F/A-18 Hornet demonstrates air power. Photo's of the day

PACIFIC OCEAN  F/A-18E Super Hornet's from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). TThe John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group fly during an air power demo above the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Air power demonstration 22 April 2013

The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, CVW-9, Destroyer Squadron 21 and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Flight operations on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26 lands on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations. MSG-26 is performing launches and recoveries from the flight deck in order to complete required qualifications. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications

UH-1N Huey and an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 stand by on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as an MV-22 Osprey approaches. HMLA-167 is completing required qualifications. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications.

U.S. Navy Calls on BAE Systems to Provide Critical Mine Detection Sensor Prototype

 

Protecting sailors and U.S. Marines from prolific threats is a 24-7 need

 

HONOLULU, Hawaii — BAE Systems has been awarded a $20 million contract to develop an advanced prototype system that detects mines and obstacles in near-shore waters for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. As part of the Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) program, the laser-based airborne system will provide 24-hour capability to ensure our troops’ safe transition from ship to shore.
“This program will help save lives, and to us there is no better reward than providing technology to help protect those who put themselves in harm’s way while serving our nation,” said Reid Noguchi, general manager of BAE Systems Spectral Solutions. “Having conducted extensive research and development in advanced sensors, airborne prototype systems, and sophisticated real time software, BAE Systems has worked closely with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to mature the technologies and capabilities to meet the Navy’s mine countermeasures needs on an accelerated timeline.”

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower flight operations 19/04/2013

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). tion

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

USS John C. Stennis action

Sailors attach ordnance to an MH-60S Knight Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a weapons transfer. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.