03-3113 RCH3113 2011-05-16 17:02 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
AE1196 03-3113 RCH3113 2011-05-16 16:51 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
AE0178 84-0129 COUGR53 2011-05-16 16:49 C-21A United States USAF 375AW/457AS [KADW]
AD6ECA N965AS --- 2011-05-16 15:44 MD83 United States US Marshal JPATS
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-05-16 15:08 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
ADFCF3 94-0148 --- 2011-05-16 15:04 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE11DA 75-0560 SNTRY60H 2011-05-16 14:48 E-3B United States USAF 552ACW [KTIK]
ADFDE2 85-0049 S50049 2011-05-16 14:48 C-20C United States USAF 89AW/99AS [KADW]
ADFDD0 92-3328 --- 2011-05-16 14:27 C-12R United States USARC A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI]
ADFD7B 91-0511 --- 2011-05-16 13:36 C-26D United States MA ARNG OSACOM DET-12 [KFMH]
AE030E 74-1671 VESPA 61 2011-05-16 13:09 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
AD0B5E N94FT --- 2011-05-16 12:58 S10-V United States ---
AE030F 74-1673 HAZRD 12 2011-05-16 12:55 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
AE030E 74-1671 VESPA 61 2011-05-16 12:55 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
AE0171 84-0079 BATTL20 2011-05-16 12:42 C-21A United States CT ANG 103FW/118FS [KBDL]
AE0171 84-0079 BATTL20 2011-05-16 12:30 C-21A United States CT ANG 103FW/118FS [KBDL]
AE05FF 80-0320 RCH828 2011-05-16 12:04 C-130H United States GA ANG 165AW/158AS [KSAV]
ADFEE4 159115 RS759 2011-05-16 12:04 C-9B United States USNR VR-61 [KNUW]
ADFEE4 159115 RS759 2011-05-16 11:52 C-9B United States USNR VR-61 [KNUW]
ADFE97 95-0098 --- 2011-05-16 11:50 C-12R+ United States USARC 2-228 AVN
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-05-16 10:56 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
ADFEEC 160048 CNV9352 2011-05-16 10:56 C-9B United States USNR VR-52 [KWRI]
ADFEEC 160048 CNV9352 2011-05-16 10:45 C-9B United States USNR VR-52 [KWRI]
AE014B 59-1522 NICE18 2011-05-16 10:20 KC-135R United States IL ANG 126ARW/108ARS [KBLV]
ADFDC6 93-1459 EPIC60 2011-05-16 10:09 C-130H United States NC ANG 145AW/156AS [KCLT]
ADFDC6 93-1459 EPIC60 2011-05-16 09:57 C-130H United States NC ANG 145AW/156AS [KCLT]
AE04DA 165832 CNV4026 2011-05-16 09:29 C-40A United States USNR VR-58 [KNIP]
AE0423 59-1505 NICE17 2011-05-16 08:31 KC-135R United States TN ANG 134ARW/151ARS [KTYS]
A7F642 N612AX --- 2011-05-16 08:18 DC-10 United States Omni Air International
AE014B 59-1522 NICE18 2011-05-16 07:02 KC-135R United States IL ANG 126ARW/108ARS [KBLV]
A69529 N523MC --- 2011-05-16 04:07 Boeing 747-2D7B United States Atlas Air
A3F876 N355MC --- 2011-05-16 03:38 B-747-341 United States Atlas Air
AE0423 59-1505 NICE17 2011-05-16 03:35 KC-135R United States TN ANG 134ARW/151ARS [KTYS]

