WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will commission the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, William P. Lawrence, Saturday, June 4, 2011, during an 11 a.m. CDT ceremony at Pier 2, Alabama State Docks, Mobile, Ala.
Designated DDG 110, the new destroyer honors the late Vice Adm. William P. Lawrence. During the Vietnam War, as commanding officer of Fighter Squadron 143, Lawrence earned the Silver Star for a strike against a heavily defended target in North Vietnam. He completed his mission, but was captured after his aircraft went down in June 1967 and he remained a POW until March 1973. He earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership to fellow POWs.
Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., commander, U.S. Northern Command will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Diane Lawrence, widow of the ship's namesake and Vice Adm. Lawrence's daughters, Dr. Laurie Lawrence, and retired Navy Capt. Wendy Lawrence, will serve as sponsors of the ship.
William P. Lawrence,the 60th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. William P. Lawrence will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and will contain myriad offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare.
Cmdr. Thomas R. Williams II will become the first commanding officer of the ship. The 9,200-ton William P. Lawrence was built by Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, Miss. The ship is 509 feet in length, has a waterline beam of 59 feet, and a navigational draft of 31 feet. Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Naval Air Station Brunswick Marks End to Service
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ty Connors, Naval Air Station Brunswick Public Affairs
NAVAL AIR STATION BRUNSWICK, Maine (NNS) -- Naval Air Station Brunswick (NASB) held its disestablishment ceremony May 31, ending 68 years of service to the Navy.
NASB, situated on 3,200 acres in along Maine's mid-coast, originally opened in 1943, and was primarily used as a training base for the British Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
With the end of World War II, the base was put into caretaker status until it re-opened in 1951.
In 2005, the base was tapped for final closure by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
"The Sailors, civilians, and contractors of Naval Air Station Brunswick have done a remarkable job," said Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations & Environment. "This is a major milestone, and I'm extremely impressed with everyone's efforts to prepare the base for redevelopment. This station has consistently met the deadlines and surpassed standards for redevelopment. It is my hope that the Navy's departure will pave the way for future development and job growth in this area. If this can't be a Naval Air Station, then it can be a business opportunity for the community."
During the closing ceremony, other speakers also saluted the long years of service by Sailors and civilians, and highlighted the tight bonds that grew between base personnel and the local community over the decades.
"We have been part of the community here," said Capt. William A. Fitzgerald, the base's 36th and final commanding officer. "But that is only because the community embraced us. You welcomed us into your neighborhoods and schools. You allowed us to become part of the woven fiber of this area."
In a nod to the base's history, Capt. Fitzgerald honored several former commanding officers in attendance, presenting them with Naval Air Station Brunswick ballcaps and nametags.
Fitzgerald also presented plaques to representatives of the local communities and the state of Maine for their support over the years.
At its height, NAS Brunswick employed some 4,000 Sailors and civilians to support the mission of patrol reconnaissance.
Many alumni returned to goodbye to the base where they flew and serviced the P-2 "Neptunes" and P-3 "Orions" that made up the bulk of patrol reconnaissance history.
VP-26, now stationed in Pensacola, Fla., sent a lone P-3 "Orion" as a silent witness to the historic ceremony.
In addition to speeches – including the keynote by retired Rear Adm. Harry Rich - the ceremony included history displays of the squadrons that had called NAS Brunswick home, a slide-show of photographs, and other walks down memory lane.
Rich, a Maine native, reminisced about the powerful influence a childhood experience at NASB had on his decision to seek a commission as a naval aviator. He further shared recollections of his tour at Brunswick later in his career and the way the people of Brunswick welcomed and supported his family and command.
Music for the ceremony was provided by the Brunswick and Mt. Ararat High Schools bands, while PS1 Leonard Bell of the BNAS Personnel Support Detachment sang the National Anthem.
The final touch was the lowering of the American flag for the final time at the installation.
The ceremony was immediately followed by a reception held by the Mid-Coast Regional Redevelopment Authority, which is charged with writing NAS Brunswick's next chapter.
"The Mid-Coast Regional Redevelopment Authority has done a wonderful job lining up businesses for the Brunswick Landing, which is the new facilities name," said Rear Adm. Robin Braun, of Brunswick and currently mobilized as the Deputy Director of Operations at U.S. European Command. "We can move from one era into another, and bring more jobs to the area to replace those Navy jobs lost."
"The (informal) state motto is 'the way life should be,' and Brunswick epitomizes that," continued Braun. "It is a great town to raise a family, it has been a great Navy town, and a wonderful place to come home. This place has had a huge impact on thousands of sailors over the years and will definitely be missed."
