The Department of Defense notified the Congress and the contractor, Bell Helicopter, that it will not certify the U.S. Army Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program for continuation. As a result the Army Acquisition Executive Office for Aviation is directing that the program's contract be terminated completely for the convenience of the government. (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo)
Monday, October 31, 2011
ARH-70 Arapaho
The Department of Defense notified the Congress and the contractor, Bell Helicopter, that it will not certify the U.S. Army Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program for continuation. As a result the Army Acquisition Executive Office for Aviation is directing that the program's contract be terminated completely for the convenience of the government. (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo)
MH-6 Little Bird
The MH-6 Little Bird, only found in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, is a light utility helicopter modified to externally transport several combat troops. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of USASOC)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
An OH-58 Kiowa observation helicopter fires a Hellfire missile in an attempt to destroy an improvised explosive device during Operation Browning in southern Arab Jabour Jan. 22. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Luis Delgadillo)
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Pilots with 2nd Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, fly their OH-58 D Kiowa Warrior from the flight-line to the rearming point during training at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 18. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
Armed with Hellfire missiles, Col. A.T. Ball, commander, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies an OH-58 Kiowa on a mission near Kirkuk. (Photo Credit: Spc. Bryanna Poulin)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
1st Lt Curtis Dotson, a pilot serving with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, demonstrates the capabilities of an OH-58 Kiowa Warrior for the U.S. Army Accession Command advertising team July 17, at Simmons Army Airfield. The team is developing a recruiting, campaign to encourage young African American men and women to seek commissions as U.S. Army officers. (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
A OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter test fires over the Red Desert in Afghanistan. Under Modernization Plan 2012, Kiowa Warrior helicopters like this one will be upgraded from D to F models to include enhanced cockpit sensor upgrades. (Photo Credit: Sadie Bleistein)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
An OH-58 Kiowa Warrior prepares to park on the newly graded and graveled air strip at Camp Taji, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2011. (Photo Credit: Spc. Darriel Swatts, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
A Task Force Destiny, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter conducts aerial reconnaissance Nov. 7, 2010 in southern Afghanistan. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Sarah Bleistein (101st Airborne), U.S. Army Photo by Task Force Destiny Public Affairs Officer Sadie Bleistein/Released)
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
A Kiowa Warrior with Task Force Nighthawk flies toward the range, June 11 at Camp McGregor, Fort Bliss, Texas. Task Force Nighthawk was participating in their two-week iteration at Falcon Focus, a training exercise for members of the 3rd CAB, 3rd ID. (Photo Credit: Spc. Monica K. Smith)
Thursday, October 20, 2011
CH-53D Sea Stallion
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals the launches of a CH-53D Sea Stallion from the ship’s flight deck. Saipan is currently deployed in the Arabian Gulf conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Robert M Schalk)
CH-53 Sea Stallion
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kelvin Banchon directs a CH-53 “Sea Stallion” helicopter as it departs the ship’s flight deck during the onload of the Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Onslow Bay, North Carolina. Kearsarge has received orders to deploy, to support Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero)
CH-53 Sea Stallion
Air Department Sailors prepare to transport a CH-53 “Sea Stallion” helicopter from the portside elevator into the ship’s hangar bay. Kearsarge has received orders to deploy, to support Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero)
CH-53 Sea Stallion
An CH-53 Sea Stallion assigned to the “Condors” of Helicopter Light Squadron Four Six Four (HMH 464) makes its approach for a landing on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is currently deployed as the flagship of Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Alicia Tasz)
SH-2G Sea Sprite
The Royal New Zealand Navy SH-2G Sea Sprite prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a Sailor exchange between the Lincoln and the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin R. Blake/Released)
Monday, October 17, 2011
Bell 412
An Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) Helicopter flys low over the site of Indonesia's successful World Record attempt for Most Divers diving in the one place at the same time off the coast of Manado, Indonesia. (Photo: RAN)
SH-2 Super Seasprite
A Royal New Zealand Navy Super Seasprite from HMNZS Te Mana lands on the deck of HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period. (Photo: RAN)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Lynx
A German marine Lynx helicopter departs after receiving fuel aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)
Lynx
Sailors unchain a German marine Lynx helicopter as it prepares to depart after a refueling aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)
Lynx
Sailors refuel a German marine Lynx helicopter aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)
Lynx
A United Kingdom Royal Navy HMA 8 Lynx helicopter flies near the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005. The exercise is a medium-scale NATO amphibious live exercise designed to certify selected NATO units and assigned forces. U.S. participation is to enhance the training for NATO partners, provide training for U.S. forces and to show U.S. commitment. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Timm Duckworth)
