President George H. W. Bush Passed Away

George H. W. Bush, US President, Commander In Chief Desert Storm, WWII Hero, Naval Aviator, CIA Director, Statesman.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.  We have the watch.  Rest in peace.

Russian warplanes buzz USS Ronald Reagan

Two Russian warplanes flew within one mile of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, forcing the U.S. Navy to launch four fighter jets in response Tuesday, a Navy spokesman told Fox News.

The USS Reagan was sailing in international waters east of the Korean peninsula, Stars and Stripes reports. It adds that the U.S. is currently engaged in joint military exercises with South Korea.

The Russian "Bear Bombers" approached the aircraft carrier at an elevation of 500 feet Tuesday morning, according to Navy spokesman Commander William Marks. He said U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornets escorted the Russian planes as they transited out of the area.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/10/29/russian-warplanes-buzz-uss-ronald-reagan/?intcmp=hplnws

Happy 240th Birthday to the US Navy

Captain Henry (Jerry) Hendrix Retires

Patrol Squadron Ten (VP-10) and Combat Aircrew Two (CAC-2) alumnus, Captain Henry (Jerry) Hendrix, retires from US Naval Service.

During his speech, Captain Hendrix made several reminiscent and proud comments regarding his time in VP-10 on CAC-2, " We stayed in 2-mile scale, kept out of the water, and were the best Bear Trap Crew in Patrol Wing Five history."  This statement caused the audience to erupt in applause.

Captain Henry J. Hendrix retirement at the Naval Museum in the Washington DC Naval Shipyard with Kevin Hudson, George Tom Cooper, Henry J. Hendrix, Chief JD Lipofsky, and Anthony "Munyo" Monteforte.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work, the guest speaker at Capt. Henry Hendrix's retirement ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2014.

Capt. Henry J. Hendrix, Ph.D., right, director of Naval History and Heritage Command, accepts the Meritorious Unit Commendation on behalf of the command from Vice Adm. Scott Swift, director of the Navy staff. The award was presented during Hendrix's retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy at the Washington Navy Yard. Hendrix assumed leadership in the wake of a 2011 inspector general investigation that found the Navy's historical and heritage holdings "at risk." Hendrix led the stabilization and systematic improvement of the command's infrastructure and processes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)

During Capt. Henry Hendrix's retirement ceremony, his family receives recognition for their sacrifice in sharing him with the Navy. From left are Hendrix's daughters Amanda and Michaela and his wife Penny Hendrix.

Gulf War Syndrome

Veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War are provided with free, comprehensive medical examinations, including laboratory and other diagnostic tests deemed by an examining physician necessary to determine health status. Results of the examinations, which include review of the veteran?s military service and exposure history, are entered into special, computerized databases, called registries. These databases assist the VA in analyzing the types of health conditions being reported by veterans. Registry participants are advised of the results of their examinations in personal consultations. Veterans wishing to participate should contact the nearest VA health care facility for an examination. The VA operates a toll-free hotline at 800-749-8387 to inform Persian Gulf War veterans about VA programs, their benefits and the latest information on Persian Gulf benefits.

 
Persian Gulf veterans who suffer from chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses may receive disability compensation from VA. The undiagnosed illnesses must have appeared either during active duty in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War or at any time since, through December 31, 2001. The following symptoms may be manifestations of an undiagnosed illness:

• fatigue
• skin disorders
• headaches
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• neurologic symptoms
• neuropsychological symptoms
• symptoms involving the respiratory system
• sleep disturbances
• gastrointestinal symptoms
• cardiovascular symptoms
• abnormal weight loss
• menstrual disorders

While these categories represent the sign and symptoms frequently noted in VA's experiences to date, other signs and symptoms also could qualify for compensation. A disability is considered chronic if it has existed for at least six months. The VA operates a toll-free hotline at 800-749-8387 to inform Persian Gulf War veterans about VA programs, their benefits and the latest information on Persian Gulf benefits.

http://www.military.com/benefits/veterans-health-care/gulf-war-syndrome.html

Navy P-3 Orion Tribute video

Jumbo jets to join the Navy: $2.4 billion in Poseidon aircraft ordered from Boeing

Looks like your average jumbo jet. Acts like a state-of-the-art war machine.

