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NAVAIR FRCE receives the 2024 SECNAV Environmental Award

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams Leer másNAVAIR FRCE receives the 2024 SECNAV Environmental Award[…]

Alaska Army NG and Marine Corps enhance weapons and tactics

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Story by Belinda O’Neal, Alaska National Guard MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. — Aviators from the Alaska Army National Guard graduated from the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor course April 22, marking a significant moment in the evolution of Army-wide aviation readiness. The Alaska Guard’s participation marks the first time a conventional (not special forces) Leer másAlaska Army NG and Marine Corps enhance weapons and tactics[…]

MV-22B from VMM-268 prepares for MRF-D deployment

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Story by 1st Lt. Hannah Venables, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY – U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departed yesterday from Marine Corps Base Hawaii for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for Leer másMV-22B from VMM-268 prepares for MRF-D deployment[…]

Alaska National Guard UH-60 aviators training at MCAS Yuma

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aviators and the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence are training at the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona. The Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 is hosting the training March 4 through Leer másAlaska National Guard UH-60 aviators training at MCAS Yuma[…]

SIEPU, the next US Marines Bell H-1 helicopter upgrade

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AMARILLO, Texas – The Bell H-1 platform will receive a Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) to optimize the aircraft to improve mission capabilities, aircrew safety, and interoperability by increasing the electrical power capacity and support the integration of additional cabin capabilities. The first unit, an AH-1Z Viper, has arrived at Bell Amarillo Assembly Center to Leer másSIEPU, the next US Marines Bell H-1 helicopter upgrade[…]

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors begin reintegration with 15th MEU

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Story by Capt. Brian Tuthill, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The 15th MEU began MV-22B Osprey reintegration training March 21, 2024, transporting a platoon of Marines across Camp Pendleton to regain proficiencies in foundational skills for pilots and infantry Marines. The training was conducted at two sites and involved Leer másMV-22B Osprey tiltrotors begin reintegration with 15th MEU[…]

1st Marine Aircraft Wing MV-22 tiltrotor return to air

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Story by Maj. Roberto Martins, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing OKINAWA, Japan. March 14, 2024 – The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) has returned its MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor units to flight status on March 14, as the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has deemed the aircraft safe to fly based on a meticulous and data-driven Leer más1st Marine Aircraft Wing MV-22 tiltrotor return to air[…]

Army UH-60M helicopters conduct deck landings on USNS Dahl

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Story by Grady Fontana, Military Sealift Command Far East Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (2-2 CAB) conducted deck landings with U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters on prepositioning ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), March 7, 2024. Six UH-60M Black Hawk crews from Assault Helicopter Battalion 2-2 CAB practiced single-spot Leer másArmy UH-60M helicopters conduct deck landings on USNS Dahl[…]

Navy announces CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor return to flight status

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March 8, 2024 — The U.S. Navy returned its CMV-22B Osprey fleet to flight status March 8, 2024, following NAVAIR’s announcement that issued clearance for the V-22 Osprey to fly. The Navy is implementing a deliberate, multi-phased, conditions-based approach that will prioritize safety during the CMV-22B Osprey return to flight. Starting immediately, Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Leer másNavy announces CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor return to flight status[…]

CH-53E Super Stallion Mission Data Extender (MDE)

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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD. — The Mission Data Extender team (MDE) installed on CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter is breaking new ground for naval aviation. In December 2023, H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261) started installation of a first-ever fully integrated, hard-mounted commercial off-the-shelf tablet functioning as a primary mission display on Leer másCH-53E Super Stallion Mission Data Extender (MDE)[…]

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