Air Guard to host three KC-135 associate wings

by Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke, National Guard Bureau

Three Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker wings will become active associate units beginning this summer, Air Force officials here announced Dec. 10.

Active-duty Airmen will be assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Wing in Birmingham, Ala., the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H.

They will begin reporting in July 2009, and the three active associations are expected to be fully operational by September 2011.

Under these associate organizations, the Air Guard wing will act as the host organization.

"New Hampshire's northeast coast location and very high quality of life make it an ideal location for the active-duty Airmen to train in and operate the KC-135," said Maj. Gen. Kenneth Clark, the New Hampshire National Guard adjutant general who is also a rated KC-135 pilot.

The assigned aircrew, maintenance and support personnel will work side-by-side with Guard members flying and maintaining the Air Guard's fleet of aircraft to accomplish the wing's missions including contingency deployments such as operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle.

All three units already have participated in these operations. Members of the 157th ARW deployed 768 Airmen to locations throughout the United States and the world in the past year. They are instrumental in the Northeast Tanker Task Force trans-Atlantic air bridge that supplies millions of pounds of fuel annually to in-flight military aircraft.

In addition to its federal mission, these units have also responded to domestic crises, including Hurricane Katrina.

In June, the Illinois governor ordered members of the 126th ARW to state active duty to support the Illinois Guard's flood control mission. More than 330 unit members patrolled levees, sandbagged and provided security to flood-ravaged towns on a 24-hour basis.

In September, the 126th completed its transition from the KC-135E to KC-135R aircraft.

The 117th ARW has roots to a flying squadron that was founded in Birmingham and federally recognized in 1922. It is one of the oldest active Air Guard flying units in the country.

"The Air National Guard and Air Force have always trained together and deployed together," said Capt. Angela Rogers, a 117th ARW spokeswoman. "This initiative will close the gap and now allow us the opportunity to also work day to day together."

Air Mobility Command officials at Scott AFB will maintain administrative control of the active-duty Airmen.

Air Force officials said the associated unit construct will provide greater day-to-day mission capability in the three wings through an increase in full-time manning.

"Total force integration builds on state and regional capabilities, thereby increasing economic efficiencies and enhancing the Air Force's ability to defend the homeland against emerging threats and respond to natural disasters," said Gen. Craig R. McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Such associations also generate efficiencies by sharing resources and reducing duplication of effort, increasing overall air refueling capability, and preserving a corporate body of knowledge.

They also help to improve aircrew and maintenance expertise by capitalizing on the long-term experience of Air National Guard members.

"Partnering with regular Air Force counterparts is a win-win for the Air Force," said Maj. Gen. Emmett Titshaw, acting director of the Air National Guard. "It allows our highly experienced citizen-Airmen to share their knowledge and experience with their regular Air Force teammates, and it provides the regular Air Force KC-135 force with additional opportunities for training and deployments.

"The war on terrorism has been a total force fight all along," he said. "By combining regular Air Force and Air National Guard Airmen and resources, the total force provides tailorable units with unparalleled responsiveness and global reach."

European Command coordinates difficult rescue at sea

By Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dana M. Clark

U.S. European Command Headquarters and U.S. Air Forces-Europe joined forces to conduct a long distance rescue mission off the coast of Ireland, Dec. 10, 2008.

The Rescue Coordination Center in the United Kingdom contacted the U.S. military requesting assistance to evacuate a severely injured crewman onboard the M/V Anna Rickmers, a cargo ship operating 460 miles offshore.

The U.S. military dispatched two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Lakenheath, U.K., along with an MC-130 Hercules airplane and KC-135 refueling aircraft, both from Mildenhall, U.K., to conduct the rescue.

USEUCOM's Joint Operations Center Team Chief, Navy Capt. Gregory F. Stephens, said, "The success of this operation is attributed to the capability of the European Command staff, Air Forces Europe and our component commands."

The injured man was taken to the Shannon International Airport and then transported to the hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition.

"There is no doubt about the resolve of any person involved in this time-critical operation, and all can take pride in the outcome of this complex display of communications, planning, and airmanship."

Nations Gather to Prep for Black Sea Interoperability Exercise

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Meredith, USS Enterprise Public Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, hosted representatives of 11 nations Dec. 2-4 for the initial planning conference for the 37th annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel..

BALTOPS 2009 will take place in the Baltic Sea June 8-19, 2009 and is the largest international exercise organized in the Baltic.

The purpose of BALTOPS is to promote mutual understanding and maritime interoperability between U.S. Navy, NATO and Partnership for Peace (PFP) participants through a series of multilateral training exercises. Carrier Strike Group 12 is assigned as the primary planning, coordination and execution command for the exercise.

For the 2009 BALTOPS exercise, 12 countries are scheduled to participate: Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

"The purpose of BALTOPS is to bring all of the nations together in one exercise," said Cmdr. J.G. Olaf Albrecht, the head of the delegation from the German Navy Fleet Headquarters. "We learn how other navies work and how to live together in the Baltic Sea, especially the nations which are former Soviet nations such as Lithuania and Latvia. It's a very educational experience."

The initial planning conference is only one step in the preparation for a successful BALTOPS.

"We have more planning conferences left; the main planning conference will be hosted in Germany," said Lt. Sam Bethune, Carrier Strike Group 12 exercise lead planner for BALTOPS. "And the final planning conference will be hosted by Poland. Not only are these nations helping to plan the exercise, but they're hosting our conferences so we can learn a little bit about their country and culture as we do the planning."

BALTOPS is an important experience because it improves interoperability among the participating nations and creates forces that are able to easily integrate into multinational, multiwarfare operations.

"It's a great exercise and a great experience for everybody who will take part because it's unique," said Albrecht. "Normally, we don't train with the United States, so this is the only time we have training with Americans inside the Baltic. It's a very important thing."

Through the dedication and the hard work of everyone involved, Bethune hopes this upcoming BALTOPS will be as successful as the previous 36 BALTOPS.

"We had great participation at this conference," said Bethune. "We hope for even better participation at our next conference in Germany. We accomplished all of our goals, so we're moving ahead in pretty good shape. It was a very successful event, and having it here in downtown Norfolk was a treat."

USS Rodney M. Davis Intercepts 4.5 Metric Tons of Cocaine

USS RODNEY M. DAVIS, At Sea (NNS) -- While on patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, units assigned to the U.S. Navy's 4th Fleet and the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a fishing vessel carrying more than 4 metric tons of cocaine Dec 5.

The combined team of USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60), with embarked Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL-43) Det. 2, and U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 106 intercepted the fishing vessel in an early morning interdiction, capturing nine suspected narcotics smugglers and the large cargo of cocaine with an estimated import value of $90 million.

A search of the vessel revealed the large amount of cocaine. The narcotics were seized under the authority of the Coast Guard LEDET.

The coordinated actions of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) were instrumental to the successful interdiction of narcotics.

Rodney M. Davis, homeported in Everett, Wash., is currently deployed in Latin America under the operational control of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (NAVSO) and U.S. 4th Fleet, conducting counter illicit trafficking operations in support of JIATF-South, U.S. law enforcement and U.S. and participating nations' drug control policy.

Rodney M. Davis is also supporting the U.S. Maritime Strategy by conducting theater security cooperation (TSC) events in the Caribbean and Latin America. TSC encompasses a robust strategy that includes military-to-military exchanges, multi-national exercises and training, diplomatic port visits, community relations activities and Project Handclasp distributions.

Army unit augments Air Force to boost troop support

by Senior Airman Clinton Atkins, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

As U.S. forces prepare to ramp up the operations tempo in Operation Enduring Freedom, a new unit here is helping prepare cargo to airdrop to the troops on the ground.

The Army's 824th Riggers unit, a reserve unit based out of Ft. Bragg, N.C., began operations to support Air Force airdrops Dec. 3.

"We are here to rig life-sustaining food, water, fuel, ammunition and any other life support systems needed for airdrop in the theater of operations for the warfighter," said Army CW4 Hervy Tyndall, 824th Riggers Det. 7 commander. "Our main expectation is to provide excellent support to troops in both OIF and OEF."

With a crew of eight, the riggers build container delivery systems. Once a container is built, it is placed on top of hand-made padding constructed from energy dissipating material -- a thick cardboard-like substance. After a CDS is loaded it is rigged for airdrop with either a high or low-altitude parachute depending on the mission. Air Force and Army personnel together will then conduct two joint inspections -- first upon delivery of the materials and again when the plane is loaded.

By making this a joint effort it allows the C-17 Globemaster IIIs to fully utilize their airdrop capabilities, he said.

"By the Army and Air Force working together on this, it helps maximize the potential in the airlift support we can provide to the troops on ground," Chief Tyndall said.

The unit recently completed their first order, which consisted of 28,000 pounds of bottled water to be airdropped in Afghanistan.

The 824th Riggers are committed to prepare 40 bundles for airdrop per week. The unit hopes to assume a larger role in the near future.

By January, the 824th Riggers plan to increase capabilities to three airdrops per week, said Chief Tyndall.

With only eight people, working out the logistics and setting up a work area while rigging cargo for airdrop is proving to be very challenging, he said. But the Air Force is making the unit's transition much smoother.

"The Air Force is being very helpful," Chief Tyndall said. "Right now the Air Force is furnishing 95 percent of our equipment."

Since the current facility's size prevents them from packing their own parachutes, the riggers must order them pre-packed from their home unit.

"We can make do with this facility until we can get a larger one, but the storage area right now is a major issue," he said.

Soon, the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron will build a second level for storage allowing the riggers to have more floor space.

"We're going to have a break area, office area and a place for our expendable goods once we're fully set up," said Army Sgt. Karol Koval, 824th Riggers airdrop specialist.

The 824th Riggers has set up an assembly line to expedite the work, but will rely on individual strengths to get them down the long road ahead.

"Everyone has special talents," Sergeant Koval said. "Somebody may be quicker on one section of the rigging procedure and we'll incorporate that into what we do, but no one is going to be doing the same job the entire time they are here. We're going to rotate them around so they can become fully versed in the entire rigging procedure.

"It's going to be total chaos at times," Sergeant Koval said. "When we have our down time we'll make sure everything is ready for the next mission; we'll make sure we take a breather if there's extra time. We'll put in whatever time it takes to complete the mission."

No matter how hard the day gets, they'll always keep in mind that somewhere out there troops down range will continue to reap the benefits of the riggers' hard work.

"A day of labor to me is good," he said. "You get in there and get the job done and it gives you a sense of accomplishment.

"A successful mission for us is a successful mission for the troops on the ground because they're getting the supplies they need to get the job done," he said. "In places like Afghanistan they could be several miles from a road and an airdrop may be the only means available to resupply them."

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Missile Defense Flight Test Results in Successful Intercept

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Missile Defense Agency announced today (Dec. 8) it has completed an important exercise and flight test involving a successful intercept by a ground-based interceptor missile designed to protect the United States against a limited long-range ballistic missile attack.

The flight test results will help to further refine the performance of numerous Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) elements able to provide a defense against the type of long-range ballistic missile that could be used to attack the nation with a weapon of mass destruction.

