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NDA celebrates cadet John’s exceptional achievement at Royal Air Force College

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has celebrated the exceptional performance of Officer Cadet Nicholas John in the Royal Air Force College Cranwell at United Kingdom. By Mohammed Tijjani The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has celebrated the exceptional …

B-52s depart UK following successful Bomber Task Force deployment

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft departed Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Friday, December 13, 2024 following a successful Bomber Task Force deployment. During their time in Europe, this recent deployed B- …

Sky Sabre returns from Poland after nearly three years

The British Army will begin to send its Sky Sabre ground-based air defence (GBAD) system back home to be reconstituted in the UK after two years and eight months of service in Poland. This single Sky Sabre unit, and its Royal Artillery operators, were sent …

Veterans kicked out of armed forces under 'gay ban' to get £75m. But can it right the wrongs?

Making the announcement, defence secretary, John Healey described the treatment during the policy as a “moral stain on our nation”.  We at Fighting With Pride (alongside many brave ex-service people) have worked tirelessly to make clear to relevant …

Obituary: Peter William Calvert

Peter William Calvert passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born to parents William and Elsie Calvert on November 20, 1938, in Hartlepool, England. Peter's loving wife, Pamela Ruth Calvert, passed away in March 2021. …

Parachutes Over Florida: US Air Force, Royal Air Force & Royal Norwegian Air Force Conduct Global Eagle Exercise

The Global Eagle Exercise is a multinational military training even in Florida that involves elements form the US, English and Norwegian air forces. This training strengthens interoperability and readiness on behalf of all participants. All the photographs …

Mystery Drones Spotted Over US Military Base in NATO Country: Report

Unknown drones have been spotted in recent weeks above a U.S. military base and other locations in Germany, according to reports. Citing the German magazine Spiegel, Reuters reported that unidentified drones were spotted above the U.S.'s Ramstein Air …

Unidentified drones spotted over Ramstein air base, German media reports

A series of mysterious drone flights have raised security concerns in Germany, with multiple unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles spotted over sensitive industrial facilities and the strategically military important Ramstein Air Base, according to a …

Interesting Photos of a Canadian CC-177 Globemaster III Transporting Great War Fighters in 2017

100 years after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a Canadian CC-177 transported seven World War One fighters to France. April, 1917. The Great War is in full swing and the British and Commonwealth forces are beginning the offensive in the broader Second Battle of …

Royal Air Force Veteran Gavin Douglas Debuts With Gripping Fiction Novel: Nathan Cartwright's Week To Remember

Final Trafalgar Class Submarine HMS Triumph Returns Home for Decommissioning

HMS Triumph (S93) sailed into HMNB Devonport flying a decommissioning pennant on the afternoon of Dec. 12, 2024, marking an end to its 33 years of service in the Royal Navy. As the Royal Navy moves to a single class of nuclear-powered attack submarines ( …

King thanks Military Wives Choirs for birthday performance at Buckingham Palace

The King and Queen have praised the iconic Military Wives Choirs after a performance at Buckingham Palace, where they appeared alongside members of the Household Cavalry. The choir, made up of women whose lives are impacted by their military connection, …

Palestinians accuse UK of supporting Israel amid Gaza famine

After nearly 14 months of war, Palestinians continue to face major food shortages while under relentless bombardment and a total blockade that has brought life in northern Gaza to breaking point. "This unmerciful war does not differentiate civilians …

Thinking strategically: Space Delta 7 advancing the ISR mission

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, COLORADO, UNITED STATES 10.03.2024 The cumulative outcomes of tactical intelligence operations deliver critical information to senior decision makers, and create strategic decision advantage over competitors. Members of Space …

GCAP partners form joint venture to deliver next-gen fighter for UK, Japan and Italy

The British, Italian and Japanese led Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) future fighter jet is slated to enter service in 2035 (BAE Systems) BELFAST — National industry leads behind the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) have reached an agreement to …

Spectrum Warfare Wing Boss on the Hunt for Tools to Reprogram F-35 and Others Faster

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Col. Larry Fenner Jr., the commander of the Air Force’s only Spectrum Warfare Wing, came to the Association of Old Crows electronic warfare trade show looking for tools he can use to automate key parts of his mission workload. He’s …

Bomber Task Force 25-1

Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, UNITED KINGDOM 12.12.2024 Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air …

WWII veteran’s son shares father’s journey from RCAF sergeant-pilot to commissioned USAAC pilot

THORPE ABBOTTS, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM 12.12.2024 With just $10 in his pocket, 20-year-old Charles “Charlie” Wilson hitch-hiked to Canada from his hometown of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 1942, to begin his military career in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an …

Bomber Task Force 25-1 advances interoperability with NATO partners and Allies

The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1. BTF operations are the global employment of U.S. strategic bombers in various capacities, providing strategic military advantage …