AE1173 02-1101 --- 2011-05-15 22:12 C-17A United States USAF 437AW [KCHS]
AE1173 02-1101 RCH395 2011-05-15 21:55 C-17A United States USAF 437AW [KCHS]
AE119A 03-3117 RCH3117 2011-05-15 21:38 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
AE119A 03-3117 RCH3117 2011-05-15 21:27 C-17A United States MS ANG 172AW/183AS [KJAN]
ADFEEC 160048 JT733 2011-05-15 18:15 C-9B United States USNR VR-52 [KWRI]
ADFEED 160049 VV JU495 2011-05-15 17:37 C-9B United States USNR VR-56 [KNTU]
ADFED0 85-1262 1200 2011-05-15 17:33 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)
AE0434 ------ --- 2011-05-15 16:35 C-32 United States USAF
ADFE56 92-0375 --- 2011-05-15 16:33 C-20h United States USAFE 86AW/76AS [ETAR]
AE1E7E 166032 --- 2011-05-15 16:29 T-6B United States ---
A5D4AA N475LC --- 2011-05-15 16:23 Gulfstream IV United States L-3 Info Systems
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-15 16:06 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE030F 74-1673 --- 2011-05-15 15:08 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
ADFD05 95-0057 --- 2011-05-15 14:56 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE030F 74-1673 HAZRD 12 2011-05-15 14:50 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-15 14:46 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE04E4 59-1469 CODY02 2011-05-15 14:08 KC-135R United States AFRC 459ARW/756ARS [KADW]
ABF3FC N87 --- 2011-05-15 14:03 Challenger 601-3R United States FAA Flight Inspection
AE04E4 59-1469 CODY02 2011-05-15 13:56 KC-135R United States AFRC 459ARW/756ARS [KADW]
AE0227 86-0028 OPEC 76 2011-05-15 13:37 KC-10A United States USAF 305AMW [KWRI]
AE0300 78-0810 PITT 10 2011-05-15 12:36 C-130H United States AFRC 910AW/757AS [KYNG]
AE1E7E 166032 --- 2011-05-15 12:31 T-6B United States ---
AE113C 02-3672 --- 2011-05-15 11:36 T-6A United States USAF
AE10CE 165512 --- 2011-05-15 11:30 T-39G United States USN TW-6/VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFEED 160049 VV JU495 2011-05-15 11:22 C-9B United States USNR VR-56 [KNTU]
AE1150 165990 --- 2011-05-15 11:13 T-6A United States TW-6
ADFED0 85-1262 1200 2011-05-15 10:18 C-12U United States USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG)
A2B396 N273WA WOA8129 2011-05-15 09:31 MD11 United States World Airways
AE030F 74-1673 HAZRD 12 2011-05-15 09:27 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
AE030F 74-1673 HAZRD 12 2011-05-15 09:15 C-130H United States USAF 317AG [KDYS]
A7D27A N603AX --- 2011-05-15 07:01 DC-10 United States Omni Air International

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 12-14 May 2011 - Brasstown

Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.

AA2DC9 N755NA NAO756 2011-05-14 21:01 Boeing 757-28A United States North American Airlines
ADFDC8 93-1562 EPIC 62 2011-05-14 20:23 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
ADFDC8 93-1562 EPIC 62 2011-05-14 20:11 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
AE04AD 99-0104 --- 2011-05-14 19:38 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]
ADFEED 160049 --- 2011-05-14 18:53 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
ADFEED 160049 VV JU495 2011-05-14 18:35 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
AE07EC 96-0002 VOLT01 2011-05-14 17:37 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE0812 00-0176 RCH0176 2011-05-14 17:33 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE0528 69-0002 --- 2011-05-14 17:10 C-5A United States AFRC | 433AW | 68AS [KSKF]
A05408 N120DL RYN7126 2011-05-14 15:54 Boeing 767-332 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
ADFEE2 159113 VVJU 113 2011-05-14 14:33 C-9B United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
ADFEF0 161266 VVJS668 2011-05-14 14:27 C-9B United States USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ]
ADFEE2 159113 VVJU 113 2011-05-14 14:18 C-9B United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
AE0238 58-0074 STEEL82 2011-05-14 14:12 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
ADFDEB 94-6706 --- 2011-05-14 13:30 C-130H United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]
AE10B5 01-0186 RCH1186 2011-05-14 12:02 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
A5D4AA N475LC --- 2011-05-14 11:28 Gulfstream IV United States L-3 Info Systems
ADFF00 96-0112 --- 2011-05-14 10:54 C-12J United States USARMY | CARA AVN SECTION [KAPG]
AE152C 166378 --- 2011-05-14 10:52 C-37B United States USN | VR-1 [KADW]
ADFE7C 92-3283 VIKNG86 2011-05-14 09:42 C-130H United States AFRC | 934AW | 96AS [KMSP]
AE130C 166513 OTIS27 2011-05-14 09:38 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-352 [KNKX]
ADFE7A 92-3281 VIKNG81 2011-05-14 09:29 C-130H United States AFRC | 934AW | 96AS [KMSP]
AE0409 165737 --- 2011-05-14 09:28 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT]
AE025B 163692 --- 2011-05-14 07:26 C-20D United States USN | VR-1 [KADW]

