America Strong Campaign Starts Today, April 28th

The US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28. “We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe.” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”

CBP Is Looking for Fixed and Rotary Wing Pilots

The US Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) organization is looking for Air Interdiction Agents. AIAs are credentialed law enforcement officers who pilot airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned aircraft. They detect, track, and intercept people, aircraft, vessels, and contraband at and beyond our border and within the nation’s interior. AMO agents have a broad range of authorities that enable them to transcend land, air, and sea domains and jurisdictions, providing continuity to enforcement efforts. They are authorized to carry firearms, obtain and serve search warrants, subpoena and summons, conduct investigations, and make arrests for any offense committed in their pres

Looking Ahead To Block III

Since 2005, F/A-18 Super Hornet Block II aircraft have been rolling off Boeing’s production line and serving as the U.S. Navy’s multi-mission capable workhorse. The service took delivery of the final Block II Super Hornet, closing out a run of 322 one-seater F/A-18Es and 286 two-seated F/A-18Fs, on April 17. “Aircraft E322 will leave Boeing’s production line and head straight to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 based in [Naval Air Station] Oceana,” explained Cmdr. Tyler Tennille, of Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), who oversees Acceptance Testing.