For this exercise, a threat-representative target missile was launched from Kodiak, Alaska at 3:04 p.m. (EST). This long-range ballistic target was tracked by several land- and sea-based radars, which sent targeting information to the interceptor missile. At 3:23 p.m. (EST)the ground-based interceptor was launched from the Ronald W. Reagan Missile Defense Site, located at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), Calif. The interceptor's exoatmospheric kill vehicle was carried into the target's predicted trajectory in space, maneuvered to the target, performed discrimination
and intercepted the threat warhead.

This was the first time an operational crew located at the alternate fire control center at Ft. Greely, Alaska remotely launched the interceptor from Vandenberg AFB. In previous interceptor launches from Vandenberg, military crews at the fire control center at Schriever AFB, Colo., remotely launched the interceptor.

The target was successfully tracked by a transportable AN/TPY-2 radar located in Juneau, Alaska, a U.S. Navy Aegis BMD ship with SPY-1 radar, the Upgraded Early Warning Radar at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and the Sea-Based X-band radar. Each sensor sent information to the fire control system, which integrated the data together to provide the most accurate target trajectory for the interceptor.

The interceptor's exoatmospheric kill vehicle is the component that collides directly with a target warhead in space to perform a "hit to kill" intercept using only the force of the collision to totally destroy the target warhead.

Initial indications are that all components performed as designed.

Program officials will evaluate system performance based upon telemetry and other data obtained during the test.

This was the 37th successful hit-to-kill intercept of 47 attempts since 2001 for the Ballistic Missile Defense System. Operational ground-based interceptors are currently deployed at Ft. Greely, Alaska, and Vandenberg AFB, protecting the nation, and allies against ballistic missile attack.

Airmen, Marines join forces during exercise at Kadena

By Staff Sgt. Angelique Perez, 18th Wing Public Affairs


Chaplain (Capt.) Martin King (left) and Chaplain (Col.) Clifton Perry set up a cordon after discovering a simulated unexploded ordnance outside Chapel 2 Dec. 4 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The scenario is part of Exercise Beverly High 09-01, a joint Air Force-Marine Corps exercise designed to test the ability of both services to execute their critical missions under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Japan-based Airmen and Marines came together for Exercise Beverly High 09-01 the first week of December at Kadena Air Base.

Airmen of the 18th Wing integrated with Marines from Marine Corps Station Iawkuni as they executed their missions under simulated combat conditions.

About 35 aircraft and 700 Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 12 took part in the training, with Marine F/A-18s and AV-8 Harriers flying alongside 18th Wing aircraft as well as flying "red air" sorties against the wing. KC-130 refueling aircraft from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma also participated in the exercise.

"The Marine aircraft are providing a realistic threat replication to challenge our F-15 (Eagle) pilots," said Maj. Michelle Shicks, an 18th Wing weapons and tactics officer. "They are also supporting the joint force commander's objectives by working in conjunction with the F-15s to employ air-to-ground ordnance and destroy enemy targets."

For the Marines, the chance to integrate their air operations with the 18th Wing's was invaluable.

"Joint training allows us to train as we fight," said Marine Capt. Jeff Mueller, a weapons systems training officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242. "It also allows us to iron out our differences in training and learn from our mistakes so that we can maximize lethality in combat."

This type of joint training opportunity is limited in Okinawa, and both services made the most of it.

"This is a rare opportunity to stay in our local area and conduct joint training with an air-to-air mission happening with a simultaneous air-to-ground mission, all within the same airspace," Major Shicks said. "(We're able to) employ in a joint integration arena, sharing new tactics, techniques and procedures and refining current employment procedures to better prepare for combat against any enemy."

While the flying operation was a huge part of the exercise, every facet of the wing's wartime mission was tested. To validate unit readiness, the 18th Wing Plans and Programs Office exercises division, along with more than 300 exercise evaluation team members, created dozens of tough but realistic wartime scenarios to test Airmen on their critical wartime skills.

"Scenarios range from responding to an attack by a hostile nation to apprehending someone who absent-mindedly drives through one of the gates without showing an ID," said Lt. Col. Steven Plank the 18th Wing Plans and Programs chief.

Other areas of evaluation included self-aid and buddy care responses to medical scenarios, ranging from loss of a limb, severe head trauma and loss of blood to mild cases of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

"The exercise is going well," Colonel Plank said. "There are a bunch of Airmen who were not here for the (Operational Readiness Inspection) that are learning about the tremendous effort it takes to conduct sustained combat operations."

The exercise also allowed units to prepare for the deployment process by sending Airmen through the Installation Deployment Readiness Center where they are processed and briefed for simulated deployments to various locations around the world.

"Training exercises like this help us put into practice the proper response procedures involved with a hostile environment," said Airman 1st Class Timothy Stencil, a tech controller with the 18th Communications Squadron. "The more we prepare at home station, the more it will become second nature to respond correctly when the time comes to perform in a real-world situation."

Airmen practiced donning gas masks and other protective equipment during different alarm and Mission Oriented Protective Posture levels. They also trained to follow the procedures for each specific level and practice accomplishing their mission in full MOPP gear.

"The exercise permits training under more stressful conditions than can be achieved on a daily basis," Colonel Plank said. "Additionally, it helps individuals and units gain confidence in their abilities before entering actual combat."

Sailors Get Green Bay Underway for Maiden Voyage

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The future USS Green Bay "sailed away" from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Avondale Operations Dec. 1 on its maiden voyage, manned for the first time by the ship's crew.

This milestone marks the government-industry team's production completion of LPD 20, which is the fourth of LPD 17-class of amphibious transport dock ships to progress from keel laying to delivery at the Northrop Grumman shipyards along the Gulf Coast.

Green Bay will first sail to its homeport of San Diego before sailing to Long Beach, Calif., for commissioning in January.

Once commissioned, Green Bay and its crew will begin a succession of sea trials to thoroughly test the ship's systems and to complete crucial certifications. USS Green Bay will conduct missile and gun combat systems ship qualification trials (CSSQT), during which the crew will fire the ship's rolling air frame missiles and MK 46 Mod 2 30mm guns as well as exercising the ship's comprehensive detect-to-engage capability. Well-deck certification and underway replenishment qualification will also be part of the steady progression toward mission readiness.

Green Bay will join three sister ships of the same class already in the fleet. USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS New Orleans (LPD 18) are currently operating with the fleet. Meanwhile, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) is completing its post shakedown availability in its homeport of Norfolk, Va.

Milcom Blog Logs (S mode) - Nov 2008 - Central Florida

Here are Jack's November S-mode intercepts for November. Thanks Jack.

