Monthly Archives: October 2021

USS Suwannee (CVE-27) (originally an oiler AO-33, converted to an escort carrier AVG/ACV/CVE-27) was laid down on 3 June 1938 at Kearny, New Jersey, by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, under a Maritime Commission contract as Markay (MC hull 5); launched on 4 March 1939, sponsored by Mrs. Howard L. Vickery; delivered to theContinue reading “USS Suwannee (CVE-27) (originally an oiler AO-33, converted to an escort carrier AVG/ACV/CVE-27) was laid down on 3 June 1938 at Kearny, New Jersey,”

BOSTON (Oct. 22, 2021) USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and playedContinue reading “USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks.”

By Stephen Losey Oct 26, 10:11 AM An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron prepares for departure at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Both of the Air Force’s F-15EX aircraft were at Nellis AFB to test how effective the aircraft would be in air-to-air missions. (William R. Lewis/Air Force) WASHINGTON —Continue reading “Air Force holds week of F-15EX tests at Nellis”

The frigate controlled an uncrewed Pacific 24 rigid inflatable boat from up to 10 miles away off the coast of Plymouth. The Royal Navy has reached a major milestone in its use of autonomous boats for future operations.  In a first for the Senior Service, Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll successfully controlled an uncrewed Pacific 24Continue reading “Royal Navy first as HMS Argyll conducts autonomous boat trials”

Royal Navy Type 22 Frigate HMS Cumberland takes part in manoeuvring exercises in the Indian Ocean, 2001 from JC’s Naval and Military news and photos https://ift.tt/3m7VgK4 via IFTTT