The U.S. Navy has ordered $2.4 billion worth of a new reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft that resembles the plane you might fly on to Cancun for a spring break. On Wednesday, Boeing announced it will produce 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for this order.

Ultimately, the Navy plans to purchase 117 of the aircraft, which will replace its P-3C fleet.

The P-3C Orion is a four-engine, anti-submarine/surveillance aircraft that has acted as a maritime patrol plane for about half a century. It has advanced submarine detection sensors, such as directional frequency and ranging sonobuoys and magnetic anomaly detection equipment.

But the Poseidon will boost maritime patrol capabilities even more. It will serve the military as a long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/02/27/jumbo-jets-to-join-navy-24-billion-in-poseidon-aircraft-ordered-from-boeing/?intcmp=features

Prop Gun - US Navy P-3

Russia to Resume Nuclear Submarine Patrols

They're Back...



(Reuters) - Russia plans to resume nuclear submarine patrols in the southern seas after a hiatus of more than 20 years following the break-up of the Soviet Union, Itar-Tass news agency reported on Saturday, in another example of efforts to revive Moscow's military.

The plan to send Borei-class submarines, designed to carry 16 long-range nuclear missiles, to the southern hemisphere follows President Vladimir Putin's decision in March to deploy a naval unit in the Mediterranean Sea on a permanent basis starting this year.

"The revival of nuclear submarine patrols will allow us to fulfill the tasks of strategic deterrence not only across the North Pole but also the South Pole," state-run Itar-Tass cited an unnamed official in the military General Staff as saying.
The official said the patrols would be phased in over several years. The Yuri Dolgoruky, the first of eight Borei-class submarines that Russia hopes to launch by 2020, entered service this year.

Putin has stressed the importance of a strong and agile military since returning to the presidency last May. In 13 years in power, he has often cited external threats when talking of the need for a reliable armed forces and Russian political unity.

Fears of a nuclear confrontation between Russia and the United States has eased in recent years, and the Cold War-era foes signed a landmark treaty in 2010 setting lower limits on the size of their long-range nuclear arsenals.

But the limited numbers of warheads and delivery vehicles such as submarines that they committed to under the New START treaty are still enough to devastate the world. Putin has made clear Russia will continue to upgrade its arsenal.
Russia's land-launched Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) would fly over the northern part of the globe, as would those fired from submarines in the northern hemisphere.

Both the Borei-class submarines and the Bulava ballistic missiles they carry were designed in the 1990s, when the science and defense industries were severely underfunded.

Russia sees the Bulava as the backbone of its future nuclear deterrence, but the program has been set back by several botched launches over the past few years.

(Editing by Sonya Hepinstall)

Welcome Me Home by Michelle Penn

Love the little girl running across the flight line at 1:55

My welcome home sign from a long time ago:

P-3 Orion Video with Rolling Stones "Give Me Shelter"

A little video of the Aging Naval Maritime Patrol Aircraft, the Lockheed P-3 Orion. Song is by the Rolling Stones and is title the Gimme Shelter


I think next there should be "a little video of the Aging P-3 Orion Aircrewman". Perhaps the theme misuc could be "We are the Champions"

P-3 Orion Hunting Submarines

P-3 Orion Compilation Video

Vernon's & 11th Hour, Corpus Christi TX

A tribute to Vernon's Saloon and its spin-off, the 11th Hour Bar & Grill

Two mighty fine Naval Aviator gathering places operated and owned by Pat McLary Monks.

Fighter Intercept of VP-4 US Navy P-3 - LT Frye

Fighter Intercept of Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) US Navy P-3 Orion on Seal Mission 1992 - LT Frye

P-3 Formation Take Off

Pressure Point, US Navy AOCS, 1974

VP-8 P-3 over Sub

P-3C Orion Video

P-3 Orion 50th Anniversary

I (all of us) am going to miss her...