AE0157 --- 58-0083 K35R 121stARW/OH-ANG 11:08:29.000 2008-11-28
AE0157 TAZZ82 58-0083 K35R 121stARW/OH-ANG 11:17:42.656 2008-11-28
AE0197 --- 84-0137 LJ35 457thAS 13:24:44.390 2008-11-28
AE0197 JOSA 112 84-0137 LJ35 457thAS 13:25:41.078 2008-11-28
A4BC7A --- N404LC C30 LyndenAirCargo 10:32:12.116 2008-11-26
ADFDD0 --- 92-3328 BE20 228thAviationRegiment 12:32:10.554 2008-11-26
ADFDD0 C12V 92-3328 BE20 228thAviationRegiment 12:39:56.945 2008-11-26
AE10C0 --- 01-0197 C17 437thAW 14:55:19.679 2008-11-26
AE10C0 RCH1197 01-0197 C17 437thAW 14:55:19.679 2008-11-26
AE1288 --- 66-0217 C30 9thSOS 12:07:43.273 2008-11-26
AE1288 SHADO91 66-0217 C30 9thSOS 12:07:56.070 2008-11-26
ADFDB1 --- 91-0108 GFL4 OSACOM/PAT 15:58:13.859 2008-11-25
ADFDB1 RACER01 91-0108 GFL4 OSACOM/PAT 14:20:48.187 2008-11-25
ADFEDE --- 86-0088 BE20 Det8/FL-ArNG 16:57:37.906 2008-11-25
AE0216 --- 83-0079 DC10 305thAMW 10:20:53.765 2008-11-25
AE0216 HOIST96 83-0079 DC10 305thAMW 10:22:01.140 2008-11-25
AE02C6 --- 89-9102 C30 758thAS/AFRC 13:11:51.296 2008-11-25
AE02C6 VADER02 89-9102 C30 758thAS/AFRC 13:12:53.703 2008-11-25
AE02CB --- 90-9107 C30 908thAW 09:43:36.171 2008-11-25
AE02CB VADER 07 90-9107 C30 908thAW 09:44:56.203 2008-11-25
AE0566 --- 85-0009 C5 337thAS 14:38:19.062 2008-11-25
AE065F --- 60-0346 K35T 171stARS/MichiganANG 13:28:28.281 2008-11-25
AE07C5 --- 64-14830 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 08:21:55.140 2008-11-25
AE07C5 BOLT21 64-14830 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 08:28:34.421 2008-11-25
AE08F8 --- 84-24375 BE20 228thAviationRegiment 10:51:25.187 2008-11-25
AE08F8 00000000 84-24375 BE20 228thAviationRegiment 10:51:25.187 2008-11-25
AE10E9 --- 2003 C30J CoastGuard 15:32:08.281 2008-11-25
AE115E --- 01-0030 GLF5 310thAS 11:32:19.171 2008-11-25
AE11E9 --- 79-0003 E3TF 966thAACTS 13:29:52.843 2008-11-25
AE11E9 SNTRY50 79-0003 E3TF 966thAACTS 13:29:59.265 2008-11-25
AE123A --- 04-4128 C17 6thAS 13:35:48.203 2008-11-25
AE123A RCH489 04-4128 C17 6thAS 13:35:52.750 2008-11-25
AE144D --- 05-5143 C17 729thAS/AFRC 09:57:48.593 2008-11-25
AE144D RCH655 05-5143 C17 729thAS/AFRC 09:58:31.343 2008-11-25
AE1466 --- 06-6168 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 10:28:58.468 2008-11-25
AE1466 RCH485 06-6168 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 10:31:52.437 2008-11-25
A6FAA1 --- N549PA LJ35 PHOENINXAIR 09:28:42.593 2008-11-24
AE0566 --- 85-0009 C5 337thAS 19:45:32.687 2008-11-24
AE05A6 --- 62-3533-8021x K35R 319thARW 11:19:52.437 2008-11-24
AE07C5 --- 64-14830 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 10:48:55.609 2008-11-24
AE07C5 PISTN11 64-14830 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 11:07:24.093 2008-11-24
AE087E --- 01-0028 GLF5 310thAS 06:07:26.203 2008-11-24
AE087E SPAR25 01-0028 GLF5 310thAS 06:08:42.812 2008-11-24
AE10B7 --- 01-0188 C17 437thAW 11:00:09.421 2008-11-24
AE10B7 LIFTR31 01-0188 C17 437thAW 11:00:31.562 2008-11-24
AE1203 --- 89-0271 BE20 224thMIB 09:51:56.593 2008-11-24
AE1203 SUNNV 44 89-0271 BE20 224thMIB 11:03:40.468 2008-11-24
AE1224 --- ------ C30 67stSOS 11:06:18.671 2008-11-24
AE1224 KING 21 ------ C30 67stSOS 11:06:27.093 2008-11-24
AE1240 --- 04-4135 C17 6thAS 19:01:28.187 2008-11-24
AE1240 RCH492 04-4135 C17 6thAS 19:04:46.765 2008-11-24
AE1287 --- 69-5820 C30 9thSOS 14:19:09.703 2008-11-24
AE1287 SHADO 91 69-5820 C30 9thSOS 14:19:25.703 2008-11-24
AE12BC --- 69-5823 C30 9thSOS 14:21:05.343 2008-11-24
AE12BC DAGDA99 69-5823 C30 9thSOS 14:22:20.906 2008-11-24
AE1466 --- 06-6168 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 15:39:51.093 2008-11-24
AE1466 RCH485 06-6168 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 15:39:53.125 2008-11-24
AE146D --- 07-7175 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 16:33:17.390 2008-11-24
AE146D RCH490 07-7175 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 16:34:26.812 2008-11-24
320000 --- mm.... P180 ITALIANAIRFORCE 12:23:36.843 2008-11-23
ADFEB4 --- 73-1677 B742 1stACCS 20:00:58.343 2008-11-23
ADFEB4 GORDO01 73-1677 B742 1stACCS 20:01:12.953 2008-11-23
ADFEDE --- 86-0088 BE20 Det8/FL-ArNG 08:54:41.265 2008-11-23
AE02CC --- 90-9108 C30 757thAS/AFRC 10:18:48.171 2008-11-23
AE03DD --- 165353 C30 VMGR-452 12:53:53.718 2008-11-23
AE03DD NY165353 165353 C30 VMGR-452 13:01:35.718 2008-11-23
AE0413 --- 164386 E6 VQ4 09:54:46.046 2008-11-23
AE0413 GOTO FMS 164386 E6 VQ4 09:56:02.546 2008-11-23
AE04F6 --- 58-0069 K35T 91stARS/6thAMW 14:51:01.218 2008-11-23
AE0668 --- 62-3523 K35R 99thARS/19thARW 12:49:13.937 2008-11-23
AE0668 KANZA92 62-3523 K35R 99thARS/19thARW 12:53:46.125 2008-11-23
AE07C5 --- 64-14830 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 15:00:19.578 2008-11-23
AE08E0 --- 01-1935 C30J 193rdSOS/193rdSOWPA-ANG 10:24:58.609 2008-11-23
AE08E0 BATON61 01-1935 C30J 193rdSOS/193rdSOWPA-ANG 10:25:24.359 2008-11-23
AE10EB --- 2005 C30J CoastGuard 13:08:08.187 2008-11-23
AE1141 --- 165975 TEX2 TW-6 14:33:36.359 2008-11-23
AE114B --- 165985 TEX2 TW-6 14:33:07.718 2008-11-23
AE1464 --- 06-6166 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 15:38:05.390 2008-11-23
AE1464 RCH6166 06-6166 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 15:38:13.312 2008-11-23
AE1470 --- 07-7178 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 10:07:58.515 2008-11-23
AE1470 RCH497 07-7178 C17 3rdAS/436thAW 10:09:24.593 2008-11-23
AE14F5 --- 65-0970 C30 39thRQS/AFRC 16:11:06.187 2008-11-23
AE14F5 KING 70 65-0970 C30 39thRQS/AFRC 16:11:06.187 2008-11-23
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 13:51:58.593 2008-11-22
AC91C8 --- N909NA T38 NASA 11:27:48.015 2008-11-22
AE02CB --- 90-9107 C30 908thAW 11:15:37.296 2008-11-22
AE02CB VADER 07 90-9107 C30 908thAW 11:23:49.500 2008-11-22
AE02CC --- 90-9108 C30 757thAS/AFRC 15:49:38.265 2008-11-22
AE02CC VADER 08 90-9108 C30 757thAS/AFRC 15:50:32.093 2008-11-22
AE087E --- 01-0028 GLF5 310thAS 06:32:09.906 2008-11-22
AE087E SPAR25 01-0028 GLF5 310thAS 06:34:07.234 2008-11-22
AE087F --- 01-0029 GLF5 310thAS 14:07:35.656 2008-11-22
AE087F SPAR32 01-0029 GLF5 310thAS 14:08:24.937 2008-11-22
AE123A --- 04-4128 C17 6thAS 13:50:40.593 2008-11-22
AE123A RCH515 04-4128 C17 6thAS 13:50:43.671 2008-11-22
AE1F36 --- 07-2039 H72 --- 08:34:04.765 2008-11-22
AE1F36 72039 07-2039 H72 --- 08:41:40.031 2008-11-22
320000 --- mm.... P180 ITALIANAIRFORCE 13:27:47.093 2008-11-21
320000 32BV mm.... P180 ITALIANAIRFORCE 13:30:04.109 2008-11-21
43C3A3 --- ZH105 E3CF 8and23SQ 14:02:06.078 2008-11-21
43C3A3 SOLEX01 ZH105 E3CF 8and23SQ 14:03:43.734 2008-11-21
ADFE24 --- 2003 C30J --- 18:42:16.718 2008-11-21
ADFECD --- 84-0487 BE20 ??? USARMY 16:11:29.515 2008-11-21
ADFED1 --- 85-1263 BE20 OSACOMDet.56PR-ArNG 08:40:46.703 2008-11-21
ADFEEA --- 160046 DC93 VMR-1 14:33:10.765 2008-11-21
ADFEEA @@@@@@@@ 160046 DC93 VMR-1 14:42:48.656 2008-11-21
ADFEED --- 160049 DC93 VR-52 13:12:44.812 2008-11-21
ADFEF0 --- 161266 DC93 VR-46 17:58:30.937 2008-11-21
AE0255 --- 98-1357 C30J 135thAS/MDANG 11:29:13.000 2008-11-21
AE0255 CRAB57 98-1357 C30J 135thAS/MDANG 11:36:59.437 2008-11-21
AE0413 --- 164386 E6 VQ4 17:54:44.578 2008-11-21
AE0413 GOTO FMS 164386 E6 VQ4 17:55:53.000 2008-11-21
AE0480 --- 60-0324 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 08:11:25.468 2008-11-21
AE0480 BOLT12 60-0324 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 11:57:51.750 2008-11-21
AE04D7 --- 165829 B737 VR-58 16:19:28.906 2008-11-21
AE04D7 CKLIED 3 165829 B737 VR-58 16:19:35.062 2008-11-21
AE04E1 --- 58-0120 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 09:52:49.906 2008-11-21
AE04E1 PISTN01 58-0120 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 13:01:26.250 2008-11-21
AE061E --- 84-0208 C30 142ndAS/DE-ANG 13:17:27.593 2008-11-21
AE061E CARMEN3 84-0208 C30 142ndAS/DE-ANG 13:17:29.859 2008-11-21
AE0624 --- 89-0155 C30 105thAS/118thAW 12:49:27.406 2008-11-21
AE0624 EVAC105 89-0155 C30 105thAS/118thAW 12:50:56.468 2008-11-21
AE0668 --- 62-3523 K35R 99thARS/19thARW 14:05:04.218 2008-11-21
AE0668 KANZA92 62-3523 K35R 99thARS/19thARW 14:06:34.593 2008-11-21
AE080B --- 99-0165 C17 62ndAW 14:20:45.828 2008-11-21
AE080B HARD77 99-0165 C17 62ndAW 14:21:35.125 2008-11-21
AE087F --- 01-0029 GLF5 310thAS 11:10:40.046 2008-11-21
AE087F SPAR32 01-0029 GLF5 310thAS 11:16:37.140 2008-11-21
AE08E0 --- 01-1935 C30J 193rdSOS/193rdSOWPA-ANG 16:42:13.062 2008-11-21
AE0976 --- 165833 B737 VR-59 18:56:18.187 2008-11-21
AE0976 CNV467B 165833 B737 VR-59 18:58:08.796 2008-11-21
AE1237 --- 03-3126 C17 6thAS 18:34:14.703 2008-11-21
AE1237 RCH494 03-3126 C17 6thAS 18:35:30.671 2008-11-21
AE14F5 --- 65-0970 C30 39thRQS/AFRC 11:43:41.421 2008-11-21
AE14F5 KING 70 65-0970 C30 39thRQS/AFRC 11:46:10.140 2008-11-21
43C3A3 --- ZH105 E3CF 8and23SQ 16:56:09.343 2008-11-20
43C3A3 SOLEX01 ZH105 E3CF 8and23SQ 16:56:49.093 2008-11-20
A36D3D --- N32PA LJ36 PhoenixAirGroup 19:22:53.656 2008-11-20
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 18:26:09.859 2008-11-20
AD4C1E --- N956NA T38 NASA 18:39:33.421 2008-11-20
AD64C1 --- N962NA T38 NASA 17:08:05.156 2008-11-20
AD7754 --- N967NA T38 NASA 16:14:24.812 2008-11-20
ADFD65 --- 88-2101 C30 102ndRQSNY-ANG 09:21:30.265 2008-11-20
ADFD65 KING 21 88-2101 C30 102ndRQSNY-ANG 09:22:44.593 2008-11-20
ADFDE4 --- 86-0403 GLF3 89thAW/99thAS 08:03:57.984 2008-11-20
ADFDE4 S60403 86-0403 GLF3 89thAW/99thAS 08:05:22.593 2008-11-20
ADFE5D --- 90-1794 C30 164thAS/OH-ANG 09:54:48.421 2008-11-20
ADFE5D HERC80 90-1794 C30 164thAS/OH-ANG 09:56:11.531 2008-11-20
ADFEE7 --- 159118 DC93 VR-56 18:39:59.625 2008-11-20
AE0193 --- 84-0126 LJ35 118thAS/103rdAWCT-ANG 17:18:46.562 2008-11-20
AE0193 YANKE00 84-0126 LJ35 118thAS/103rdAWCT-ANG 17:22:06.328 2008-11-20
AE0256 --- 98-1358 C30J 135thAS/MDANG 16:13:17.015 2008-11-20
AE036F --- 98-0009 C550 OSACOMDet4DC-ArNG 08:27:58.140 2008-11-20
AE036F P271C877 98-0009 C550 OSACOMDet4DC-ArNG 08:28:56.843 2008-11-20
AE0433 --- 63-8041 K35R 72ndARS/AFRC 09:54:55.765 2008-11-20
AE04E1 --- 58-0120 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 10:50:47.375 2008-11-20
