JANUARY 31, 2025 - The United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35. The GBU-54 is a precision-guided bomb that uses laser energy to accurately strike static and moving surface targets, making it a valuable addition to the F-35’s air-to-surface munitions catalog. The integration and … [Read more...]
Army Helicopter Collides with Passenger Jet
JANUARY 30, 2025 - A Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet collided in midair Wednesday and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. President Trump confirmed Thursday that there were no survivors. Many of the victims have yet to be publicly identified. The plane, American Eagle Flight No. 5342, a regional jetliner, was carrying … [Read more...]
Surviving Mann – Season 2 Now Streaming
JANUARY 30, 2025 – American Stories Entertainment (ASE) is thrilled to announce that the acclaimed competition series Surviving Mann is bringing its adrenaline-pumping action to the Law & Crime Network starting this month. Season 2 of Surviving Mann promises to deliver even more heart-pounding moments, showcasing its signature blend of human endurance, strategic thinking, … [Read more...]
Fort Worth to Support Border Security Efforts
Texas National Guard troops load into CH-47 Chinook helicopters at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth as part of the Texas Tactical Border Force deployment. These efforts support the coordination with U.S. Border Patrol in enhancing border security under Operation Lone Star, a mission directed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. (Courtesy photo by Carl … [Read more...]
First Coast Guard Cutter Arrives in Kodiak
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) arrives to their homeport in Kodiak, Alaska, aboard their cutter for the first time, Jan. 28, 2025. The Witherspoon is the first of three new cutters to be stationed in Kodiak, has a crew of 24 people, and has a range of approximately 2,500 miles. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon … [Read more...]