A2A871 N270WA CMB0423 2011-05-13 21:13 MD-11 United States World Airways
AE0417 164405 GOTO FMS 2011-05-13 20:24 E-6B United States USN | VQ-3 [KTIK]
AE117E 02-1112 RCH2112 2011-05-13 17:06 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE117E 02-1112 RCH2112 2011-05-13 16:53 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE0227 86-0028 OPEC 76 2011-05-13 16:30 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]
AE0227 86-0028 OPEC 76 2011-05-13 16:18 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-13 15:51 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE0157 58-0083 TAZZ81 2011-05-13 14:59 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE030E 74-1671 VESPA 61 2011-05-13 14:59 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE030E 74-1671 VESPA 61 2011-05-13 14:46 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-13 14:39 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE20C2 07-7181 RCH645T 2011-05-13 14:29 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE018E 84-0100 NODAK 21 2011-05-13 14:24 C-21A United States ND ANG | 119WG | 117AS [KFAR]
AE0698 165153 --- 2011-05-13 14:21 C-20G United States USNR | VR-48 [KADW]
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-13 14:17 MC-130J United States ---
AE20C2 07-7181 RCH645T 2011-05-13 14:15 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE0698 165153 --- 2011-05-13 14:10 C-20G United States USNR | VR-48 [KADW]
A6FAA1 N549PA --- 2011-05-13 14:10 LEARJET 35 United States PHOENINXAIR
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-13 14:06 MC-130J United States ---
AE0305 73-1582 --- 2011-05-13 14:00 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
A6FAA1 N549PA --- 2011-05-13 13:56 LEARJET 35 United States PHOENINXAIR
AE030F 74-1673 HAZRD 12 2011-05-13 13:56 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-13 13:55 MC-130J United States ---
AE0305 73-1582 HAZRD 63 2011-05-13 13:47 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE030F 74-1673 HAZRD 12 2011-05-13 13:44 C-130H United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE29DD 08-3173 TBIRD15 2011-05-13 13:26 C-130J United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
AE29DD 08-3173 TBIRD15 2011-05-13 13:15 C-130J United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]
ADFEBD 96-0107 --- 2011-05-13 12:20 UC-35a1 United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AE07E8 95-0105 GRITS31 2011-05-13 11:42 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADD352 --- --- 2011-05-13 11:32 --- United States ---
AE0364 60-0347 TAZZ51 2011-05-13 11:30 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
A7D27A N603AX OAE801 2011-05-13 11:27 DC-10 United States OmniAirInternational
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-13 11:20 MC-130J United States ---
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-13 11:09 MC-130J United States ---
AE049C 59-1517 SODA81 2011-05-13 11:07 KC-135 United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE29D6 09-6209 --- 2011-05-13 10:44 MC-130J United States ---
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-05-13 10:32 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE04E4 59-1469 CODY02 2011-05-13 10:23 KC-135R United States AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW]
ADFDC7 93-1561 EPIC 73 2011-05-13 10:17 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]
AE049C 59-1517 SODA81 2011-05-13 09:32 KC-135 United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
249249 Various --- 2011-05-13 09:20 Various Various ---
A6F284 N547GA --- 2011-05-13 07:37 C90A United States ---
AE0153 63-8002 --- 2011-05-13 01:10 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0153 63-8002 TURBO81 2011-05-13 00:53 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0153 63-8002 TURBO81 2011-05-13 00:42 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0153 63-8002 TURBO81 2011-05-13 00:29 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]