AE04E1 PISTN44 58-0120 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 20:24:28.453 2008-11-20
AE04F6 --- 58-0069 K35T 92ndARW 10:50:46.218 2008-11-20
AE07F7 --- 97-0045 C17 437thAW 20:17:32.765 2008-11-20
AE07F7 LIFTR52 97-0045 C17 437thAW 20:17:44.140 2008-11-20
AE123D --- 04-4132 C17 6thAS 06:03:33.312 2008-11-20
AE123D RCH496 04-4132 C17 6thAS 06:06:30.906 2008-11-20
AE1445 --- 05-3145 C30J 463rdAG 16:47:18.093 2008-11-20
43C3A3 --- ZH105 E3CF 8and23SQ 17:40:43.671 2008-11-19
43C3A3 SOLEX01 ZH105 E3CF 8and23SQ 17:40:43.671 2008-11-19
AE04A6 --- 63-8033 K35R 100thARW 18:07:11.609 2008-11-19
AE05F7 --- 69-5824 C30 347thRQW 18:02:07.125 2008-11-19
AE05F7 KING 24 69-5824 C30 347thRQW 18:02:13.578 2008-11-19
AE0697 --- 64-14833 K35R 91stARS/6thAMW 09:20:10.921 2008-11-19
43C3A3 --- ZH105 E3CF 8 and 23 SQ 17:16:57.294 2008-11-18
43C3A3 RRR7008 ZH105 E3CF 8 and 23 SQ 17:17:37.107 2008-11-18
ADFCAC --- 92-0363 BE40 ??? 48th FTS 14:06:16.029 2008-11-18
ADFE5D --- 90-1794 C30 164th AS / OH-ANG 09:24:45.747 2008-11-18
ADFE5D HERC80 90-1794 C30 164th AS / OH-ANG 09:25:08.404 2008-11-18
ADFED1 --- 85-1263 BE20 OSACOM Det. 56 PR-ArNG 15:45:26.747 2008-11-18
ADFEE7 --- 159118 DC93 VR-56 17:47:40.419 2008-11-18
ADFEE7 @@@@@@@@ 159118 DC93 VR-56 17:53:16.107 2008-11-18
ADFEEF --- 160051 DC93 VR-52 13:06:10.451 2008-11-18
ADFEEF @@@@@@@@ 160051 DC93 VR-52 13:07:29.326 2008-11-18
AE0193 --- 84-0126 LJ35 118th AS/103rd AW CT-ANG 11:00:29.857 2008-11-18
AE0193 YANKE00 84-0126 LJ35 118th AS/103rd AW CT-ANG 11:01:25.716 2008-11-18
AE022C --- 86-0035 DC10 305th AMW 06:19:03.998 2008-11-18
AE022C TEAM57 86-0035 DC10 305th AMW 06:25:01.685 2008-11-18
AE0234 --- 87-0122 DC10 305th AMW 06:18:05.639 2008-11-18
AE0234 ETHYL10 87-0122 DC10 305th AMW 06:18:24.389 2008-11-18
AE0406 --- 99-0402 GLF5 89th AW/99th AS 09:38:17.185 2008-11-18
AE0406 S2932 99-0402 GLF5 89th AW/99th AS 09:39:50.794 2008-11-18
AE0406 S3094 99-0402 GLF5 89th AW/99th AS 12:27:34.247 2008-11-18
AE0484 --- 62-3509 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 17:43:35.576 2008-11-18
AE05E3 --- 88-4401 C30 95th AS/440th AW / AFRC 17:13:21.169 2008-11-18
AE06C8 --- 161504 BE20 Atlanta 09:56:51.044 2008-11-18
AE06CF --- 161309 BE20 Washington 08:09:27.935 2008-11-18
AE10D6 --- 165520 T39 VT-86 19:07:43.600 2008-11-18
AE11FF --- 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 10:27:41.154 2008-11-18
AE11FF SUNNY31 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 10:28:57.076 2008-11-18
AE1237 --- 03-3126 C17 6th AS 09:43:49.701 2008-11-18
AE1237 RCH494 03-3126 C17 6th AS 09:44:17.732 2008-11-18
AE1240 --- 04-4135 C17 6th AS 08:17:22.514 2008-11-18
AE1240 RCH492 04-4135 C17 6th AS 08:17:35.873 2008-11-18
AE1388 --- 03-8154 C30J 815th AS / AFRC 13:06:01.826 2008-11-18
AE1388 RCH273 03-8154 C30J 815th AS / AFRC 13:06:32.091 2008-11-18
AE1461 --- 06-6163 C17 21st AS/60th AMW 05:57:44.232 2008-11-18
AE1467 --- 07-7169 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 07:13:40.935 2008-11-18
AE1467 RCH493 07-7169 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 07:13:49.232 2008-11-18
AE146D --- 07-7175 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 06:15:05.764 2008-11-18
AE146D RCH490 07-7175 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 06:16:30.232 2008-11-18
AE146F --- 07-7177 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 07:01:39.654 2008-11-18
AE146F RCH491 07-7177 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 07:03:41.951 2008-11-18
280000 --- 01-2001/N459PC F15/PC12 48th FW 13:04:30.125 2008-11-17
A69172 --- N522MC B-742 Atlas Air 07:12:13.437 2008-11-17
A69172 GTI5455 N522MC B-742 Atlas Air 20:05:27.467 2008-11-17
ADFE7B --- 92-3282 C30 328th AS / AFRC 14:58:31.343 2008-11-17
ADFE7B RCH474T 92-3282 C30 328th AS / AFRC 14:59:45.484 2008-11-17
ADFEDE --- 86-0088 BE20 Det 8 / FL-ArNG 08:12:40.265 2008-11-17
ADFFCD --- 65-10435 T38 ??? 12th FTW 10:33:32.921 2008-11-17
AE0110 --- 94-1570 ASTR 201st AS / DC ANG 08:53:09.953 2008-11-17
AE0110 BOXER165 94-1570 ASTR 201st AS / DC ANG 08:55:21.968 2008-11-17
AE012E --- 73-1683 DC93 73rd AS / AFRC 09:24:41.875 2008-11-17
AE012E EGMK8C97 73-1683 DC93 73rd AS / AFRC 09:29:26.984 2008-11-17
AE0146 --- 59-1482 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 09:16:09.312 2008-11-17
AE0193 --- 84-0126 LJ35 118th AS/103rd AW CT-ANG 13:33:16.578 2008-11-17
AE0193 YANKE00 84-0126 LJ35 118th AS/103rd AW CT-ANG 13:33:29.562 2008-11-17
AE023A --- 62-3520 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 18:09:26.843 2008-11-17
AE041F --- 57-1488 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 09:16:55.218 2008-11-17
AE0486 --- 62-3542 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 07:28:58.312 2008-11-17
AE04A6 --- 63-8033 K35R 100th ARW 16:19:45.250 2008-11-17
AE04BD --- 58-0076 K35R 74th ARS /AFRC 18:33:02.546 2008-11-17
AE04E1 --- 58-0120 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 12:18:00.531 2008-11-17
AE04E1 PISTN11 58-0120 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 15:06:05.546 2008-11-17
AE054A --- 70-0453 C5 433th AW / AFRC 17:40:29.968 2008-11-17
AE054A RCH9002 70-0453 C5 433th AW / AFRC 17:40:34.171 2008-11-17
AE0559 --- 83-1285 C5 436th AW 09:42:02.937 2008-11-17
AE05DF --- 87-9282 C30 96th AS/440th AW / AFRC 15:06:10.421 2008-11-17
AE05DF PACKR20 87-9282 C30 96th AS/440th AW / AFRC 15:08:14.515 2008-11-17
AE06E5 --- 163836 BE20 US NAVY 11:38:11.109 2008-11-17
AE06E5 00000000 163836 BE20 US NAVY 11:40:10.875 2008-11-17
AE087F --- 01-0029 GLF5 310th AS 12:40:05.812 2008-11-17
AE087F SPAR32 01-0029 GLF5 310th AS 12:42:14.078 2008-11-17
A36D3D --- N32PA LJ36 Phoenix Air Group 19:36:02.953 2008-11-16
A36D3D N32PA N32PA LJ36 Phoenix Air Group 19:45:12.015 2008-11-16
ADFD65 --- 88-2101 C30 102nd RQS NY-ANG 14:20:13.984 2008-11-16
ADFD65 KING 21 88-2101 C30 102nd RQS NY-ANG 14:20:38.765 2008-11-16
AE0111 --- 97-5300 C30J 53rd WRS / AFRC 14:39:30.062 2008-11-16
AE0111 TEAL63 97-5300 C30J 53rd WRS / AFRC 14:39:30.265 2008-11-16
AE04A6 --- 63-8033 K35R 100th ARW 19:11:51.828 2008-11-16
AE0566 --- 85-0009 C5 337th AS 15:36:29.484 2008-11-16
AE07DE --- 93-0604 C17 437th AW 09:03:11.250 2008-11-16
AE07DE RCH805G 93-0604 C17 437th AW 09:03:41.921 2008-11-16
AE07EA --- 95-0107 C17 437th AW 18:38:59.906 2008-11-16
AE07EA RCH805S 95-0107 C17 437th AW 18:39:02.250 2008-11-16
AE0840 SOONR81 58-0058 K35E 185ARS/137AW 12:24:15.453 2008-11-16
A36D3D --- N32PA LJ36 Phoenix Air Group 19:36:02.953 2008-11-16
A36D3D N32PA N32PA LJ36 Phoenix Air Group 19:45:12.015 2008-11-16
ADFD65 --- 88-2101 C30 102nd RQS NY-ANG 14:20:13.984 2008-11-16
ADFD65 KING 21 88-2101 C30 102nd RQS NY-ANG 14:20:38.765 2008-11-16
AE0111 --- 97-5300 C30J 53rd WRS / AFRC 14:39:30.062 2008-11-16
AE0111 TEAL63 97-5300 C30J 53rd WRS / AFRC 14:39:30.265 2008-11-16
AE04A6 --- 63-8033 K35R 100th ARW 19:11:51.828 2008-11-16
AE0566 --- 85-0009 C5 337th AS 15:36:29.484 2008-11-16
AE07DE --- 93-0604 C17 437th AW 09:03:11.250 2008-11-16
AE07DE RCH805G 93-0604 C17 437th AW 09:03:41.921 2008-11-16
AE07EA --- 95-0107 C17 437th AW 18:38:59.906 2008-11-16
AE07EA RCH805S 95-0107 C17 437th AW 18:39:02.250 2008-11-16
AE0840 SOONR81 58-0058 K35E 185ARS/137AW 12:24:15.453 2008-11-16
AD20E8 --- N945NA GLF2 NASA 18:11:15.609 2008-11-14
AD610A --- N961NA T38 NASA 16:56:10.953 2008-11-14
ADFFCD --- 65-10435 T38 ??? 12th FTW 16:18:00.500 2008-11-14
AE012E --- 73-1683 DC93 73rd AS / AFRC 16:08:41.468 2008-11-14
AE012E EGMK8C97 73-1683 DC93 73rd AS / AFRC 16:17:35.578 2008-11-14
AE0167 --- 86-0202 GLF3 89th AW/99th AS 17:13:23.921 2008-11-14
AE0167 S3663 86-0202 GLF3 89th AW/99th AS 17:13:23.921 2008-11-14
AE0248 --- 96-8154 C30J 193rd SOS/193rd SOW PA-ANG 17:26:50.421 2008-11-14
AE0256 --- 98-1358 C30J 135th AS / MD ANG 15:53:48.765 2008-11-14
AE0256 CRAB58 98-1358 C30J 135th AS / MD ANG 15:53:51.734 2008-11-14
AE04A6 --- 63-8033 K35R 100th ARW 19:11:46.437 2008-11-14
AE04E0 --- 58-0109 K35R 153rd ARS/186th ARW / MS-ANG 15:50:35.890
2008-11-14
AE04E0 TANKR05 58-0109 K35R 153rd ARS/186th ARW / MS-ANG 15:53:08.812
2008-11-14
AE05E3 --- 88-4401 C30 95th AS/440th AW / AFRC 17:37:49.328 2008-11-14
AE05E3 BREWR81 88-4401 C30 95th AS/440th AW / AFRC 17:37:49.328 2008-11-14
AE0656 --- 58-0102 K35R 465th ARS / AFRC 16:16:21.203 2008-11-14
AE0656 TANKR06 58-0102 K35R 465th ARS / AFRC 16:29:54.234 2008-11-14
AE0666 --- 61-0305 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 20:07:35.187 2008-11-14
AE1294 --- 89-0283 C30 15th SOS 16:14:40.421 2008-11-14
AE1294 TALON 12 89-0283 C30 15th SOS 16:14:40.421 2008-11-14
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 10:34:41.796 2008-11-13
ACC30E --- N921NA T38 NASA 11:18:34.921 2008-11-13
AD20E8 --- N945NA GLF2 NASA 18:32:39.031 2008-11-13
AD249F --- N946NA GLF2 NASA 18:30:45.812 2008-11-13
ADFDEB --- 94-6706 C30 130th AS / WV-ANG 13:21:03.234 2008-11-13
ADFDEB ANVIL11 94-6706 C30 130th AS / WV-ANG 13:30:15.968 2008-11-13
ADFE20 --- 1720 C30 CGAS Clearwater 19:43:30.921 2008-11-13
ADFEBA --- 99-0004 B752 1st AS 12:30:10.531 2008-11-13
ADFEBA S3785 99-0004 B752 1st AS 16:03:01.859 2008-11-13
ADFEF0 --- 161266 DC93 VR-46 11:51:08.015 2008-11-13
AE02CA --- 89-9106 C30 757th AS / AFRC 15:16:21.546 2008-11-13
AE02CA VADER106 89-9106 C30 757th AS / AFRC 15:16:49.546 2008-11-13
AE02D4 --- 92-3024 C30 757th AS / AFRC 13:33:58.578 2008-11-13
AE02D4 VADER 24 92-3024 C30 757th AS / AFRC 13:34:18.093 2008-11-13
AE03D9 --- 165163 C30 VMGR-452 15:39:35.828 2008-11-13
AE040D --- 162782 E6 VQ-3 13:56:39.562 2008-11-13
AE040D GOTO FMS 162782 E6 VQ-3 13:56:55.562 2008-11-13
AE0433 --- 63-8041 K35R 72nd ARS / AFRC 15:45:25.875 2008-11-13
AE0486 --- 62-3542 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 12:52:28.593 2008-11-13
AE0486 BACKY41 62-3542 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 12:56:19.609 2008-11-13
AE0487 --- 62-3556 K35R 756th ARS / AFRC 16:38:51.796 2008-11-13
AE0487 CABAL72 62-3556 K35R 756th ARS / AFRC 16:43:52.468 2008-11-13
AE04A6 --- 63-8033 K35R 100th ARW 16:56:35.656 2008-11-13