NAVAL AIR STATION BRUNSWICK, Maine (NNS) -- Naval Air Station Brunswick (NASB) held its disestablishment ceremony May 31, ending 68 years of service to the Navy.
NASB, situated on 3,200 acres in along Maine's mid-coast, originally opened in 1943, and was primarily used as a training base for the British Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
With the end of World War II, the base was put into caretaker status until it re-opened in 1951.
In 2005, the base was tapped for final closure by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
"The Sailors, civilians, and contractors of Naval Air Station Brunswick have done a remarkable job," said Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations & Environment. "This is a major milestone, and I'm extremely impressed with everyone's efforts to prepare the base for redevelopment. This station has consistently met the deadlines and surpassed standards for redevelopment. It is my hope that the Navy's departure will pave the way for future development and job growth in this area. If this can't be a Naval Air Station, then it can be a business opportunity for the community."
During the closing ceremony, other speakers also saluted the long years of service by Sailors and civilians, and highlighted the tight bonds that grew between base personnel and the local community over the decades.
"We have been part of the community here," said Capt. William A. Fitzgerald, the base's 36th and final commanding officer. "But that is only because the community embraced us. You welcomed us into your neighborhoods and schools. You allowed us to become part of the woven fiber of this area."
In a nod to the base's history, Capt. Fitzgerald honored several former commanding officers in attendance, presenting them with Naval Air Station Brunswick ballcaps and nametags.
Fitzgerald also presented plaques to representatives of the local communities and the state of Maine for their support over the years.
At its height, NAS Brunswick employed some 4,000 Sailors and civilians to support the mission of patrol reconnaissance.
Many alumni returned to goodbye to the base where they flew and serviced the P-2 "Neptunes" and P-3 "Orions" that made up the bulk of patrol reconnaissance history.
VP-26, now stationed in Pensacola, Fla., sent a lone P-3 "Orion" as a silent witness to the historic ceremony.
In addition to speeches – including the keynote by retired Rear Adm. Harry Rich - the ceremony included history displays of the squadrons that had called NAS Brunswick home, a slide-show of photographs, and other walks down memory lane.
Rich, a Maine native, reminisced about the powerful influence a childhood experience at NASB had on his decision to seek a commission as a naval aviator. He further shared recollections of his tour at Brunswick later in his career and the way the people of Brunswick welcomed and supported his family and command.
Music for the ceremony was provided by the Brunswick and Mt. Ararat High Schools bands, while PS1 Leonard Bell of the BNAS Personnel Support Detachment sang the National Anthem.
The final touch was the lowering of the American flag for the final time at the installation.
The ceremony was immediately followed by a reception held by the Mid-Coast Regional Redevelopment Authority, which is charged with writing NAS Brunswick's next chapter.
"The Mid-Coast Regional Redevelopment Authority has done a wonderful job lining up businesses for the Brunswick Landing, which is the new facilities name," said Rear Adm. Robin Braun, of Brunswick and currently mobilized as the Deputy Director of Operations at U.S. European Command. "We can move from one era into another, and bring more jobs to the area to replace those Navy jobs lost."
"The (informal) state motto is 'the way life should be,' and Brunswick epitomizes that," continued Braun. "It is a great town to raise a family, it has been a great Navy town, and a wonderful place to come home. This place has had a huge impact on thousands of sailors over the years and will definitely be missed."
USS Charlotte Returns from Western Pacific Deployment
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge, COMSUBPAC Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled six-month deployment to the Western Pacific region, May 31.
"This was an extremely successful deployment for Charlotte," said Cmdr. Richard Young, USS Charlotte commanding officer. "It was a long six months but with the many hours of hard work and training, we accomplished all mission expectations during this deployment."
Charlotte departed Pearl Harbor Dec.1, 2010, on her Western Pacific deployment. The crew experienced the dynamic operational environment of the Western Pacific and returned with a wealth of submarine experience and advanced qualifications with 28 who became submarine qualified and are now authorized to wear the Submarine Warfare insignia or "Dolphins."
"I could not be more proud of my crew. They proved that we can take this submarine any place we need to go at any time" said Young.
Over the course of the deployment Charlotte completed multiple missions in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility and numerous operations with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Los Angeles-class submarines are ideally suited for covert surveillance, intelligence gathering and Special Forces missions. This stealth, when combined with the submarine's Tomahawk cruise missiles, mines and torpedoes, provide the operational commander with an unseen force multiplier. The nuclear-powered attack submarine Charlotte is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. She was commissioned on Sept. 16, 1994 in Norfolk, Va. and arrived at its new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov.17, 1995.
