JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Air Force contract has yet to be awarded to Embraer Corp. for its A-29 Super Tucano. São José dos Campos (São Paulo) -based Embraer named Jacksonville as its location to build a facility (on JAA property) to construct its Super Tucano plane, according to a City of Jacksonville press release. The USAF expects to [...] [...more]
JACKSONVILLE – The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN728) is home ported at Submarine Base Kings Bay but is currently in the Mediterranean attached to U.S. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. Coalition forces launched Operation Odyssey Dawn to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973 – “take all necessary measures” to protect the Libyan people under attack by [...] [...more]
KINGS BAY, Ga. — The nuclear incident at the Kings Bay Submarine Base held Nov. 5 – Nov. 10 caused smoke, loud noises and undue traffic tie-ups for its duration. Fortunately, the nuclear incident was only a drill for 1,800 military and civilian personnel conducted through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The DTRA is the “U.S. [...] [...more]
I was surprised when U.S. Army Maj. James Lowe told me JAXPORT is the central hub port for relief shipments to Haiti … Lowe is a Public Affairs Officer for joint forces U.S. Transportation Command [USTRANCOM] at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. It directs logistical movement of equipment and supplies for earthquake recovery. Usually, USTRANSCOM reports [...] [...more]
The severely damaged Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s port is only one of the logistical nightmares hindering relief and reconstruction of the nation. The pier is now handling about 30 percent of its pre-quake capacity. If pushed, it could unload 200 to 250 containers a day, but debris is limiting the size of the ships that can enter the [...] [...more]
From the Florida Times-Union After an 18-year saga, the remains of downed F/A-18 pilot Michael Scott Speicher have been found in Iraq, the Pentagon announced Sunday, buried in a grave near where his plane crashed on the first day of Operation Desert Storm. “We thank the active duty men and women whose diligence [...] [...more]
Part Four: The relationships which develop between those who serve together in military conflicts foster amazing relationships. Shared experiences bring together cultures and friendships to last a lifetime. Brothers in arms is short series of stories about a triangulation of two Jacksonville, Fla. military officers and an Afghani translator ~ ~ I’d like to hear [...] [...more]
Part Three: The enduring bonds fostered between those who serve together in military conflicts bring together cultures and friendships to last a lifetime. Brothers in arms is short series of stories about a triangulation of two Jacksonville, Fla. military officers and an Afghani translator ~ ~ Ajmal Omer writes of his experiences: My name is Ajmal Omer. I [...] [...more]
From the high deserts of New Mexico: Thanks for including me in this. I will read the content shortly. I am currently in the field in the high deserts of New Mexico, training a National Guard battalion from Connecticut, before they deploy to Iraq. Thus, internet connection is rare. I appreciate the link. Jon and [...] [...more]
Part Two: The enduring bonds fostered between those who serve together in military conflicts bring together cultures and friendships to last a lifetime. Brothers in arms is short series of stories about a triangulation of two Jacksonville, Fla. military officers and an Afghani translator ~ ~ The year is 2006. Ajmal Omar has been an U.S. Armed [...] [...more]
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