AE04A6 QID40 63-8033 K35R 100th ARW 17:09:00.750 2008-11-13
AE04F6 --- 58-0069 K35T 92nd ARW 11:53:15.109 2008-11-13
AE04F6 PISTN01 58-0069 K35T 92nd ARW 12:01:58.937 2008-11-13
AE0697 --- 64-14833 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 09:52:00.437 2008-11-13
AE0751 --- ------ UC-35/C-12 US NAVY 08:47:44.343 2008-11-13
AE0751 00000000 ------ UC-35/C-12 US NAVY 08:59:14.656 2008-11-13
AE07EA --- 95-0107 C17 437th AW 13:11:13.125 2008-11-13
AE07EA LIFTR37 95-0107 C17 437th AW 13:16:20.281 2008-11-13
AE114D --- 165987 TEX2 TW-6 11:49:07.531 2008-11-13
AE115E --- 01-0030 GLF5 310th AS 16:00:28.453 2008-11-13
AE11FF --- 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 12:47:09.015 2008-11-13
AE11FF SUNNY44 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 12:47:53.296 2008-11-13
AE122D --- ------ C30 Arkansas Air National Guard 15:39:08.765 2008-11-13
AE1479 --- 166767 C560 VMR-2 09:59:08.234 2008-11-13
AE1479 USMC767 166767 C560 VMR-2 10:05:19.937 2008-11-13
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 16:31:00.421 2008-11-12
AD20E8 --- N945NA GLF2 NASA 06:29:42.765 2008-11-12
AD249F --- N946NA GLF2 NASA 06:27:09.296 2008-11-12
AD5743 --- N959NA T38 NASA 16:09:30.890 2008-11-12
AD7754 --- N967NA T38 NASA 11:41:57.109 2008-11-12
ADFDCD --- 93-2105 C30 USAF 17:46:28.265 2008-11-12
ADFDCD KING 25 93-2105 C30 USAF 17:46:34.031 2008-11-12
AE0216 --- 83-0079 DC10 305th AMW 06:51:16.562 2008-11-12
AE0216 TEAM53 83-0079 DC10 305th AMW 06:53:33.468 2008-11-12
AE0220 --- 85-0028 DC10 305th AMW 15:52:23.000 2008-11-12
AE0220 HOIST98 85-0028 DC10 305th AMW 15:52:23.734 2008-11-12
AE023A --- 62-3520 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 18:28:08.859 2008-11-12
AE023A PISTN34 62-3520 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 18:53:19.687 2008-11-12
AE02CA --- 89-9106 C30 757th AS / AFRC 13:00:40.640 2008-11-12
AE02CA VADER106 89-9106 C30 757th AS / AFRC 13:03:01.031 2008-11-12
AE02DE --- 89-1186 C30 105th AS / TN ANG 14:04:15.031 2008-11-12
AE02DE BISON 86 89-1186 C30 105th AS / TN ANG 14:06:33.734 2008-11-12
AE03CB --- 163311 C30 VMGR-452 14:42:47.812 2008-11-12
AE03CB NY163311 163311 C30 VMGR-452 14:47:56.578 2008-11-12
AE03E3 --- 164996 C30 VR-64 13:39:59.765 2008-11-12
AE03E3 BD781 164996 C30 VR-64 13:42:20.734 2008-11-12
AE041F --- 57-1488 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 12:49:28.296 2008-11-12
AE041F BOLT32 57-1488 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 13:01:20.453 2008-11-12
AE0486 --- 62-3542 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 13:35:57.406 2008-11-12
AE04AD --- 99-0104 C560 228th Aviation Regiment 14:25:37.359 2008-11-12
AE0563 --- 85-0006 C5 337th AS 16:00:47.359 2008-11-12
AE0563 RCH5009 85-0006 C5 337th AS 16:13:02.312 2008-11-12
AE06E5 --- 163836 BE20 US NAVY 12:26:16.218 2008-11-12
AE06E5 00000000 163836 BE20 US NAVY 12:29:15.781 2008-11-12
AE0751 --- ------ UC-35/C-12 US NAVY 12:35:34.937 2008-11-12
AE0751 00000000 ------ UC-35/C-12 US NAVY 12:38:36.953 2008-11-12
AE087E --- 01-0028 GLF5 310th AS 07:20:27.500 2008-11-12
AE087E SPAR25 01-0028 GLF5 310th AS 07:21:41.640 2008-11-12
AE08BB --- ------ T45 ??? --- 15:44:43.328 2008-11-12
AE08E0 --- 01-1935 C30J 193rd SOS/193rd SOW PA-ANG 11:53:17.578 2008-11-12
AE08E0 BATON61 01-1935 C30J 193rd SOS/193rd SOW PA-ANG 11:53:35.250
2008-11-12
AE113C --- 165970 TEX2 TW-6 15:40:35.953 2008-11-12
AE113F --- 165973 TEX2 TW-6 15:44:42.921 2008-11-12
AE11D1 --- ------ TEX2 --- 15:47:09.781 2008-11-12
AE11FF --- 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 18:32:32.015 2008-11-12
AE11FF SUNNY44 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 18:32:38.281 2008-11-12
AE1238 --- 03-3127 C17 6th AS 13:27:07.031 2008-11-12
AE151A --- 166377 GLF5 VR-1 12:21:09.703 2008-11-12
A36D3D --- N32PA LJ36 Phoenix Air Group 19:30:29.109 2008-11-11
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 16:10:31.234 2008-11-11
AC7B7E --- N903NA T38 NASA 11:56:08.281 2008-11-11
ACB1D9 --- N917NA T38 NASA 13:43:04.984 2008-11-11
ACB590 --- N918NA T38 NASA 15:32:00.343 2008-11-11
ACCE33 --- N924NA T38 NASA 15:09:50.750 2008-11-11
AD20E8 --- N945NA GLF2 NASA 14:55:34.453 2008-11-11
AD249F --- N946NA GLF2 NASA 14:42:44.406 2008-11-11
AD4C1E --- N956NA T38 NASA 17:06:42.984 2008-11-11
AD5743 --- N959NA T38 NASA 15:38:40.343 2008-11-11
AD610A --- N961NA T38 NASA 17:31:34.312 2008-11-11
AE02C9 --- 89-9105 C30 757th AS / AFRC 09:45:23.125 2008-11-11
AE02C9 VADER 05 89-9105 C30 757th AS / AFRC 09:48:55.500 2008-11-11
AE02D4 --- 92-3024 C30 757th AS / AFRC 12:46:26.187 2008-11-11
AE02D4 VADER 24 92-3024 C30 757th AS / AFRC 12:48:57.281 2008-11-11
AE0480 --- 60-0324 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 20:08:48.781 2008-11-11
AE06E5 --- 163836 BE20 US NAVY 12:07:38.781 2008-11-11
AE06E5 00000000 163836 BE20 US NAVY 12:09:13.843 2008-11-11
AE087E --- 01-0028 GLF5 310th AS 18:10:19.062 2008-11-11
AE087E SPAR25 01-0028 GLF5 310th AS 18:10:19.500 2008-11-11
AE10E9 --- 2003 C30J Coast Guard 16:47:38.656 2008-11-11
AE113F --- 165973 TEX2 TW-6 15:12:16.968 2008-11-11
AE115E --- 01-0030 GLF5 310th AS 08:23:53.984 2008-11-11
AE1196 --- 03-3113 C17 172nd AW / MS ANG 11:14:41.687 2008-11-11
AE1196 RCHA612 03-3113 C17 172nd AW / MS ANG 11:14:54.000 2008-11-11
AE119C --- 03-3119 C17 172nd AW / MS ANG 08:15:11.250 2008-11-11
ADFDCD --- 93-2105 C30 USAF 16:43:44.203 2008-11-10
ADFDCD KING 25 93-2105 C30 USAF 16:47:11.203 2008-11-10
ADFE04 --- 1500 C30 CGAS/Elizabeth City NC 10:09:53.625 2008-11-10
ADFEEA --- 160046 DC93 VMR-1 15:23:17.484 2008-11-10
AE010E --- 97-0401 GLF5 89th AW/99th AS 18:50:01.359 2008-11-10
AE0195 --- 84-0134 LJ35 458th AS 12:31:51.000 2008-11-10
AE0195 JOSA731 84-0134 LJ35 458th AS 12:37:24.921 2008-11-10
AE044C --- 162144 C2 VRC-40 12:34:10.781 2008-11-10
AE044C 00000000 162144 C2 VRC-40 12:36:46.984 2008-11-10
AE06C8 --- 161504 BE20 Atlanta 12:26:39.203 2008-11-10
AE08BB --- ------ T45 ??? --- 14:55:23.984 2008-11-10
AE08BD --- ------ T45 ??? --- 14:44:20.984 2008-11-10
AE0945 --- 01-0040 B737 76th AS 14:01:04.375 2008-11-10
AE0945 S3586 01-0040 B737 76th AS 14:03:23.671 2008-11-10
AE113C --- 165970 TEX2 TW-6 15:15:21.703 2008-11-10
AE1143 --- 165977 TEX2 TW-6 15:23:26.000 2008-11-10
AE11D1 --- ------ TEX2 --- 15:41:02.515 2008-11-10
AE1426 --- ------ TEX2 --- 10:19:34.625 2008-11-10
AE1536 --- 06-8159 C30J 53rd WRS / AFRC 17:05:49.484 2008-11-10
AE1536 HOBBY39 06-8159 C30J 53rd WRS / AFRC 17:12:18.671 2008-11-10
ADFE04 --- 1500 C30 CGAS/Elizabeth City NC 16:49:54.390 2008-11-09
ADFEEA --- 160046 DC93 VMR-1 15:18:12.015 2008-11-09
ADFEEA @@@@@@@@ 160046 DC93 VMR-1 15:29:10.125 2008-11-09
AE0110 --- 94-1570 ASTR 201st AS / DC ANG 17:28:02.421 2008-11-09
AE0110 BOXER88 94-1570 ASTR 201st AS / DC ANG 17:31:31.562 2008-11-09
AE0169 --- 86-0204 GLF3 89th AW/99th AS 16:26:43.890 2008-11-09
AE0169 S2667 86-0204 GLF3 89th AW/99th AS 16:27:36.703 2008-11-09
AE07E1 --- 94-0067 C17 437th AW 16:01:46.578 2008-11-09
AE07E1 RCH809C 94-0067 C17 437th AW 16:01:53.078 2008-11-09
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 12:32:38.578 2008-11-08
ADFE20 --- 1720 C30 CGAS Clearwater 17:08:05.562 2008-11-08
ADFE5D --- 90-1794 C30 164th AS / OH-ANG 16:41:07.812 2008-11-08
ADFE5D HERC73 90-1794 C30 164th AS / OH-ANG 16:43:01.781 2008-11-08
ADFE5F --- 90-1796 C30 164th AS / OH-ANG 10:47:27.375 2008-11-08
ADFE60 --- 90-1797 C30 164th AS / OH-ANG 10:47:24.093 2008-11-08
ADFED2 --- 85-1264 BE20 OSACOM/PAT 16:55:52.062 2008-11-08
AE0167 --- 86-0202 GLF3 89th AW/99th AS 10:56:28.203 2008-11-08
AE0167 S3663 86-0202 GLF3 89th AW/99th AS 10:58:06.078 2008-11-08
AE02CE --- 91-9142 C30 96th AS 13:42:38.859 2008-11-08
AE02CE BISON42 91-9142 C30 96th AS 13:42:51.203 2008-11-08
AE1165 --- 02-0201 B737 201st AS / DC ANG 19:09:31.968 2008-11-08
AE11FF --- 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 09:08:31.546 2008-11-08
AE11FF SUNNY45 89-0267 BE20 224th MIB 09:08:36.515 2008-11-08
AE1254 --- 62-4127 C135 45th RS 13:57:28.968 2008-11-08
AE1254 TOPCT27 62-4127 C135 45th RS 14:01:48.203 2008-11-08
AE2211 WIDGIT48 ------ ------ --- 11:46:42.812 2008-11-08
AC7410 --- N901NA T38 NASA 16:37:58.015 2008-11-07
ACCE33 --- N924NA T38 NASA 14:26:00.343 2008-11-07
ADFD75 --- 91-0505 SW4 US ARMY 17:47:55.906 2008-11-07
ADFD75 PAT457 91-0505 SW4 US ARMY 17:51:17.406 2008-11-07
ADFED1 --- 85-1263 BE20 OSACOM Det. 56 PR-ArNG 08:53:22.421 2008-11-07
ADFEDE --- 86-0088 BE20 Det 8 / FL-ArNG 07:51:29.546 2008-11-07
AE016F --- 84-0077 LJ35 457th AS 07:24:51.390 2008-11-07
AE016F JOSA805 84-0077 LJ35 457th AS 07:24:51.390 2008-11-07
AE0197 --- 84-0137 LJ35 457th AS 14:37:45.796 2008-11-07
AE0197 EVAC 777 84-0137 LJ35 457th AS 14:37:48.250 2008-11-07
AE0272 --- 64-14840 K35R 121st ARW / OH-ANG 13:56:58.796 2008-11-07
AE0272 SLUFF92 64-14840 K35R 121st ARW / OH-ANG 14:01:27.468 2008-11-07
AE04AD --- 99-0104 C560 228th Aviation Regiment 15:08:52.578 2008-11-07
AE04AD DOG56 99-0104 C560 228th Aviation Regiment 15:13:43.000 2008-11-07
AE04DB --- 57-1437 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 14:42:42.390 2008-11-07
AE04DB ALLIED 1 57-1437 K35R 77th ARS / AFRC 14:43:26.781 2008-11-07
AE060C --- 83-0489 C30 139th AS / NY ANG 17:49:29.343 2008-11-07
AE060C SKIER89 83-0489 C30 139th AS / NY ANG 17:49:35.640 2008-11-07
AE0697 --- 64-14833 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 10:00:45.203 2008-11-07
AE0697 PISTN11 64-14833 K35R 91st ARS/6th AMW 10:18:56.375 2008-11-07
AE06E9 --- 163844 BE20 Norfolk 16:02:50.671 2008-11-07
AE07E1 --- 94-0067 C17 437th AW 19:08:17.937 2008-11-07
AE07E1 RCH809C 94-0067 C17 437th AW 19:08:41.875 2008-11-07
AE087F --- 01-0029 GLF5 310th AS 07:03:28.859 2008-11-07
AE087F SPAR32 01-0029 GLF5 310th AS 07:04:31.828 2008-11-07
AE1254 --- 62-4127 C135 45th RS 09:36:52.828 2008-11-07
AE1254 TOPCT27 62-4127 C135 45th RS 09:40:36.312 2008-11-07
AE146C --- 07-7174 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 15:47:44.593 2008-11-07
AE146C RIDER75 07-7174 C17 3rd AS/436th AW 15:51:45.656 2008-11-07

