Joint Strike Fighter
JSF is a joint, multinational acquisition program for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and eight cooperative international partners. Expected to be the largest military aircraft procurement ever, the stealth, supersonic F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) will replace a wide range of aging fighter and strike aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied defense forces worldwide. The programs hallmark is affordability achieved through a high degree of aircraft commonality among three variants: conventional takeoff/landing (CTOL), carrier variant (CV) and short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft. Innovative concepts and advanced technologies will significantly reduce weapon system life-cycle costs while meeting the strike weapon system requirements of military customers. Procurement is planned to continue through 2026 and possibly beyond. JSF aircraft may well stay in service until 2060 or longer.
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UH-60
The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a medium-lift utility or assault helicopter derived from the twin-turboshaft engine, single rotor Sikorsky S-70.
The YUH-60A (S-70) was the winner of the United States Army Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS) competition in the early 1970s to replace the UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) family. It would go on to serve as the basis for variants in service with other branches of the US military.
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First Airmen
Flying in cloth and wooden aircraft, known at the time by some as "flying coffins" the first airmen took to the air in WWI. View the Artwork for this Featured Category: WWI
The Greatest Generation
Flying over Europe and suffering heavy losses from air and ground fire America's greatest generation proudly and bravely served. View the Artwork for this Featured Category: WWII
The Jet Age Begins
America's first Jet powered airman met the challenge in Korea. View the Artwork for this Featured Category: Korea
Hot Part of a Cold War
Airmen fought valiantly and learned valuable lessons in Southeast Asia. View the Artwork for this Featured Category: Vietnam
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