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled six-month deployment to the Western Pacific region, May 31.
"This was an extremely successful deployment for Charlotte," said Cmdr. Richard Young, USS Charlotte commanding officer. "It was a long six months but with the many hours of hard work and training, we accomplished all mission expectations during this deployment."
Charlotte departed Pearl Harbor Dec.1, 2010, on her Western Pacific deployment. The crew experienced the dynamic operational environment of the Western Pacific and returned with a wealth of submarine experience and advanced qualifications with 28 who became submarine qualified and are now authorized to wear the Submarine Warfare insignia or "Dolphins."
"I could not be more proud of my crew. They proved that we can take this submarine any place we need to go at any time" said Young.
Over the course of the deployment Charlotte completed multiple missions in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility and numerous operations with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Los Angeles-class submarines are ideally suited for covert surveillance, intelligence gathering and Special Forces missions. This stealth, when combined with the submarine's Tomahawk cruise missiles, mines and torpedoes, provide the operational commander with an unseen force multiplier. The nuclear-powered attack submarine Charlotte is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. She was commissioned on Sept. 16, 1994 in Norfolk, Va. and arrived at its new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov.17, 1995.
Halifax Nova Scotia high frequency weather and fax broadcast cease
Guess I somehow missed this announcement, but according to John Snyder on the Ocean Navigator Online website, the Canadian Forces Metoc (Meteorology and Oceanography) Halifax ceased high frequency weather and fax broadcasts on Sept. 2, 2010.
According to Senior Staff Officer Lt. Darryl Williams, “Canadian naval vessels are no longer using it because they receive weather information by other means. There are no plans to re-instate the HF weather and fax broadcast unless required for urgent military operational needs. The Canadian Coast Guard publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation has been updated to reflect the status of the Canadian Forces Fleet Weather Broadcast.”
So the following frequencies CFH frequencies should no longer be active:
CALL SIGN FREQUENCIES TIMES EMISSION POWER
122.5 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 10 KW
4271 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
6496.4 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
10536 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
13510 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
According to Senior Staff Officer Lt. Darryl Williams, “Canadian naval vessels are no longer using it because they receive weather information by other means. There are no plans to re-instate the HF weather and fax broadcast unless required for urgent military operational needs. The Canadian Coast Guard publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation has been updated to reflect the status of the Canadian Forces Fleet Weather Broadcast.”
