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Coast Guard Air Station Detroit receives upgraded MH-65E Dolphin

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MT. CLEMENS, Mich. Sept. 29, 2023 — Coast Guard Air Station Detroit received its first upgraded MH-65E Dolphin helicopter to replace the legacy MH-65D helicopters that support Coast Guard missions throughout the Great Lakes region. Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The MH-65 avionics upgrade to the “E” (Echo) configuration provides enhanced search and rescue capabilities including Leer másCoast Guard Air Station Detroit receives upgraded MH-65E Dolphin[…]

Coast Guard and partners conducted a SAREX off Oahu

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HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources conducted a SAREX (search and rescue exercise) off Oahu, Sept. 27, 2023. “The exercise improved interagency cohesion between organizations and first responders with one goal in common, saving lives. Continuing Leer másCoast Guard and partners conducted a SAREX off Oahu[…]

Coast Guard MH-65E rescue 2 fishermen 50 nm offshore Savannah

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65E Dolphin aircrew rescue two fishermen after their 34-foot fishing vessel sank 50 nautical miles offshore Savannah, Georgia. Thursday, September 28, 2023. Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a report from Coast Guard 7th District watchstanders of an emergency position indicating radio beacon activation from the fishing vessel Leer másCoast Guard MH-65E rescue 2 fishermen 50 nm offshore Savannah[…]

Coast Guard MH-60T medevac woman near Southwest Pass

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NEW ORLEANS – A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew medevac a 61-year-old woman from the Carnival Valor cruise ship approximately 62 nautical miles south of Southwest Pass, Louisiana. Wednesday, September 27, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report from the cruise ship Carnival Valor of a 61-year-old woman with stroke-like symptoms. Leer másCoast Guard MH-60T medevac woman near Southwest Pass[…]

Lockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh

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PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 — Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and the US Air Force completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady’s Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program. The successful first flight tested the new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 as part of the ATR contract, including: During this mission the aircraft successfully performed a low-altitude Leer másLockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh[…]

New Airbus PioneerLab based on H145 helicopter

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Hamburg. — During the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg, Airbus Helicopters unveiled the PioneerLab, its new twin-engine technology demonstrator based on the H145 platform. It complements Airbus’ range of FlightLabs and focuses on testing technologies that reduce helicopter emissions, increase autonomy and integrate bio-based materials. «With PioneerLab, we continue our ambitious strategy to test Leer másNew Airbus PioneerLab based on H145 helicopter[…]

Coast Guard rescue 5 sailors during Tropical Storm Ophelia

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard crews rescue five sailors from an anchored 38-foot catamaran that was beset by weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ophelia within Lookout Bight in Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Friday, September 22, 2023. The owner of sailing vessel Wanderful Life used a cell phone to call Coast Guard Sector North Carolina watchstanders Leer másCoast Guard rescue 5 sailors during Tropical Storm Ophelia[…]

U.S. Army UH-60L crew rescue hunter near Gold King Creek, Alaska

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U.S. Army story by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – A U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter aircrew assigned to Charlie Company, 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade performed a rescue (medevac) of a hunter near Gold King Creek, Alaska, on Sep. 17, 2023. The mission started Leer másU.S. Army UH-60L crew rescue hunter near Gold King Creek, Alaska[…]

USCGC Thetis and HITRON seized 70 million dollar in narcotics

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KEY WEST, Florida –  The USCGC Thetis crew (WMEC 910) and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from the HITRON seized 70 million dollar in narcotics during a counter-drug patrol. The Coast Guard Cutter Thetis returned homeport to Key West following a 55-day patrol in the Western Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday, September 15, Leer másUSCGC Thetis and HITRON seized 70 million dollar in narcotics[…]

Coast Guard MH-65 rescue 3 stranded boaters near Freeport, Tx

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HOUSTON — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescue three stranded boaters near Freeport, Texas. Monday, September 18, 2023. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report at 12:23 p.m. of three men aboard a 15-foot jon boat that was disabled and anchored between the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers.  Coast Guard watchstanders issued a marine assistance request broadcast, but received no Leer másCoast Guard MH-65 rescue 3 stranded boaters near Freeport, Tx[…]

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