Milcom Blog Logs - Nov 2008 - Central Florida

Our old friend Jack NeSmith in Deltona has sent along his November intercepts. Thanks Jack.

138.1000 Moody AFB Ga Grand Bay Range
138.8750 Moody AFB Ga Interflight
139.3000 FL Ar NG
140.2000 Moody AFB Ga Interflight
140.5000 Moody AFB Ga Interflight
142.3000 Homestead ARB 93FS Interflight
142.7000 NAS Jax Security
143.1500 CCAFS
143.6000 Moody AFB Ga Interflight
143.6250 Moody AFB Ga Interflight
143.7000 Moody AFB Ga Interflight
148.1500 Civil Air Patrol
225.3250 Exercise/Training
225.3500 R-2910 Pinecastle Range
227.0750 W-470
228.2250 Moody AFB Ga 347RQG "ANGEL OPS"
228.2750 Unknown
230.1000 Army
231.7500 Robins AFB Ga 116ACW "J-STARS"
233.7000 Moody AFB Ga Approach/Departure
234.5000 VFC-12 Tac
235.0250 Unknown
235.1000 AR-200
235.5000 Exercise/Training
236.0750 Moody AFB Ga Grand Bay Range
236.8000 Unknown
237.2000 Army
237.7000 LANTCOM
237.8000 Blue Angels Interflight
238.1500 Unknown
238.3750 Hunter AAF Ga "A" Co. 3/3 AVN
238.4000 Unknown
238.5750 Unknown
238.8000 NAS Key West "AF OPS"
238.9000 AR-620
239.0000 Orlando Exec Tower
239.5500 NORTHCOM
242.4000 Army
242.6500 CGAS Clearwater
245.0000 Army
245.4000 LANTCOM
246.8000 NAS Mayport HSL-44 Interflight
248.6000 Unknown
250.3000 MCAS Beaufort SC VMFA(AW)-224 TAC-1
251.1500 Jax IAP Approach/Departure
251.2500 159FS/125FW Jax IAP
251.5000 Navy
252.0000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
253.1000 MCAS Beaufort SC VMFA-122
253.7000 159FS/125FW Jax IAP
253.8000 AWACS
254.3250 KZJX Gulf TAYLOR - LO w/125.375
255.4000 FAA FSS
255.7500 Unknown Airrefueling
256.0250 Unknown
256.2000 Navy
256.3000 Unknown
256.7500 Unknown
256.8750 KZJX South KEYSTONE - UH w/135.45
256.9250 Exercise/Training
257.1000 Avon Park Range FAC's
260.9000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
261.4000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
263.4500 Moody AFB Ga Metro
264.1000 Navy
264.6250 Avon Park Range Bravo/Foxtrot Rng
264.8000 KSC Variety Net
265.4000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
266.4000 Navy
267.5000 FACSFAC Jax "SEALORD"
268.2000 Unknown
269.2500 KZJX Gulf OCALA - LO w/133.325
269.3250 Jax IAP Approach/Departure
270.5000 Navy
270.6000 FACSFAC Jax GCI "BRISTOL"
271.8000 Tyndall AFB 95FS Interflight
273.5500 KZJX South ST JOHNS - LO w/134.0
273.7000 Unknown Interflight
275.2000 Grumman Test Flight
276.5000 AR-655
277.4000 KZJX North BRUNSWICK - LO w/126.75
278.4000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
278.8000 NAS Jax GCA
279.1000 Unknown
281.0000 NAS Jax ATIS (Unknown Interflight)
281.1500 NAS Jax PAR
281.5000 KZMA Ft Meyers Lo
282.2000 KZJX North JEKYLL - LO w/124.675
282.3000 KZJX East ALMA - HI w/135.975
282.6000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
284.5000 FACSFAC Jax "SEALORD"
284.7000 Orlando IAP Approach/Departure
285.5000 KZMA Avon
285.7250 Avon Park Range CHARLIE/ECHO (S TAC) RANGE
288.9000 Tyndall AFB F-22's
289.2000 R-2910 Pinecastle Range
290.0000 VMFA-251 TAC
290.2250 KZJX Charlestown
290.3000 Tampa IAP Approach/Departure
290.4000 KZJX West WAYCROSS - LO w/132.3
292.0000 Exercise/Training
292.2000 Avon Park Range R-2901 Rng Control
293.2250 KZMA STOOP
293.6000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
294.6000 Exercise/Training
301.0000 MCAD Beaufort SC SOUTH TACTS RNG 4 X-RAY "WARLOCK"
303.0000 Unknown AR
303.1000 Robins AFB Ga RAF E-3 AWACS 8&22 SQD "IMAGE-01"
306.0000 NAS Jax VP-30 Ops
307.0000 Orlando IAP Approach/Departure
307.1000 KZMA LABELLE HI
307.2000 KZJX Central SEMINOLE- HI w/128.075
307.3000 KZMA CIGAR
308.7500 AWACS
310.2000 NAS Jax Base Ops
310.8250 Moody AFB Ga Diamond MOA
311.0000 Macdill AFB 6ARW COMMAND POST "LIGHTING OPS"
313.8000 MCAS Beaufort SC VMFA-251
314.2000 159FS/125FW Jax IAP
316.3000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
317.5250 KZJX Central PERRY- HI w/135.625
317.6000 KZJX Gulf CEDAR KEY - LO w/135.75
317.6000 KZMA VERO BEACH
319.4000 ALCC
319.7000 AR Secondary
320.5000 FACSFAC Jax GCI "BRISTOL"
320.6000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
320.9500 KSC CAP
323.2500 NAS Mayport Radar
323.3000 KZJX EGLIN
327.1000 KZJX North TORRY - LO/HI w/134.85
327.6000 AR-202S
328.0250 Robins AFB Ga 116ACW "J-STARS"
335.5500 KZJX Gulf DARBS - LO w/128.05
338.2500 Jax IAP Approach/Departure
339.7000 FACSFAC Jax Discrete
341.7000 Orlando IAP Clearance Delivery
343.0000 159FS/125FW Jax IAP
343.7000 KZMA APOLO
345.0000 CGAS Clearwater
346.2500 KZJX South GREEN COVE - HI w/127.475
348.7000 KZMA HOBEE
349.0000 KZMA LAKELAND HI
349.8000 FACSFAC Jax Discrete
350.0000 MCAS Beaufort SC SOUTH TACTS RNG 4 X-RAY "WARLOCK"
350.0250 CAS Jax
351.7750 Unknown
351.8000 Jax IAP Approach/Departure
352.0000 KZJX West TALLAHASSEE - LO (QPE) w/127.8
357.0000 Exercise/Training
360.7000 KZJX Central MAYO- HI w/125.175
364.2000 NORAD AICC
371.3250 Exercise/Training
372.2000 PTD
376.0000 Eglin AFB
376.0500 Exercise/Training
377.0000 Unknown
377.1000 KZJX GAINESVILLE
380.3000 KZMA FT MEYERS HI
381.3000 Unknown Cmd Post
381.5000 Daytona IAP Approach/Departure
385.5250 Unknown
386.0000 Tyndall AFB 601st AIR OPERATIONS CENTER NORAD "HUNTRESS"
395.1500 Robins AFB Ga 116ACW "J_STARS"