So the following frequencies CFH frequencies should no longer be active:
CALL SIGN FREQUENCIES TIMES EMISSION POWER
122.5 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 10 KW
4271 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
6496.4 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
10536 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
13510 kHz ALL BROADCAST TIMES F3C 6 KW
Milcom Blog Logs - May 2011 - Central Florida
Our good friend Jack NeSmith checks in with his milair frequency list monitored from his Deltona QTH during the month of May. Thanks for sharing Jack.
138.2500 COMPASS LAKE & W-151B
138.6000 93FS HOMESTEAD ARB
139.2750 HURLBURT FLD AFSOC
140.4250 93FS HOMESTEAD ARB
141.1500 325FW TYNDALL AFB
141.6750 AF TACTICAL
142.3000 PTD
142.6000 NORAD
143.0000 CMD POST HURLBURT FLD
143.6000 SOF TYNDALL AFB
225.3250 COET
225.3500 PINECASTLE RNG
226.6000 LANTCOM
227.0750 INTERFLIGHT TYNDALL AFB
227.8750 2MAW
231.6500 NAS KEY WEST TTR
233.7000 NAS MAYPORT A/D
234.6000 NORAD
234.8000 159FS/125FW
235.4000 NAS OCEANA INTERFLIGHT
235.9250 COET
236.8500 SAR TRAINING
237.1000 AF TACTICAL
237.7500 NAS OCEANA INTERFLIGHT
238.8000 USAF
239.0000 ORLANDO EXEC TOWER
239.3000 TAMPA IAP A/D
247.1000 COET
250.8500 NAS KEY WEST
251.2500 159FS/125FW
251.6000 NAS JAX
253.1000 2MAW
254.2000 NORAD
254.3250 KZJX
255.1250 VFA-105 INTERFLIGHT
255.4000 FSS
256.8750 KZJX
257.5000 GCI OPS HYDRA CONTROL W-151/470
257.7000 KZMA
259.3750 AF TACTICAL
260.9000 NORAD
261.4000 GCI WHETSTONE DISCRETE W-470
262.8500 NORTHCOM
262.9000 NAS JAX NADEP
263.0500 JAX TRACON
263.4500 MOODY AFB GA METRO
264.2000 NAS JAX VP-8 / VP-16 BASE
264.6250 AVON PARK RNG
265.6500 BOEING OPS
267.5000 FACSFAC JAX
268.1000 MOODY AFB GA INTERFLIGHT
269.2500 KZJX
269.3000 KZMA
270.2000 NORAD
271.1000 MOODY AFB GA
273.5500 KZJX
274.1000 CAW INTERFLIGHT
278.8000 NAS WHITING A/D
281.5000 KZMA
282.2000 KZJX
282.3000 KZJX
282.8000 SAR
283.8500 COET
284.5000 FACSFAC JAX
285.0000 NAS JAX TSU "FIDDLE"
285.5000 KZMA
285.6500 KZJX
289.2000 PINECASTLE RNG
290.4000 KZJX
292.1000 6ARW "THUNDER OPS" MACDILL AFB
292.2000 AVON PARK RNG
293.1000 W-470C COMMON
293.2250 KZMA
293.6000 NORAD
299.5000 NAS WHITING AREA-3 COMMON
301.0000 USN SAR
306.0000 NAS JAX VP-30
307.0000 ORLANDO IAP A/D
307.1000 KZMA
307.2500 KZJX
307.3000 KZMA
308.9000 TYNDALL AFB INTERFLIGHT
309.5000 REFUELING
310.2000 NAS JAX BASE OPS
310.8250 HURLBURT FLD AFSOC
311.0000 6ARW "LIGHTING OPS" CMD POST MACDILL AFB
311.5000 FACSFAC JAX DISCRETE
314.0500 W-470A
315.8000 NAS MAYPORT "TOMAHAWK SPT"
316.3000 NORAD
317.6000 KZJX
317.6000 KZMA
318.6000 NAS JAX
319.0000 KZMA
319.7000 UNKNOWN
321.0000 920RQW CMD POST PATRICK AFB
322.4000 JAX IAP A/D
322.5000 KZJX
326.2500 NAS JAX
327.1000 KZJX
327.6000 REFUELING
335.5000 KZMA
335.5500 KZJX
336.2250 USN
338.1500 NAS KEY WEST
338.2500 GAINESVILLE A/D
339.6750 W-151 & COMPASS LAKE MOA
339.7000 FACSFAC JAX DISCRETE
343.0000 159FS/125FW
343.5000 NAS JAX METRO
343.7000 KZMA
344.6000 PATRICK AFB METRO
345.0000 USCG
346.3000 KZJX
348.7000 KZMA
349.0000 KZMA
349.8000 FACSFAC JAX DISCRETE
350.0250 CUSTOMS
352.0000 KZJX