Lynx
Royal Netherlands Marines assigned to the frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (FFG 802) fast rope from a Lynx helicopter onto the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau’s (LHA 4) flight deck during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise. The exercise provided an opportunity for both navies to train in a combined coalition environment to form a more effective and cohesive force. Nassau is deployed as flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group Eight (ESG-8) supporting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Andrew King)
Lynx
A Royal Netherlands Navy Lynx helicopter, assigned to the HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (FFG 80), prepares to land aboard the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg)
Friday, October 7, 2011
AH-64 Apache
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter prepares to takeoff for a mission in Iraq. The Apache is assigned to The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Longknife Squadron, Renegade Troop, which is currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Sykes in Iraq's Ninewa Province. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert M Schalk)
AH-64 Apache
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during Joint Shipboard Weapons and Ordnance (JSWORD) training. The JSWORD exercise provided an excellent opportunity for Navy and Army ordnance personnel to work together in a joint training environment. The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, four bladed, multi-mission attack helicopter designed as a highly stable aerial weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brian McFadden)
AH-1W Cobra
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd class Jabin Rose from Palm Coast, Fla., directs an AH-1W Cobra Helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in an Expeditionary Strike Group Exercise in preparation for their upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sarah E. Ard)
AH-1W
An AH-1W helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 (REIN) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Starkey)
AH-1Z Super Cobra
Landing signalmen enlisted Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kevin Bourne, from Brooklyn, NY assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) signals an AH-1Z Super Cobra assigned to the air combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) signals an AH-1Z Super Cobra Harpers Ferry and the 31st MEU are taking part in Exercise Cobra Gold, an annual Thailand and U.S. co-sponsored joint coalition multinational military exercise designed to train a Thai, U.S. and Singaporean Coalition Task Force. The exercise will also include humanitarian civic action projects with participating nations from Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. White/Released)
AH-1W Super Cobra
A Marine pilot assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) flies an AH-1W Super Cobra during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Taylor is participating in theater security cooperation activities in the Adriatic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell)
AH-1Z Viper
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lawrence Lowe guides a Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter off the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during flight quarters. The AH-1Z Viper was declared combat ready in September 2010 by the Marine Corps and will undergo its first upcoming operational deployment as part of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)
AH-1 Cobra
An AH-1 Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 landS aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). HMM-265 is conducting an air qualification exercise in order to provide air support to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steve Acuff/Released)
AH-1W Cobra
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra helicopter is chained to the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)
UH-1 Huey
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Randy Buono, from Lewiston, Idaho, signals the pilot of a UH-1 Huey helicopter, assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163, to touch down during landing qualifications aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, and elements of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
UH-1N Huey
An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) gives hand signals to land an UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a composite unit training exercise in preparation for deployment in early 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
UH-1N Huey
UH-1N Huey from the Sabers of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467 prepares to touch down on the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations as the ship transits to Haiti. Bataan departed Naval Station Norfolk to provide humanitarian assistance disaster response following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)
UH-1N Twin Huey
A UH-1N Twin Huey helicopter carefully lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations. Peleliu is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling/Released)
UH-1N Huey
A UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced [HMM (REIN)] 166 lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). U.S. forces maintain a naval and air presence in the region to promote stability and safeguard vital links to the global economy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin)
UH-1N Huey
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class James Barron signals a UH-1N Huey to land aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18). This marked one the first Marine helicopter operations for the New Orleans flight deck. New Orleans is stationed in San Diego and is the only San Antonio-class ship on the West Coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Ashleigh S. Teitel)
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