Since the United States acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867, the U.S. military has maintained a strong presence in the upper territory. In the beginning, it was responsible for governing Alaska until it became a district in 1884. Today, the Alaskan Command provides...
We all love movies, right? It seems some our favorite movies tend to include those with military aircraft screaming across the sky, piloted by big movie stars who defy all odds, and often orders, to carry out impossible missions. The aircraft are mostly tools that...
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As a pilot, you need to stay in communication with other aircraft during your flight. As you pass through a military flight corridor, you may want to contact other friendly fixed-wing or rotary wing aircraft in your area to pass along relevant information. As an...
Click for Video Introduced in 1985 and still currently in service, the AV-8B Harrier II is a single-engine aircraft that specializes in ground attack. This bird of prey’s multi-role mission is light attack for close-air-support for ground troops as well as air...
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