353.5000 KZJX
354.0000 TAMPA IAP A/D
355.3250 USMC
357.0000 COET
360.7000 KZJX
360.8000 KZJX
361.3000 HS-18 INTERFLIGHT
361.4000 GCI OPS HYDRA CONTROL W-151/470
363.1750 KZJX
363.9000 NAS KEY WEST TOWER
364.2000 NORAD AICC
371.3500 NAS JAX
377.1000 KZJX
379.2500 KZMA
138.2500 COMPASS LAKE & W-151B
138.6000 93FS HOMESTEAD ARB
139.2750 HURLBURT FLD AFSOC
140.4250 93FS HOMESTEAD ARB
141.1500 325FW TYNDALL AFB
141.6750 AF TACTICAL
142.3000 PTD
142.6000 NORAD
143.0000 CMD POST HURLBURT FLD
143.6000 SOF TYNDALL AFB
225.3250 COET
225.3500 PINECASTLE RNG
226.6000 LANTCOM
227.0750 INTERFLIGHT TYNDALL AFB
227.8750 2MAW
231.6500 NAS KEY WEST TTR
233.7000 NAS MAYPORT A/D
234.6000 NORAD
234.8000 159FS/125FW
235.4000 NAS OCEANA INTERFLIGHT
235.9250 COET
236.8500 SAR TRAINING
237.1000 AF TACTICAL
237.7500 NAS OCEANA INTERFLIGHT
238.8000 USAF
239.0000 ORLANDO EXEC TOWER
239.3000 TAMPA IAP A/D
247.1000 COET
250.8500 NAS KEY WEST
251.2500 159FS/125FW
251.6000 NAS JAX
253.1000 2MAW
254.2000 NORAD
254.3250 KZJX
255.1250 VFA-105 INTERFLIGHT
255.4000 FSS
256.8750 KZJX
257.5000 GCI OPS HYDRA CONTROL W-151/470
257.7000 KZMA
259.3750 AF TACTICAL
260.9000 NORAD
261.4000 GCI WHETSTONE DISCRETE W-470
262.8500 NORTHCOM
262.9000 NAS JAX NADEP
263.0500 JAX TRACON
263.4500 MOODY AFB GA METRO
264.2000 NAS JAX VP-8 / VP-16 BASE
264.6250 AVON PARK RNG
265.6500 BOEING OPS
267.5000 FACSFAC JAX
268.1000 MOODY AFB GA INTERFLIGHT
269.2500 KZJX
269.3000 KZMA
270.2000 NORAD
271.1000 MOODY AFB GA
273.5500 KZJX
274.1000 CAW INTERFLIGHT
278.8000 NAS WHITING A/D
281.5000 KZMA
282.2000 KZJX
282.3000 KZJX
282.8000 SAR
283.8500 COET
284.5000 FACSFAC JAX
285.0000 NAS JAX TSU "FIDDLE"
285.5000 KZMA
285.6500 KZJX
289.2000 PINECASTLE RNG
290.4000 KZJX
292.1000 6ARW "THUNDER OPS" MACDILL AFB
292.2000 AVON PARK RNG
293.1000 W-470C COMMON
293.2250 KZMA
293.6000 NORAD
299.5000 NAS WHITING AREA-3 COMMON
301.0000 USN SAR
306.0000 NAS JAX VP-30
307.0000 ORLANDO IAP A/D
307.1000 KZMA
307.2500 KZJX
307.3000 KZMA
308.9000 TYNDALL AFB INTERFLIGHT
309.5000 REFUELING
310.2000 NAS JAX BASE OPS
310.8250 HURLBURT FLD AFSOC
311.0000 6ARW "LIGHTING OPS" CMD POST MACDILL AFB
311.5000 FACSFAC JAX DISCRETE
314.0500 W-470A
315.8000 NAS MAYPORT "TOMAHAWK SPT"
316.3000 NORAD
317.6000 KZJX
317.6000 KZMA
318.6000 NAS JAX
319.0000 KZMA
319.7000 UNKNOWN
321.0000 920RQW CMD POST PATRICK AFB
322.4000 JAX IAP A/D
322.5000 KZJX
326.2500 NAS JAX
327.1000 KZJX
327.6000 REFUELING
335.5000 KZMA
335.5500 KZJX
336.2250 USN
338.1500 NAS KEY WEST
338.2500 GAINESVILLE A/D
339.6750 W-151 & COMPASS LAKE MOA
339.7000 FACSFAC JAX DISCRETE
343.0000 159FS/125FW
343.5000 NAS JAX METRO
343.7000 KZMA
344.6000 PATRICK AFB METRO
345.0000 USCG
346.3000 KZJX
348.7000 KZMA
349.0000 KZMA
349.8000 FACSFAC JAX DISCRETE
350.0250 CUSTOMS
352.0000 KZJX
353.5000 KZJX
354.0000 TAMPA IAP A/D
355.3250 USMC
357.0000 COET
360.7000 KZJX
360.8000 KZJX
361.3000 HS-18 INTERFLIGHT
361.4000 GCI OPS HYDRA CONTROL W-151/470
363.1750 KZJX
363.9000 NAS KEY WEST TOWER
364.2000 NORAD AICC
371.3500 NAS JAX
377.1000 KZJX
379.2500 KZMA
Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 1 June 2011 - Brasstown
Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.