A2C272 N277WA WOA9614 2011-05-12 23:31 MD-11F United States WorldAirways
AE121A 65-0973 KING 2011-05-12 23:12 HC-130P United States AFRC/347RQW/71RQS
A62778 N496MC --- 2011-05-12 20:58 Boeing 747-212B United States AtlasAir
AA06F9 N745VA --- 2011-05-12 20:48 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH35 2011-05-12 20:04 TE-8a United States 330thCTS
A5D4AA N475LC --- 2011-05-12 18:45 Gulfstream IV United States L-3 Info Systems
A9FBD4 N742VA --- 2011-05-12 18:10 B734-448 United States Vision Airlines
AE10CE 165512 --- 2011-05-12 18:06 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFEEC 160048 JT733 2011-05-12 16:50 C-9B United States USNR | VR-52 [KWRI]
ADFD01 95-0053 --- 2011-05-12 16:05 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE10CE 165512 --- 2011-05-12 15:58 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFC90 92-0335 --- 2011-05-12 15:33 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]
AE093A 00-1051 --- 2011-05-12 15:23 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE0157 58-0083 --- 2011-05-12 15:18 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
ADFD79 91-0509 --- 2011-05-12 15:18 C-26D United States OSACOM/PAT
AE0157 58-0083 TAZZ81 2011-05-12 15:06 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-12 14:54 T-1A United States 48thFTS
ADFC90 92-0335 --- 2011-05-12 14:51 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]
AE07F3 97-0041 RCH7041 2011-05-12 14:45 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE0271 63-8881 DIXIE26 2011-05-12 14:36 KC-135R United States UT ANG | 151ARW | 191ARS [KSLC]
AE07F3 97-0041 RCH7041 2011-05-12 14:32 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFCF5 95-0041 --- 2011-05-12 14:12 T-1A United States 48thFTS
00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-12 13:42 CH-149 Canada ---
AE270F ------ PUMA72 2011-05-12 12:20 C-130 United States USAF | 314AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE270F ------ PUMA72 2011-05-12 12:10 C-130 United States USAF | 314AW | 48AS [KLRF]
ADFEED 160049 CNV9461 2011-05-12 11:35 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
ADFCF5 95-0041 --- 2011-05-12 11:23 T-1A United States 48thFTS
AE0423 59-1505 --- 2011-05-12 09:48 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
0AC06F --- --- 2011-05-12 09:24 --- Colombia ---
00000A 149912 --- 2011-05-12 07:59 CH-149 Canada ---

Milcom Blog Logs - 14 May 2011 - USASA MidWest Collection Site

Time for another exclusive HF blog log report from the radio ranch at the USASA MidWest Collection Site.

4007.0 HF-USB
0031Z - NNN0SVW NCS for the Navy/MC Region 7 Missouri MARS 7H1B net

4035.9 HF-USB
0032Z - Army Region 7 MARS A7I net: AAA7RD / AAR7AT / AAR7OA-T
0105Z - AAM7MO NCS for the Army Region 7 MARS A7A net: AAM7EMO
1302Z - AAA7KS NCS for Army Region 7 MARS net: AAM7AMO / AAA7NE / AAT7CN

4038.5 HF-USB
0107Z - Navy/MC Region 4 Tennessee MARS 4H2B net: NNN0PCC
0203Z - Heavy QRM fm A7A net - Navy/MC Region 4 Alabama MARS 4A2B net: NNN0QAA

4470.5 HF-USB
0200Z - NNN0GLL NCS for the Navy/MC Region 8 North / South Dakota MARS 8S1B net: NNN0AXK / NNN0XFB

4517.0 HF-USB
1301Z - AFF5MN NCS for the Air Force North Central Area Region 5 Minnesota MARS 5MNS1 net: AFA5ZK

7302.0 HF-USB
1319Z - Air Force Region 6 MARS 6ADS1 net: AFA6BZ

7348.0 HF-USB
[04:22:04][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FR5FEM ][AL0] BER 14 SN 05
[04:22:10][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FR5FEM006 ][AL0] BER 13 SN 05
[06:02:45][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FC4FEM ][AL0] BER 16 SN 05
[06:15:29][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FC8FEM004 ][AL0] BER 17 SN 05
[07:01:00][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FR4FEM ][AL0] BER 15 SN 05
[07:02:52][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FC4FEM ][AL0] BER 17 SN 05
[07:05:13][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FX8 ][AL0] BER 18 SN 05
[07:05:18][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FR3FEM ][AL0] BER 18 SN 05
[07:22:41][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FR5FEM ][AL0] BER 16 SN 05
[07:24:52][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FC8FEM ][AL0] BER 14 SN 05
[08:02:51][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FC1 ][AL0] BER 17 SN 05
[10:03:15][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][FC1FEM ][AL0] BER 15 SN 05

7394.5 HF-LSB
1952Z - NNN0ASF (NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, NNN0ASF) participating in the ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST calz CQ & passes "listening on 7250" then works K9SK @ 1955Z

