Naval Aviation Through the Decades: Catalina Rescue
Another of naval aviation’s countless heroic actions of World War II began Feb. 11, 1944, when a PBY-5 Catalina broke …
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Faircount Media Group Releases Defense Summer 2011 Edition
In the Summer 2011 Edition of Defense
Clarence A. Robinson interviews Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) about the defense budget, his …
15,000 Pounds of Narcotics Seized from Drug Sub in Caribbean
The Coast Guard interdicts a drug smuggling, self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) vessel in the western Caribbean Sea July 13, 2011.
Used …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: Lean Years and War
The Great Depression of the 1930s hindered the development of naval aviation, but a few stalwart pioneers – Lt. John …
Book Review – Fly Navy: Celebrating the First Century of Naval Aviation
Erik Hildebrandt is one of the premier aviation photographers working today. With eight books, a wide array of magazine covers, …
DMN Q&A: Sikorsky VP for Research and Engineering Mark Miller
Sikorsky Aircraft, the first to mass produce both military and civilian helicopters and creator of the basic design on which …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: New Naval Air Pioneers
While Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson worked with Glenn H. Curtiss, the Wright brothers mentored others. In June 1913, Towers was …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: A Towering Figure
With air ace David S. Ingalls (a naval aviation pioneer who followed Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson) away at law school …
Always Ready: U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Roles and Missions
The U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) Office of Aviation Forces is not as well known as the aviation wings of the …
Buying a Franchise: How Soon?
Military veterans may be divided into two classifications with respect to post-service jobs: officers and non-commissioned officers (NCO) who were …