AE1E7A 166028 --- 2011-06-01 21:54 T-6B United States ---
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH33 2011-06-01 21:40 TE-8a United States 330th CTS
AE05D9 85-0039 HANK 39 2011-06-01 20:39 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH33 2011-06-01 20:04 TE-8a United States 330th CTS
AE1458 06-6154 BLINR55 2011-06-01 19:26 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
AE05F6 66-0224 KING 15 2011-06-01 19:21 HC-130P United States USAF | 563RQW | 79RQS [KDMA]
AE1199 03-3116 RCH3116 2011-06-01 19:15 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE119B 03-3118 --- 2011-06-01 19:06 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1199 03-3116 RCH3116 2011-06-01 19:03 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1164 02-8154 --- 2011-06-01 17:19 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE10D4 165518 --- 2011-06-01 16:56 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFCEE 94-0143 --- 2011-06-01 16:41 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-06-01 16:37 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE2F9B 168069 --- 2011-06-01 16:36 KC-130J United States ---
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-06-01 16:31 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-06-01 16:26 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE07EC 96-0002 RCH156 2011-06-01 16:25 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE07EC 96-0002 RCH156 2011-06-01 16:13 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-06-01 16:09 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFCEE 94-0143 --- 2011-06-01 15:51 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE2F9B 168069 --- 2011-06-01 15:48 KC-130J United States ---
A19146 N20SM --- 2011-06-01 15:47 560 United States STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
AE2F9B 168069 --- 2011-06-01 15:37 KC-130J United States ---
AE07CC 88-0266 RCH692 2011-06-01 15:28 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFEEA 160046 LOBO 054 2011-06-01 15:18 C-9B United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE0268 59-1523 --- 2011-06-01 15:14 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE07CC 88-0266 RCH692 2011-06-01 15:14 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFEEA 160046 LOBO 054 2011-06-01 15:06 C-9B United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-06-01 15:04 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-06-01 14:39 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-06-01 14:33 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE10D4 165518 --- 2011-06-01 14:27 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-06-01 14:10 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE1241 04-4136 RCH4136 2011-06-01 13:50 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 12:46 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-06-01 12:36 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 12:34 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE10D1 165515 --- 2011-06-01 12:28 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 12:12 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 11:46 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AC8E11 N908NA --- 2011-06-01 11:46 T-38N United States NASA
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 11:30 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2011-06-01 09:29 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AD79DD N968 --- 2011-06-01 09:08 Mig-17 United States RICHARD THOM KISSIMMEE Fl.
AE0604 80-0325 TORQE 77 2011-06-01 07:20 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
AE1472 07-7180 BASCO16 2011-06-01 06:15 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
0D0045 TP-06 --- 2011-06-01 00:17 GLF3 Mexico Mexican Air Force
AE1E7A 166028 --- 2011-06-01 21:54 T-6B United States ---
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH33 2011-06-01 21:40 TE-8a United States 330th CTS
AE05D9 85-0039 HANK 39 2011-06-01 20:39 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
AE1488 86-0416 PEACH33 2011-06-01 20:04 TE-8a United States 330th CTS
AE1458 06-6154 BLINR55 2011-06-01 19:26 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
AE05F6 66-0224 KING 15 2011-06-01 19:21 HC-130P United States USAF | 563RQW | 79RQS [KDMA]
AE1199 03-3116 RCH3116 2011-06-01 19:15 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE119B 03-3118 --- 2011-06-01 19:06 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1199 03-3116 RCH3116 2011-06-01 19:03 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1164 02-8154 --- 2011-06-01 17:19 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE10D4 165518 --- 2011-06-01 16:56 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFCEE 94-0143 --- 2011-06-01 16:41 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-06-01 16:37 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE2F9B 168069 --- 2011-06-01 16:36 KC-130J United States ---
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-06-01 16:31 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-06-01 16:26 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE07EC 96-0002 RCH156 2011-06-01 16:25 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE07EC 96-0002 RCH156 2011-06-01 16:13 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-06-01 16:09 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFCEE 94-0143 --- 2011-06-01 15:51 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE2F9B 168069 --- 2011-06-01 15:48 KC-130J United States ---
A19146 N20SM --- 2011-06-01 15:47 560 United States STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
AE2F9B 168069 --- 2011-06-01 15:37 KC-130J United States ---
AE07CC 88-0266 RCH692 2011-06-01 15:28 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFEEA 160046 LOBO 054 2011-06-01 15:18 C-9B United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE0268 59-1523 --- 2011-06-01 15:14 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE07CC 88-0266 RCH692 2011-06-01 15:14 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFEEA 160046 LOBO 054 2011-06-01 15:06 C-9B United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2011-06-01 15:04 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE10D3 165517 --- 2011-06-01 14:39 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-06-01 14:33 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE10D4 165518 --- 2011-06-01 14:27 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-06-01 14:10 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE1241 04-4136 RCH4136 2011-06-01 13:50 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 12:46 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2011-06-01 12:36 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 12:34 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE10D1 165515 --- 2011-06-01 12:28 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 12:12 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 11:46 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AC8E11 N908NA --- 2011-06-01 11:46 T-38N United States NASA
AE0429 62-3530 MASH82 2011-06-01 11:30 KC-135R United States AFRC | 434ARW [KGUS]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2011-06-01 09:29 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AD79DD N968 --- 2011-06-01 09:08 Mig-17 United States RICHARD THOM KISSIMMEE Fl.