USS Elrod Returns From Med Deployment

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mandy Hunsucker, Fleet Public Affairs Center Atlantic



NORFOLK (NNS) -- Approximately 200 Sailors greeted friends and family members, Dec. 3, when the guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55) returned to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic Ocean.

Elrod supported theater security cooperation by participating in regional exercises with allies and making diplomatic port calls.

The crowd waited patiently while line handlers moored the ship to the pier.

"We are very glad he's back, and we can't wait to see him," said Duanda Brown of Elrod Sailor Electrician's Mate 1st Class Derrick Brown. "It's been so long, and I can't wait to introduce him to his new nephew today."

After some time past, Sailors were able to greet their loved ones.

"This was my first deployment, and it wasn't bad at all," said Fire Controlman 2nd Class (SW) Greg Waikel as he met his new son for the first time. "We hit almost 30 ports, and I got to see a lot of new things. It was fun but I'm glad to be home."

The crew visited 26 different ports where it participated in regional exercises with allies and strengthened American diplomacy.

"The crew performed exceptionally throughout the deployment," said Cmdr. Todd Beltz, commanding officer, Elrod. "With 26 port calls in 24 weeks, we were never able to get into a routine, and that's one of the things you try to do while deployed. Everything they did, from sea-and-anchor details to interactions with the many countries, was top-notch."

Elrod is a multipurpose escort vessel deployed for the protection of amphibious groups, convoys and underway replenishment forces. In peacetime, Elrod can be employed as an escort with strike groups or operate independently in support of a variety of missions including theater security cooperation, counter narco-terrorism operations, maritime security operations and air, surface and undersea warfare.

Submarine Crew Returns to San Diego After 7th Fleet Deployment

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damien Horvath, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific



POINT LOMA, Calif. (NNS) -- Family members, friends and Sailors welcomed the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) back to her homeport of San Diego Dec. 3 after a six-month deployment.

Asheville, under the command of Commander Task Force (CTF) 74, was deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility which extends from the Arabian Gulf into the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific.

"This was a highly successful deployment for the crew of Asheville. I could not have asked for better personnel to undertake this mission," said Asheville's Commanding Officer Cmdr. Brodie Berkhout. "We accomplished what we had set out to do and had some fun on the side as well."

Asheville made several port calls, including a multiday visit to Hong Kong where Sailors were offered many liberty opportunities and participated in community relations projects.

"It feels good to put work aside and get off the boat to enjoy some recreational time on shore," said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Shawn Giutag. "But even more satisfying was reaching out to the local community and doing some service work for them and offering our hand in friendship."

While family members waited for Asheville to moor, they were treated to refreshments and music. In keeping with the holiday spirit, children were offered the opportunity to take photographs sitting on Santa Claus' lap.

"It is so nice to have my son back in time for the holidays," said Sue Handley, mother of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Zachary Poteat, of Palmdale, Calif. "We missed him so much and are very proud of him and every other Sailor of the Asheville. They have done a great service to our nation, and now they can enjoy the holidays with their loved ones."

The 360-foot Asheville was commissioned in September 1991 and is the 47th Los Angeles-class attack submarine built for service. It is also the fourth U.S. Navy vessel to bear the name of the North Carolina city.

Virginia-Class Sub Bound for Pearl Harbor

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luciano Marano, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs



PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The commander of Submarine Force, U.S Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC) announced Dec. 4 USS Hawaii (SSN 776) will be the first Virginia-class submarine to be homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor this summer.

"SUBPAC is thrilled to be welcoming the most technologically advanced submarine in the U.S. inventory to our ohana," said Rear Adm. Douglas McAneny, commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet

"Virginia-class submarines like USS Hawaii are the first to be designed post-Cold War to excel in the littorals, while maintaining the ability to conduct open-ocean operations, which will directly support my ability to meet and defeat threats to maritime security in the Pacific."

Commissioned May 5, 2007, Hawaii was the third Virginia-class attack submarine constructed and the first submarine to be named after the island state. Her crew will represent its namesake state, as they continue to build upon already sustained relationships with multinational partners in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Adm. Robert Willard, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, was eager to take advantage of the capabilities USS Hawaii will bring to the Pacific.

"USS Hawaii represents our very newest technologies and advancements in submarine design and capability," said Willard. "These boats contribute to a great deal of what we do to maritime security, to the employment of our special operations forces and all dimensions of warfare in the Pacific."

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, the submarine's sponsor, was also pleased with the announcement of USS Hawaii's new homeport.

"As governor, I am elated the USS Hawaii (SSN 776) will make Pearl Harbor [her] home," said Lingle.

"This fabulous journey began with the keel laying in 2004, continued with the christening in 2006 and the proud day of commissioning in 2007. As the submarine's sponsor, watching our submarine be 'brought to life' has been an honor and a privilege. Now, to have our namesake submarine call Hawaii home is the culmination of an important and exciting venture. I look forward to welcoming the entire crew and the families to our state."

Measuring 377-feet long, weighing 7,800 tons when submerged and with a complement of more than 130 crew members, Hawaii is one of the Navy's newest and most technologically sophisticated submarines.

Hawaii conducted her first operational deployment prior to its post-shakedown availability, demonstrating the Virginia-class program's capability to immediately support the fleet.

Hawaii's U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye reflected on the importance of having USS Hawaii in the Aloha State.

"It is indeed fitting that the first Virginia-class submarine to arrive into Pearl Harbor will be the USS Hawaii," said Inouye.

"I have no doubt that the men and women of the shipyard will ensure that she is fit and remains fit to fight today and in the years to follow. The USS Hawaii will be a national security beacon throughout the Asia-Pacific region. I wish its crew Godspeed and calm seas."

Hawaii is a state-of-the-art submarine capable of supporting a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, naval special warfare involving special operations forces, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, strike group support, and mine warfare. She will join the force of 15 Los Angeles-class submarines presently homeported in Pearl Harbor.

Navy's Newest Combat Ship Arrives in Boston, Showcases Capabilities

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Kenneth R. Hendrix, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

BOSTON (NNS) -- The new littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sailed into the Charlestown Navy Yard Dec. 5 ready to show Boston the future of the Navy.

Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships of her type completed. Her sister ship, USS Independence (LCS 2) was christened Oct. 4, in Mobile, Ala.

LCS is a vital component of the cooperative strategy for 21st century sea power. This maritime strategy states that preventing wars is as important as winning them and calls upon the Navy to project presence and power in littoral areas.

Freedom re-entered American waterways after her recent port visit in Halifax, Nova Scotia Dec. 4, bringing the ship's transit through the Saint Lawrence Seaway in Canada to an end as she continues her journey to Norfolk.

The path Freedom took through Canada was a first for many Sailors aboard including Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class (SW) Dennis Whitley.

"It was nice to see how our neighboring country Canada lives," Whitley said. "Even though it was cold, Québec City was cool to visit because you get to experience the French lifestyle of living."

As Freedom made her way through Massachusetts Bay into Boston Harbor, Chief Damage Controlman (SW/FMF) Craig Cole, an Essex, Mass. native, pointed out various landmarks to the crew while on the flight deck.

"I saw a lot of ships pull into this harbor when I was assigned to the Constitution," Cole said. "I've always wanted to have the opportunity to be able to sail into Boston myself one day aboard a modern Navy vessel."

Once Freedom reached her docking destination, she set anchor and moored behind USS Constitution. The Navy's oldest commissioned ship shared a pier with the Navy's newest.

The ship will be open to the public during her visit in Boston with crew members showing off the ship's nautical and airborne capabilities.

Deployed Warbirds participate in Australian Aces North exercise

by Airman 1st Class Ryan Whitney, 36 Operations Group Public Affairs



Airmen deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, recently participated in the Australian Aces North exercise with personnel from the Australian Fighter Combat Instructor Course, which ended Dec. 4.

The Aces North exercise is the capstone of the FCIC, which is the Australian equivalent of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School's mission employment phase. The exercise enables the students to apply the information they have learned over the five months of the course.

