Map shows US spy flights near the Russian border
A rare US reconnaissance aircraft specializing in signals intelligence conducted its second spy flight near Russia’s western border on Monday since reaching Europe last week. The US Air Force The RC-135U’s flight lasted about nine and a half hours, according…
Military service must not be flaunted for political reasons
Daytona Beach News Journal By Lonnie Groot In 1972, U.S. Senator George McGovern of South Dakota lost his presidential election. Few knew much about his past service to his country. Then, in 2001, Stephen Ambrose published his book “The Wild…
When is the SpaceX Polaris Dawn rocket launch near Cape Canaveral?
SpaceX mission Polaris Dawn prepares the ground for the first commercial spacewalk When SpaceX launches the Polaris Dawn mission this month, it will reach greater altitudes than any manned mission since Apollo — but that’s not all. Safe travels, Polaris…
Southsider honors father at 2024 National Truck Driving Championships
Gregg Doyel: Why I write stories about you IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel explains why he is so passionate about telling stories. Gregg Doyel, [email protected] The nights behind the wheel of a semi-truck are long, but the cab is quiet,…
NY DMV reveals 15 most popular license plates. Check out the favorites
Thousands of New Yorkers share their pride in their military service, their love for their state’s sports teams and their admiration for the state bird by customizing the license plates on their vehicles. The New York State Department of Motor…
OMES partners with Canadian Valley Tech to offer unique flight training
A group of Oklahoma students will receive important aviation experience thanks to a new donation. State leaders found a retired U.S. Air Force jet for students at the Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno. A unique federal program made…
First production helicopter MH-139A put into service at Malmstrom AFB
On August 5, 2024, the U.S. Air Force received the first production MH-139A Gray Wolf helicopter. This was the first of a Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) batch of 13 helicopters ordered in 2023 and was delivered to the 550th Helicopter…
Robinson tournament showcases the heritage of sport in PH
PORT HURON — Some had been playing for decades. Others were not even ten years old. But everyone there shared the same passion. Athletes of all generations met on Sunday for the finals of the 67th Francis J. Robinson International…