7424.0 HF-LSB
2319Z - WUG-2-Bravo (USACE Memphis District Office, Memphis, TN) participating in the ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST calz CQ & passes "listening on 7225" then works K4SJR (GA)

9025.0 HF-USB
[23:48:46][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][ADW ][AL0] BER 16 SN 06

9047.0 HF-USB
[02:33:42][CHN 01][SND][ ][TIS][AVS ][AL0] BER 12 SN 05

9106.0 HF-USB
[03:52:49][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][WWLNNN ][AL0] BER 13 SN 05

9121.5 HF-USB
0018Z - Link-11 data transmission

10162.0 HF-USB
[15:58:16][CHN 01][SND][ ][TIS][AVS ][AL0] BER 14 SN 05

11494.0 HF-USB
[20:45:29][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][N08 ][AL0] BER 16 SN 05
[21:22:12][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][I43 ][AL0] BER 14 SN 06
[21:37:24][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][N08 ][AL0] BER 18 SN 06
[22:17:16][CHN 01][SND][ ][TWS][N01 ][AL0] BER 16 SN 06

14402.0 HF-USB
1639Z - AAZ (FORT HUACHUCA, AZ) participating in the ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST works WA5FLV

14467.0 HF-USB
1704Z - NAJ (NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, GREAT LAKES, IL) participating in the ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST announces is listening for contacts on 14323.0

14478.5 HF-USB
1700Z - NWKJ (EX-USS YORKTOWN (CV-10)) participating in the ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST works (sounded like) KN8KAZ

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SBS1 MODE-S Log:

AE0146 59-1482 RCH9482 2011-05-14 23:10:06 KC-135R United States AFRC | 452AMW | 336ARS [KRIV]
AE03F4 84-0145 --- 2011-05-14 22:09:47 C-12U United States OSACOM/PATDet7DEArNG
AE14C3 161065 --- 2011-05-14 21:59:17 T-44A United States USN | TW-4 | VT-31 [KNGP]
AE020B 79-1713 QUEST 32 2011-05-14 21:51:15 KC-10A United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]
AE07A8 59-1508 RCH447 2011-05-14 21:22:08 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE03F4 84-0145 --- 2011-05-14 20:39:30 C-12U United States OSACOM/PATDet7DEArNG
AE068F 62-3534 --- 2011-05-14 20:30:17 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
ADFEE4 159115 RS903 2011-05-14 19:52:54 C-9B United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
AE068F 62-3534 --- 2011-05-14 19:50:48 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0592 58-0103 --- 2011-05-14 19:50:38 KC-135T United States USAF | 92ARW [KSKA]
AE0592 58-0103 --- 2011-05-14 19:35:58 KC-135T United States USAF | 92ARW [KSKA]
AE04C0 58-0124 --- 2011-05-14 18:38:56 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE07BC 62-3564 --- 2011-05-14 18:25:10 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE144F 05-5145 RCH5145 2011-05-14 18:19:33 C-17A United States AFRC | 452AMW | 729AS [KRIV]
AE04C0 58-0124 KANZA83 2011-05-14 18:13:45 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE07BC 62-3564 KANZA82 2011-05-14 18:13:45 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE07BC 62-3564 KANZA82 2011-05-14 17:58:01 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE04C0 58-0124 KANZA83 2011-05-14 17:57:55 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
ABAFB8 N852KS --- 2011-05-14 16:59:36 F33A United States ---
AE07BC 62-3564 KANZA82 2011-05-14 16:33:36 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE068F 62-3534 --- 2011-05-14 16:17:36 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE04C0 58-0124 KANZA83 2011-05-14 15:53:36 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
A826D3 N624TS N624TS 2011-05-14 15:19:32 PC-12/47 United States USAF | 1SOW [KHRT]
A826D3 N624TS N624TS 2011-05-14 15:07:22 PC-12/47 United States USAF | 1SOW [KHRT]
AE068F 62-3534 KANZA81 2011-05-14 14:20:19 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE010E 97-0401 S621 2011-05-14 12:24:04 C-37A United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW]
ADFEE4 159115 RS903 2011-05-14 03:34:38 C-9B United States USNR | VR-61 [KNUW]
AE04C8 59-1500 RCH9500 2011-05-14 00:31:05 KC-135R United States IL ANG | 126ARW | 108ARS [KBLV]