"FCI course is the pinnacle of air-fighter training," said Wing Commander Phil Gordon, commanding officer of Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit. "We take our most experienced fighter pilots and air combat officers and, over five months, train them to the highest level in air-combat tactics."

The exercise had two distinct purposes for the Airmen in the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, which is deployed here from Minot AFB, N.D. The first was to provide a distinct bomber capability, unavailable in the Royal Australian Air Force, with the B-52 Stratofortress, and second, to strengthen and develop U.S military ties with Australia, promoting interoperability with one of the United States strongest allies.

During this exercise, the Warbirds, as they are known at their home station, flew two 12-hour sorties a day, for four days, for a total of more than 90 hours of flight.

"This was a great experience for the 23rd, as well as Australia. It provided a chance for our crews to execute some long-duration missions and also provided a good experience of working with other coalition partners, as well as integrating into a large force exercise," said Maj. Tom Morgan, 23rd EBS assistant director of operations. "We don't often get the chance to integrate with fighter assets, so to be able to fly in a large force package with 20 to 30 aircraft was a very good experience, very good training for us."

Major Morgan acted as the 23rd EBS liaison officer in Australia during the exercise, coordinating information between the 23rd EBS and the Australians to better integrate the forces.

The exercise also allowed the members of the 23rd EBS to expand on the continuous bomber presence, providing another medium to showcase the U.S. Air Force's global power capabilities throughout the Pacific region.

Although the B-52 was the only U.S. Air Force aircraft actively participating in this exercise, without another unit deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, the participation of the B-52s would not have been possible.

"The missions we flew were between 12 and 13 hours each. We wouldn't have been able to get the experience we did out of this exercise without the support of the (506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron)," Major Morgan said.

The 506th EARS is a Pennsylvania Air National Guard Unit deployed here for four months.

"This exercise was a great capstone, or finishing mark for the Australians FCIC, and it was great to work so closely with, and improve our relationship with Australia," said Major Morgan.

USS Denver Completes First FDNF Patrol

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Joshua J. Wahl, Fleet Public Affairs Center Det. Japan

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG), returned to its forward-deployed home of Sasebo, Japan, Dec. 2, concluding its first patrol as a member of the Navy's forward deployed naval forces (FDNF).

Denver, which replaced USS Juneau (LPD 10) as the Navy's only permanently forward deployed LPD, successfully wrapped up three intense months of arduous amphibious exercises in the Asia-Pacific region.

According to Denver's Commanding Officer, Capt. Kent D. Whalen, the deployment symbolized the Navy's commitment to peace and stability in the region and helped foster stronger relations with allies in Southeast Asia.

"The Denver Navy-Marine Corps took great leaps to improve interoperability, increase readiness and continue our professional relationships with our allied armed forces," Whalen said. "I couldn't be prouder of what the crew of this great warship accomplished through hard work, both ship and shore, training and community building."

Denver and units of the ESX ESG departed Sasebo for the fall patrol after a summer maintenance and training period. Okinawa was the first stop, as Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked and immediately joined their Navy teammates for a three-day evaluation exercise (EVAL-EX), prior to weighing anchor and continuing on its fall patrol.

With the embarked MEU and equipment, Denver arrived on station in the Republic of Philippines in early October, to participate in the bilateral amphibious landing exercise PHIBLEX. Denver conducted several operations with Philippine Marines including: helicopter raids, boat launches, and off-loading Marines and equipment in the Subic Bay area.

Members of the crew took advantage of the opportunity to spread goodwill, thanks to a community service project while visiting Subic Bay. They delivered clothes, school supplies, repaired campus buildings and played games with the children of Cabalan National High School.

"Helping the children who are not as fortunate as us was the best part of the underway," said Quartermaster 3rd Class (SW) Carlitos Cirilo. "I hope by us being there and helping out, we could really make a positive influence in their lives."

With the completion of PHIBLEX, Denver continued with the ESX ESG as they steamed to the Republic of Korea for a chance to enhance joint combat readiness during a five-day Korean interoperability training program exercise.

"The whole Denver blue-green team really came together throughout the scope of exercises and amphibious assessments we endured this underway," said Whalen. "The fall patrol went very smoothly. Denver never missed a beat."

Sailors of the transport dock manned the rails during the ship's homecoming at Fleet Activities Sasebo. As a successful underway was nearly behind them, Denver friends and family members were on the pier, eagerly waiting to greet their Sailors.

"I am so happy to be back," said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF/SW) Arturo J. Adame. "My wife and two children are my strength when I'm out there underway. Seeing their eyes light up and those big smiles reminds me every time why my job is so important and why we are here."

USS Kearsarge returns to homeport

USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a four month humanitarian mission. Click here for the video report from the US Navy website.

Essex Increases Joint, Combined Interoperability During Fall Patrol

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson, USS Essex Public Affairs



The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) leads a formation of U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during a photo exercise at the culmination of ANNUALEX 2008. The permanently forward deployed George Washington Carrier Strike Group concluded its bi-lateral training operations in the Pacific Ocean with Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces, which increased interoperability and strengthened its partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John J. Mike/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Sasebo after the completion of a successful fall patrol Dec. 4.

The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESX ESG) departed Sasebo Sept. 19. Throughout the deployment, Essex Sailors, along with Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducted numerous bilateral training exercises with countries throughout the region in an effort to enhance amphibious interoperability.

"This fall patrol was extremely successful, from training Marines to completion of [major training evolutions]," said Capt. Brent Canady, Essex commanding officer. "The enthusiasm and can-do attitude from Essex Sailors during this patrol was a great example of their professionalism and pride for being onboard."

Major exercises included the Evaluation Exercise (EVALEX), the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX), the Korean Interoperability Training Program (KITP), and ANNUALEX 20G.

From Oct. 2 to Oct. 10, EVALEX tested Sailors' and Marines' ability to work together during a series of virtually non-stop amphibious warfare evolutions. Well-deck operations included a variety of simulated beach insertions and reconnaissance missions and employed landing craft utility vehicles, combat rubber raiding crafts, landing crafts air-cushioned vehicles, and amphibious assault vehicles. Flight-deck operations were also extensive, drawing from the resources of the 31st MEU's Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA-223) and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262).

"This year's exercise was particularly important because we were working with a brand new MEU," said Lt. Delbert Tony, Essex' assistant operations officer. "It's the first time we have worked together as a group. It would be a detriment if we had a real mission and had not yet worked together as a team; EVALEX really helps prevent that."

The exercise tested the perseverance of Sailors and Marines on the flight deck, with flight quarters often lasting up to 12 hours daily, incorporating AV-8B Harrier jet airplanes, CH-53E Sea Stallion, CH-46E Sea Knight, AH-1Z Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey helicopters. Despite long hours, ESSEX finished EVALEX on a successful note and carried that momentum on to PHIBLEX.

PHIBLEX, which involved two weeks of ground, air and naval integration training with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, took place Oct. 15-27. Training scenarios included live arms fire, small unit tactics, and boat-raid training exercises intended to improve both countries' collective war-fighting capabilities.

"The work we've done with our friends and allies in Japan, Korea and the Philippines is instrumental to our commitment to peace and stability in the Pacific region," said Canady.

After a successful PHIBLEX, Essex Sailors enjoyed a four-day liberty call in Subic Bay, where they conducted two community friendship-building projects at the New Cabalan Elementary School and the Social Development Center for Girls. Activities included minor repair work, painting, English lessons and personal interaction with the children.

"The main goal is to be ambassadors of goodwill and friendship," said Cmdr. Chin Dang, Essex' chaplain. "That goodwill works both ways. When a Sailor goes out and does something good for someone in need, it makes them feel good about themselves, too."

During KITP, Essex Sailors collaborated with their ROK counterparts through multiple amphibious training scenarios, including simulated air strikes and combined beach support operations.

U.S. and ROK forces hit the beach together, employing more than 50 AAVs and every type of aircraft in the 31st MEU's arsenal.

"Interoperability is very important," said Lt. Cmdr. Ben Sigurdson, Essex' assistant air officer. "It allows both countries to see the inner-workings of the other and how they operate together. We've done bilateral exercises like this in the past with ROK forces and learned a lot, and this exercise also proved beneficial."

ANNUALEX 20G gave Essex Sailors another chance to strengthen ties with one of the closest allies in the region. This time, the U.S. and Japanese Navies focused on enhancing military-to-military relationships, improving command and control, air, undersea and surface warfare through training.

With the deployment winding down in mid-November, Essex Sailors still found a way to stay focused for the ship's unit level training assessment-certification (ULTRA-C), which tested departmental training teams on their abilities to evaluate themselves.

"We tried to make our scenarios as realistic as possible," said Capt. Troy Hart, Essex' executive officer. "There is always some degree of simulation in what we do, but our scenarios and damage are as real as they can be, which is essential to good training."

Those scenarios challenged Sailors shipwide, forcing multiple departments to work together in a total ship survivability exercise (TSSE) and mass conflagration drill. Both drills were run simultaneously after a simulated missile struck the ship, prompting every department to spring into action.

The successful ULTRA-C was followed by a liberty call in Hong Kong. During the visit, Sailors had the chance to meet local citizens, experience local customs and traditions and enjoy the many recreational activities.

For many Essex Sailors, the cruise was their first taste of life underway.

"This was my first cruise, and I'd say my favorite part was definitely Hong Kong," said Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Alexis Stephens. "It was a great experience to be able to visit the waterfront and take in the scenery. It's something I definitely wouldn't be able to do if I wasn't stationed onboard."

With the Hong Kong port visit behind them, Essex Sailors had just one more major hurdle before returning home. The ship's unit level training assessment-engineering (ULTRA-E) ran Dec. 1-4 and tested the mettle of everyone in the engineering department as they went through an intense series of main propulsion equipment drills and fire drills.

Upon arrival in Japan, Essex Sailors immediately began a unit level training assessment-anti-terrorism/force protection (ULTRA-ATFP), designed to test their ability to defend the ship against a terrorist attack. Once completed, many Essex Sailors will be looking forward to spending the holidays at home.

"Being underway so much can be challenging, but it's a really good feeling to be home for the holidays," said Seaman Apprentice Justin Mitchell. "I'm really looking forward to just being able to take some time off and relax for a little while because we've worked hard for the last few months."

According to Canady, the hard work exhibited by Essex Sailors throughout the deployment has not gone unnoticed.

"I am proud to command and serve on board Essex. The Sailors here are the most professional and hard working in the Navy," said Canady. "It's great to finish fall patrol and come home and spend time, much deserved time, with our family during the holidays."

Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed U.S. expeditionary strike group and serves as the flagship for CTF 76, the Navy's forward-deployed amphibious force commander. Task Force 76 is headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, with a detachment in Sasebo, Japan.

Go Navy, Beat Army

Yes, it is that time of year again. The old Chief (El Jefe) wants to pass along to ALL his US Army friends this personal message:


GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY



Here is a message to all you grunts from the crew of the USS Nassau, click here to view.

And another video message from the Navy Combat Systems Engineers, click here to view.