VIRGINIA SPECIAL ELECTION TODAY STATE SENATE DIST 10

VA Senate District 10 Special Election! GOOCHLAND, VA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TODAY is your opportunity to make your voice heard in the critical Special Election for Virginia Senate District 10. Shayne Snavely, a …

Caretech and Local Partners Celebrate Veterans with Red, White, and Blue BBQ

A Red, White, and Blue BBQ honored Nebraska veterans with food, games, and fundraising, raising $6,000+ and collecting vital donations for local veterans. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caretech, in partnership …

Drone Flight Controller System Market Forecast to Reach $13.8 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 8%

Drone flight controller system market size was valued at $6.6 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $13.8 billion by 2032, grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023-2032 WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Worry Free Davis Bacon Isssues for Construction Companies Doing Business with the Federal Government

Tax Incentives SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Making sure that every employee receives the prevailing wage on a government construction job may sound easy if the company has 2 or 3 employees. Add in 15 …

Spacecraft Market Size Will Generate Record Revenue: $11.7 Billion by 2033

The global spacecraft market size was valued at $6.9 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2033. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Lost and Found: Daughter Honors USMC Father’s Legacy with “The Ring and the Mountain”

FARMINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a story of profound loss and resilience, Abby Boretto is keeping the memory of her father, 1st Lieutenant Henry Pilger, alive through a moving documentary titled The Ring …

GE HealthCare joins the Army’s PaYS Program

WAUKESHA, Wis.  –   General Electric (GE) HealthCare started its partnership with the Army Reserve by establishing the Military Externship Program for Biomedical Equipment Specialists (68A) in 2011, training 215 Army Reserve Soldiers in 25 cohorts since …

The U.S. Navy’s Cybersecurity Program Office (PMW 130) Leads the Charge in Implementing Zero Trust Architecture in ...

The U.S. Navy’s Cybersecurity Office, Program Management Warfare (PMW) 130, worked alongside the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Program Executive Office for Digital and Enterprise Services, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, Naval Information Warfare Center …

In-Depth Analysis Of The Global Drones Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Growth Opportunities, And Forecast 2024-2033

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Michael Puopolo Joins Capitol Meridian Partners as Managing Director

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- --Former Blackstone Principal brings a decade of global private equity experience and prior relationship with CMP principals --CMP also names Gillian Dollard as Vice …

Unlimited Purchasing Enhances Inventory Offerings to Bolster Aircraft AOG Support, Targeting Key Product Families

ASAP Semiconductor aims to address customer AOG and maintenance needs by increasing Unlimited Purchasing's selection of engine, turbine, and fastener parts. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ASAP …

City of Saskatoon Introduces Body-Worn Cameras to Improve Government and Security

SHELLEYES Body Cameras were introduced for government officials and security teams to document incidents and monitor safety. CA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The government of Saskatoon, Canada, has recently implemented …

U.S. Army Medics Train with Navy Corpsmen aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

“We are here to see how Navy corpsmen conduct medical operations and learn from it,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Monserrat Hernandez-Rodriguez, an LPN. “We would work with Sailors if we got deployed. We wanted to see how other branches perform and trade knowledge …

Navy Recruiter Pulls Student From Wrecked Car

“I was listening to music as I drove to an appointment with a potential future sailor,” FC1 Alex Weaver said. “I looked up and in the rearview I saw something straight out of a movie, a car flipping through the air.” FC1 immediately jumped into action, …

Wytrwal Industries Presents at the Family Office Super Summit

Founder and CEO provides an overview of Anti-Fragile Investments during Uncertain Times KEY BISCAYNE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wytrwal Industries Holding Company, LLC (“Wytrwal”), a leading international …

Newly Renovated Historic Building Reopens onboard Naval Station Norfolk for SCSTC Training

NORFOLK, Va. – Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Hampton Roads (HR) leadership held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official turnover of the newly renovated building N-25 onboard Naval Station Norfolk (NAVSTA Norfolk), Dec. 9. The …

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. & USS Michael Murphy Return to Pearl Harbor after Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is the most capable CSG comprised of the air wing of the future, the most advance Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Peterson Jr. (DDG 121) as Integrated Air and Missile Defense Commander, …

SECNAV Del Toro Announces the Sponsors of the Future USS Charles J. French (DDG 142) will be the Director of OMB and Ms. ...

WASHINGTON DC (Dec 12, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the sponsors of the future USS Charles J. French (DDG 142) will be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Shalanda Young and the late French’s great niece, Ms …

Agility Federal Completes 4th Consecutive Year of ISO Audits and Hiring Nationwide on $91B of Awarded Federal Contracts

Agility Federal LLC Completes 4th Consecutive Year of ISO Audits and is Hiring Nationwide on $91B of Awarded Federal Contracts supporting the VA, VHA and ARPA-H PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agility Federal …

Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC Reconocida como Empresa Hispana del Año 2024 por la Ciudad de Austin, Texas

La firma DBE es reconocida por su excelencia en servicios de concreto y proyectos de infraestructura AUSTIN, FL, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC, una empresa de construcción dinámica y …