AE0604 80-0325 TORQE 77 2011-06-01 07:20 C-130H United States GA ANG | 165AW | 158AS [KSAV]
AE1472 07-7180 BASCO16 2011-06-01 06:15 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
0D0045 TP-06 --- 2011-06-01 00:17 GLF3 Mexico Mexican Air Force
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Bold Monarch 2011 Kicks Off in Spain
Members of the Deep Submergence Unit aboard the Military Sealift Command fleet ocean tug USNS Sioux (T-ATF 171) prepare to submerge a submarine rescue chamber during exercise CHILEMAR II. The exercise between the Chilean and U.S. Navy forces simulates submarine rescue operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Mickler/Released)By MCC(SW/AW) Katt Whittenberger, Expeditionary Combat Camera
CARTAGENA, Spain (NNS) -- Participants and observers from more than 25 countries departed May 30, for the NATO exercise Bold Monarch 2011, the world's largest submarine rescue exercise.
The 12-day exercise supports interoperability between submarines and submarine rescue units, and this is the first time a Russian submarine has participated in a NATO exercise.
"In Bold Monarch 2008, NATO and our partner nations demonstrated dramatic improvements in international cooperation and interoperability in this challenging field," said Capt. David Dittmer, deputy commander, Submarines North. "Our achievements included the first ever rescues between the Russian Federation Navy and NATO submarines, and the first transfer of personnel with the new U.S. and NATO rescue systems. In 2011's exercise, we will move even further in demonstrating our technical capabilities and coordination processes. We will include a Russian submarine in this exercise for the first time and practice complex, international command and control procedures in a realistic scenario. This is the graduate level of submarine rescue operations."
More than 2,000 personnel and 20 ships have gathered off the coast of Spain, bringing with them rescue forces equipped with a range of sophisticated debris clearance, diver assisted gear and submarine rescue systems (SRS). With more than 40 nations operating submarines, the compatibility between assets and standardization of procedures in submarine rescue is exceedingly important.
"In the unlikely event of an emergency, we can work with our allies to respond appropriately, and having a standardized script helps cut through the language barrier," said Cmdr. David Lemly, commander, Deep Submergence Unit. "Exercises like this gives us a way to interact with militaries we may not normally interact with since we're primarily a humanitarian unit."
Filling the U.S. role for the exercise is the Navy's Deep Submergence Unit (DSU), which runs the only U.S. submarine rescue systems. Monday the Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM) submerged and successfully linked up with the Turkish SSK Anafartalar. One of the goals for this dive was to verify the possibility of using a remote operated vehicle (ROV) as a tool to allow recovery of the PRM if there's an emergency while it is submerged. The Swedish ROV launched from the HSwMS Belos, and as a safety precaution, it approached the PRM after the PRM had fully sealed on the Turkish vessel, but before the hatch was opened between the two.
"This exercise is great training for my operators and clearly demonstrates our ability to work with other subs to do our mission." said Lemly.
Bold Monarch 2011 will culminate with a 48-hour scenario involving the rescue of more than 150 personnel from multiple ships. Aircraft from Italy will deliver divers from the Italy, Russia, and the United Kingdom via parachutes, to provide first response. The medical professionals will respond to multiple mass casualty scenarios. Rescue systems from multiple countries will recover trapped Sailors.
Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 31 May 2011 - Brasstown
Time for more Mode-S/ADS-B Military and Government intercepts from here on the Radio Ranch in WNC.
