Just a couple of interesting stories for some. The first is simply a milestone story. The C-17 GLOBEMASTER like most programs started as being a controversial but ended up working out pretty well as a medium lift, short takeoff transport. Next year will mark the end of production of them. The programs turned out so well they ordered more then planned for which with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan was an opportune decision in maintaining lower flight hours across the board.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...-Orders-05283/Pic:
C-17 GLOBEMASTERS heading in from sea and beyond flying past the new Cooper River Bridge connecting Charleston to Mt Pleasant S.C. to Chaleston AFB. Charleston is in the background left side.
I used sail under the old bridge that was in the shadow of the new one to get into Charleston harbor from the NAVBASE with all it's history with Ft. Sumter, CSA HUNLEY (Not found then and still under water.) and the Battery. And the night life...well that was a little before CINCLANTHOME's time...just chalk it up to the mid 80's and in the NAV!?!
Next up a couple of USAF generals think the F-22 and F-35 would make a good team in the tactical and strategic air enviroment of the future. YOU THINK!?!
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/31638/
Finally the NAVY has concluded tests on a revamped missile, so coming soon from the sky somewhere to your living room if you've been bad, the 4 for 4 Laser Guided MAVERICK!!
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/31611/
Regards,
Pat