OSS Congressional Gold Medal Act Passed by Congress
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 2234) was passed by the House of Representatives …
U.S. Navy
CH-53K King Stallion Expands Flight Speed | Video
In this Sikorsky video, a CH-53K pushes its flight envelope, proving bigger doesn’t always mean slower. During an Oct. 19, …
Bronstein-class Escorts Introduced New Sensors and Weapons
The U.S. Navy built several variations of escorts after World War II, including both steam and diesel powered …
U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Flies on 100 Percent Renewable Fuel
The U.S. Navy successfully flew an EA-18G Growler on 100 percent renewable jet fuel on Sept. 1, 2016, …
John F. Kennedy Received “Non-combat” Recognition for Wartime Action
Like many presidents, John F. Kennedy experienced combat and won recognition.
As the skipper of a patrol torpedo boat, or …
NAVAIR Rotary-Wing Programs
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has made good on plans to modernize rotary-wing aviation across the Navy and …
Task Force 65 Destroyers at the ‘Tip of the Spear’
An interview with Capt. Richard Dromerhauser, U.S. Navy
Commodore, Destroyer Squadron SIXTY
Commander Task Force 65
Courtesy of …
NAVAIR Fixed-Wing Aircraft Programs
NAVAIR supports 22 fixed-wing aircraft programs, from the latest advanced strike fighters to small turboprop logistics support …
Presidential Proclamation – Veterans Day, 2016
VETERANS DAY, 2016
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
America has long …
The Tail Sitter XFY-1 Pogo and XFV-1
Today, the U.S. Marine Corps has the leading role in developing and fielding short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) warplanes like the …