AA06F9 N745VA --- 2011-05-31 22:09 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE0419 164407 GOTO FMS 2011-05-31 21:03 E-6B United States USN | VQ-4 [KTIK]
AE05D9 85-0039 HANK 39 2011-05-31 20:42 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
AE02E7 84-0204 COBB04 2011-05-31 20:04 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
15407B RA-82043 --- 2011-05-31 19:59 An-124-100 Russia Volga-Dnepr Airlines
AE119C 03-3119 RCH3119 2011-05-31 19:59 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE119C 03-3119 RCH3119 2011-05-31 19:45 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
A62778 N496MC --- 2011-05-31 19:27 Boeing 747-212B United States Atlas Air
0AC0D2 --- --- 2011-05-31 18:58 --- Colombia ---
ACB590 N918NA --- 2011-05-31 18:45 T-38N United States NASA
AE115E 01-0030 --- 2011-05-31 16:44 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-05-31 16:34 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-31 16:31 T-1A United States 48th FTS
ADFD01 95-0053 --- 2011-05-31 16:23 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE10D1 165515 --- 2011-05-31 16:11 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFD10 95-0068 --- 2011-05-31 16:08 T-1A United States 48th FTS
ADFCEB 94-0140 --- 2011-05-31 15:18 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-31 14:41 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
ADFEED 160049 VV JU004 2011-05-31 14:30 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
AA90A0 N780BA 2I4TI43 2011-05-31 14:29 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI4341 2011-05-31 14:29 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI43443 2011-05-31 14:29 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
ADFEED 160049 VV JU004 2011-05-31 14:19 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-05-31 13:53 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D1 165515 --- 2011-05-31 13:43 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-05-31 13:43 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-05-31 13:31 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 13:20 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 13:09 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0412 163920 GOTO FMS 2011-05-31 13:09 E-6B United States USN | VQ-3 [KTIK]
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-31 12:53 T-1A United States 48th FTS
ADFD01 95-0053 --- 2011-05-31 12:44 T-1A United States 48th FTS
A08E14 N135DE --- 2011-05-31 12:39 35A United States UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 12:36 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 12:24 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-31 11:53 MC-130J United States ---
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-31 11:51 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-31 11:48 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-31 11:42 MC-130J United States ---
ACB590 N918NA --- 2011-05-31 11:22 T-38N United States NASA
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-31 10:33 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-31 09:14 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFEED 160049 VV JU004 2011-05-31 08:55 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
A6D6D9 N54PA --- 2011-05-31 05:11 Lear 36 United States PHOENINX AIR
AA06F9 N745VA --- 2011-05-31 22:09 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
AE0419 164407 GOTO FMS 2011-05-31 21:03 E-6B United States USN | VQ-4 [KTIK]
AE05D9 85-0039 HANK 39 2011-05-31 20:42 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
AE02E7 84-0204 COBB04 2011-05-31 20:04 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
15407B RA-82043 --- 2011-05-31 19:59 An-124-100 Russia Volga-Dnepr Airlines
AE119C 03-3119 RCH3119 2011-05-31 19:59 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE119C 03-3119 RCH3119 2011-05-31 19:45 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
A62778 N496MC --- 2011-05-31 19:27 Boeing 747-212B United States Atlas Air
0AC0D2 --- --- 2011-05-31 18:58 --- Colombia ---
ACB590 N918NA --- 2011-05-31 18:45 T-38N United States NASA
AE115E 01-0030 --- 2011-05-31 16:44 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-05-31 16:34 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-31 16:31 T-1A United States 48th FTS
ADFD01 95-0053 --- 2011-05-31 16:23 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE10D1 165515 --- 2011-05-31 16:11 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
ADFD10 95-0068 --- 2011-05-31 16:08 T-1A United States 48th FTS
ADFCEB 94-0140 --- 2011-05-31 15:18 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-31 14:41 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
ADFEED 160049 VV JU004 2011-05-31 14:30 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
AA90A0 N780BA 2I4TI43 2011-05-31 14:29 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI4341 2011-05-31 14:29 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
AA90A0 N780BA GTI43443 2011-05-31 14:29 B-747-409 United States Evergreen International
ADFEED 160049 VV JU004 2011-05-31 14:19 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
AE10D2 165516 --- 2011-05-31 13:53 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D1 165515 --- 2011-05-31 13:43 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-05-31 13:43 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE12D4 62-1792 REACH673 2011-05-31 13:31 C-130E United States USAF | [KLRF]
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 13:20 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 13:09 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0412 163920 GOTO FMS 2011-05-31 13:09 E-6B United States USN | VQ-3 [KTIK]
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-31 12:53 T-1A United States 48th FTS
ADFD01 95-0053 --- 2011-05-31 12:44 T-1A United States 48th FTS
A08E14 N135DE --- 2011-05-31 12:39 35A United States UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 12:36 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0379 63-7992 SLUFF69 2011-05-31 12:24 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-31 11:53 MC-130J United States ---
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-31 11:51 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFD0A 95-0062 --- 2011-05-31 11:48 T-1A United States 48th FTS
AE29D4 09-6207 FIXER55 2011-05-31 11:42 MC-130J United States ---
ACB590 N918NA --- 2011-05-31 11:22 T-38N United States NASA
AD9A00 N976AS --- 2011-05-31 10:33 MD-83 United States US Marshal JPATS
AA06F9 N745VA 2040 2011-05-31 09:14 Boeing 737-405 United States Vision Airlines
ADFEED 160049 VV JU004 2011-05-31 08:55 C-9B United States USNR | VR-56 [KNTU]
A6D6D9 N54PA --- 2011-05-31 05:11 Lear 36 United States PHOENINX AIR
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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]
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]
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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]
Monday, May 30, 2011
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.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
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."
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.
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.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, May 27, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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.
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]
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]
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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.
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]
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]
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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