Combat Aircraft JournalCobra Warrior 24-2Published December 2024 As a Norwegian F-35A Lightning II carefully approaches the rear of a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, tension fills the air. The highly focused boom operator aboard the tanker meticulously maneuvers the 30-foot boom toward the fighter jet’s receptacle. Precision is paramount in this intricate dance between two cutting-edge machines,…
Combat Aircraft JournalMighty Ike’s Battle Axe guarding the Red SeaPublished September 2024 CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed on 13 October 2023 to what was planned to be a European deployment in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) cooperating and training with NATO allies. CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower the flagship of Carrier Strike…
Combat Aircraft JournalWolverine leads the wayPublished November 2023 The aircraft carriers occupy a vital position within the United States Naval Aviation because they are a vital part of supporting the United States Naval vision and mission. The support of a technological advanced carrier air wing is essential for the fleet, partly because the capabilities of…