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Technology, U.S.

U.S. Disaster: Michigan Militia, 1st ever Mass-Evac of Mackinac Island!

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On 07SEP2023, the Michigan Army National Guard was activated to help local and federal agencies evacuate silly-vilians (civilians) from Mackinac Island!

Michigan Army National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Helen Miller, 07SEP2023.

The 1437th Engineer Company had to use pontoon bridges to build a temporary port, some of which had to be airlifted by CH-47 double rotary wing Chinooks from Detachment 1-Company Bravo-238th General Support Aviation Battalion.

Michigan Army National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Helen Miller, 07SEP2023.

This first-ever training scenario was meant to evaluate an evacuation plan created by the Mackinac County Emergency Management team, in conjunction with federal, state, and local agencies.

Michigan Army National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Helen Miller, 07SEP2023.

Safe Harbor video part one, by Master Sergeant Helen Miller:

The scenario, called Operation Safe Harbor, was that the existing ports on the island had become blocked, and the residents needed to be evacuated. The motivation behind the creation of the scenario was not adequately explained.

Michigan Army National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Helen Miller, 07SEP2023.

Safe Harbor video part two, by Master Sergeant Helen Miller:

U.S. Disaster: Just a little bit of what the various U.S. state’s National Guard units were tasked with in August, 2023!

OREGON PREPS FOR WMDS & HAZMAT ‘INCIDENTS’ AT GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS?

LAHAINA FIRE, FEMA RESPONSE, so far!

Technology, U.S.

Pennsylvania’s new MC-130J Commando-2

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Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Alexander Farver, 02FEB2023.

On 02FEB2023, Pennsylvania’s 193rd Special Operations Wing (SOW) received its first MC-130J Commando-2: “The 193rd now offers something the U.S. military didn’t have before. Special Operations Forces based in the northeast now have a crucial air asset right in their backyard to build their combat readiness. Combatant commanders have a much more robust and versatile capability to project air power in different geographic regions.”-Colonel Gordon Frankenfield, 193rd Special Operations Group

The MC-130J can refuel other aircraft, in the air. Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Alexander Farver, 15APR2023.

The MC-130J Commando-2 is used for low-level infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces, by airdrop or air-land, air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, and intruding ‘politically sensitive’ or hostile territories. Most missions are flown at night.  The airdrop of propaganda leaflets is another mission the MC-130J conducts.

Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Matt Schwartz, 16APR2023.

Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Diana Snyder, 27JUL2023.

On 27JUL2023, Pennsylvania’s 193rd SOW became the first Air National Guard unit in the United States to get a second modified MC-130J Commando-2 aircraft. Video by Senior Airman Diana Snyder:

Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd SOW now has two new MC-130J Commando-2s, on 31AUG2023 they practiced dropping supplies to Special Forces troops waiting on the ground. Video by Senior Master Sergeant Alexander Farver (edited by me):

Pennsylvania Air National Guard 193rd SOW’s new MC-130J Commando-2 shows you what it is like to be a pallet of supplies being airdropped to troops waiting on the ground. Video by Senior Master Sergeant Alexander Farver, 31AUG2023:

C-130H Hercules: NEW MILITIA COLORS FOR AN OLD FLYING YANKEE!

C-130J-30: IRAQ’S SUPER HERCULES سوبر هرقل العراق

Technology, U.S.

New militia colors for an old Flying Yankee!

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Connecticut Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Tamara R. Dabney, 18JAN2023.

In January 2023, Connecticut Air National Guard’s 118th Airlift Squadron ‘Flying Yankees’-103rd Airlift Wing celebrated 1-hundred years of airborne operations by giving their old C-130H Hercules some new clothes.

Connecticut Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Tamara R. Dabney, 18JAN2023.

Connecticut Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Tamara R. Dabney, 18JAN2023.

Connecticut Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Tamara R. Dabney, 18JAN2023.

Connecticut Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Tamara R. Dabney, 18JAN2023.

African Lion 2023: C-130H HERCULES

Cold War to Ukraine Crisis, 2022: EC-130H COMPASS CALL MAKES ITS LAST CALL?

Technology, U.S.

New colors for Minnesota’s old F-16 Falcon

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Minnesota Army National Guard photo by Sergeant Jorden Newbanks, 03AUG2023.

Minnesota Army National Guard photo by Sergeant Jorden Newbanks, 03AUG2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Tylin Rust, 24JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard 75th Anniversary F-16 attended the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture 2023, in Wisconsin, 24JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by Airman Addie Peterson, 17JUL2023.

Despite the 75th Anniversary F-16 making its first appearance towards the end of June, its first flight with its new clothes didn’t happen until 17JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Tylin Rust, 16JUL2023.

The bulldog mascot of the 148th Fighter Wing (FW), Minnesota Air National Guard, poses for a photo with the 148th FW’s 75th Anniversary heritage jet, at the Duluth Air Show, 16JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Tylin Rust, 16JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Tylin Rust, 15JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Tylin Rust, 15JUL2023.

Minnesota Air National Guard photo by First Lieutenant Crystal Kirchner, 25JUN2023.

The ‘heritage’ jet was unveiled on 25JUN2023.

Iowa Air Militia: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN…AND STILL F-16 GOLD

Kawaii: OHIO AIR MILITIA ENTICES LITTLE CHILDREN WITH THEIR BABY F-16!

Idaho, Technology

Chubbuck Days, 2023: 1973 Corvette Stingray

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Original faded paint, missing the rear luggage rack, and it’s for sale!

It’s for sale, but it seems people is more interested in the dog:

I’ve been attending Chubbuck Days since 1998, the previous Chubbuck Days car show was in 2016, with much reduced participation and many of the vehicles being for sale.

Chubbuck Days, 2016: MASS BAPTISM BY FIRE….TRUCK!

CAR SHOW & HELICOPTER FORCED LANDING

After 2016, the so-called neighborhood improvement projects blocked access to Cotant Park, along with the park’s playground and tennis courts being ripped-up and replaced by a parking lot (also, the substitute park chosen for Chubbuck Days was too small to accommodate a car show), with the projects completed just in time for the ‘Pland-emic’ Paranoia which resulted in the cancelation of all local public events.

Chubbuck Days, 2023: Mid-1960S CHEVY CHEVELLE MALIBU

Idaho, Technology

Chubbuck Days, 2023: Mid-1960s Chevy Chevelle Malibu

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After a seven years hiatus, the car show finally returned to Chubbuck Days, in Southeastern Idaho, 12AUG2023.

I’ve been attending Chubbuck Days since 1998, the previous Chubbuck Days car show was in 2016, with much reduced participation and many of the vehicles being for sale.

Chubbuck Days, 2016: MASS BAPTISM BY FIRE….TRUCK!

CAR SHOW & HELICOPTER FORCED LANDING

After 2016, the so-called neighborhood improvement projects blocked access to Cotant Park, along with the park’s playground and tennis courts being ripped-up and replaced by a parking lot (also, the substitute park chosen for Chubbuck Days was too small to accommodate a car show), with the projects completed just in time for the ‘Pland-emic’ Paranoia which resulted in the cancelation of all local public events.

Chubbuck Days, 2023: U.S. NAVY DEPLOYS MINI-SUB TO LANDLOCKED IDAHO!

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE