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The article discusses the use of the LTV A-7E Corsair II attack aircraft by the U.S. Navy (USN) in the Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Topics explored include the scheduled retirement of the aircraft prior to the Gulf War, the effectiveness demonstrated by the aircraft in its mission focused on the suppression of enemy air defenses, and information on aircraft specifications such as engine, armament, and maximum speed.

The article discusses the U.S. military's 400 billion dollar expenditure for 2,457 F-35 fighter jets as of February 2013, focusing on American Marine Major Aric "Walleye" Liberman and his military leadership in the wake of concerns over the potential imposition of U.S. defense budget cuts. It states that production delays in the F-35 manufacturing process have forced the nation's Air Force and Navy to spend five billion dollars to extend the lives of their existing aircrafts. The political contributions of F-35 contractors to members of the U.S. Congress' Joint Strike Fighter Caucus are also examined.

The article discusses high-performance aircraft used by the U.S. Navy's Third and Seventh fleets against the Japanese during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines in October 1944. Topics covered include the Grumman-Eastern TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bomber's status as the most widely employed aircraft at Leyte Gulf, missions of the Curtiss SBC2 Helldiver carrier-based dive bomber aircraft, and the flight of Grumman's F6F Hellcat fighter aircraft from fast carriers.

The article shares the story of the U.S. Navy Helicopter Attack Squadron (Light) HA(L)-3 during the Vietnam War. Composed of volunteers, the squadron was established and disestablished, not in a formal stateside ceremony, but in-country in the combat zone. The origin of HA(L)-3 is detailed. The riverine operations of the squadron are described.

The article looks at the difficulties which the U.S. Navy is facing as of August 6, 1979. Attention is paid to the shortage of manpower, ships, and planes, as well as low wages and high cost of equipment. The building of the Soviet Union Navy and the prospective inferiority of the U.S. Navy compared to the Russian is also addressed. Graphical data regarding the number and types of the active fleets of both countries is also included.

The article offers information on the Warrior Toughness program by the U.S. Navy. It further discusses giving sailors the tool they need to perform under extreme stress, new approach to making sure Sailors are prepared for stressful jobs; views of Rear Admiral Michael D. Bernacchi, commander of Submarine Group 10, on issue; and program is being tested on submarines, where Sailors must deal with a lot of chronic stress just to live in those cramped environments.

The article provides information on the fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) of the U.S. Navy. It describes the features and capabilities of the aircraft and UAS, which include the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter plane, the C-2A Greyhound Carrier Onboard Delivery aircraft and the MQ-8 Fire Scout unmanned helicopter system. It also mentions the contractors that supplied the military aircraft, such as Boeing Co., Northrop Grumman Corp. and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.

An interview with Read Admiral Gregory N. Harris, commander of Carrier Strike Group 11, is presented. He explains the missions of the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC). He provides concrete examples of ways that NAWDC helped the fleet with a solution. He also discloses some preparations for fleet introduction of the F-35C jet fighter plane.

The article offers information on the 61st annual Tailhook Convention, held in Reno, Nevada on September 7, 2017. It mentions that several U.S. Navy leaders and experts such as Mike Shoemaker, Scott Dillon, and Sara A. Joyner has outlined the Naval Aviation Enterprise's ongoing efforts to address challenges to readiness.

The article offers information on various humanitarian reliefs provided by the U.S. Naval Aviation Enterprise personnel in the nation. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 assist with a medical evacuation during Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Efforts of commander, Bette Bolivar and team in evacuating family members affected by Hurricane Irma. Evacuation of patient's family in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Recounts the history of naval aviation in the United States. Tracing of birth a U.S. naval aviation to Washington Irving Chambers' submission of requisition for two aircraft on May 8, 1911; Chambers as commanding officer of the USS Louisiana; Chambers' handling of tasks concerning the Navy's aviation interests; Opposition to suggestion to build a permanent flight deck on a warship.

Focuses on the United States Navy's efforts to improve aircraft and weapons. Innovations in strike warfare from aircraft carriers; Strategies for carrying out antisubmarine, maritime patrol, pilot training and helicopter related missions; Investments in the maintenance and operation of F-14, F/A-18 and Lockheed Martin S-3.

The article offers the author's insights on the works of the U.S. Navy's VX-30 Bloodhounds air test and evaluation squadron, citing its role in providing research, development, and evaluation of aircraft to the Navy, the various changes of VX-30, and the utilization of S-3 Viking aircraft.

The article discusses the challenges facing airmen from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines during the military campaign known as Operation Rolling Thunder during the Vietnam War. It describes the constraints placed upon U.S. pilots by the military and the administration of U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson, operations over North Vietnam, and defenses employed by the North Vietnamese such as surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and antiaircraft artillery (AAA).

Reports an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet made its first landing on board the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, on January 18, 1997. Name of pilot; Origin of flight; Weather conditions; Approach speed; The aircraft as the third Super Hornet built and the first of two Fs manufactured; Conditions studied during the aircraft's deployment; Scheduled low rate production of the first 12 Super Hornets; Estimated operational date.

The article discusses the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, commissioned in 1938, focusing particularly on how service aboard the ship seemed to aid in the promotion of several notable U.S. Navy leaders such as Lieutenant Commander John U. Munro, Rear Admiral Martin D. Carmody, and Lieutenant Commander Roy Voris. It details how landing-signal officer Lieutenant Robin M. Lindsey was heroic in landing both the Enterprise's airplanes, as well as those from its damaged sister ship Hornet, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, part of the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II.

The article discusses the design, performance, and service of the U.S. military airplane the F-4 Phantom. According to the article, the plane was designed by the airplane manufacturer McDonnell for the U.S. Navy so that the Navy would have a high-altitude interceptor plane to neutralize bomb threats posed by the Soviet Union to U.S. Navy super carriers. The article also discusses the use of the F-4 in aerial operations during the Vietnam War, particularly against Soviet-manufactured MiG fighter planes.

The article discusses the aircraft designs of Ed Heinemann, the chief designer at the aircraft manufacturer Douglas, focusing on his creation of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Other topics include the design of the Skyhawk to specification set by the U.S. Navy, the weapons capabilities of the Skyhawk, and the role the Skyhawk played during the Vietnam War.

The author discusses his experience flying a U.S. Navy captain with a top-secret U.S. government document to the Clark U.S. Air Force Base (AFB) in the Philippines from Da Nang, Vietnam, during Typhoon Ida in September 1972. The author describes the military airplane the C-1A used to fly the documents, the navigation methods he employed with his co-pilot during the flight, and the successful flight to Clark AFB.

The article discusses the U.S. Naval Aviation and development of naval weapons. Due to the shrinking budget of the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy has suffered a slowdown in weapon-system procurement and new programs. There are several fixed-wing aircraft in Navy fleet which include F-35 Lightning II, F-35B, F-35C, F/A-J8FJF Super Hornet, and P-8A Poseidon.

The article discusses U.S. Navy Commander John Rodgers' attempt to pilot a PN-9 flying boat nonstop from San Pablo Bay, California, to Hawaii. Focus is given to the way in which Rodgers' plane ran out of fuel, forcing him and his crew to modify the plane in such a way that it could be sailed to Hawaii. The search and rescue operations carried out by aircraft carriers are also noted.

The article discusses the Next-Generation Jammer (NGJ) program of the U.S. Navy, technology that will allow for electronic attacks on enemy air defenses. The Navy is said to have requested ideas for near-term achievable technology from industry in advance of issuing a request for proposals or a list of specifications. Two aspects of the NGJ involve pod designs for the Navy's Boeing EA-18G Growler and the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Operation of the NGJ technology is explained including evaluation of what enemy sensors detect regarding a U.S. attack plane and how those sensors can be controlled.

The article discusses the development and flight testing of the Chance Vought F7U Cutlass jet fighter and bomber plane by the U.S. Navy, with focus given to test pilot Lieutenant Commander Edward Feightner's experience with the plane. Feightner's flying of the plane as a member of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team, which resulted in a failure of the plane's faulty hydraulics system, is detailed. The author notes the relatively high accident rate of the aircraft, which resulted in multiple test pilot deaths

The article presents the authors' comments on the need for the U.S. Navy to achieve operational advantage through the use of unmanned and autonomous systems. The authors emphasize on the need for a unified strategy for the future unmanned vehicle (UV) arsenal to achieve an operational advantage. The authors insist that emerging unmanned systems can deliver stability and power projection in a more responsive way than traditional forces.

The article presents a history of the Pacific theater of World War II, focusing on ways in which flying boats, or seaplanes, contributed to the success of the Allied powers in providing supplies toward military campaigns. Particular focus is given to the role played by the U.S. Naval Air Transportation Service (NATS) in coordinating deliveries of personnel, supplies, and military equipment to the Pacific. Airplanes discussed include the Boeing 314 Clipper, the Douglas DC-3, and the Martin M-130.

The article focuses on the importance of airships in the recent defense scenario and informs that MZ-3A is the only airship which is being used by the U.S. Navy for testing airborne advanced sensors. MZ-3A is a vibration free vehicle which can come to a halt in the sky which makes it ideal platform for research and development of aviation sensors. INSET: Sailing the Skies.

The article describes the design and history of the X-47B autonomous warplane, developed by engineers at defense company Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air Systems (UCAS) group. The airplane's artificial intelligence allows it to land and take off from an aircraft carrier, fly among other planes piloted by humans, and navigate without human interference. The prototype plane will be tested in 2013, and is more powerful than the Navy's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

The article discusses a search and rescue operation carried out by U.S. Navy aviation reservists in the Pacific Ocean in 1980. They were searching for the crew of a Pacific Missionary Aviation Beech 18 airplane that went missing during a thunderstorm near the Woleai Atoll. A P-3 Orion surveillance airplane was flown during the mission. The author also describes the experiences of those who crashed while surviving on the sea in rafts after ditching their plane.

The article discusses the U.S. Navy's use of the F-8 Crusader fighter plane. The author begins by describing a specific incident in which U.S. fighter pilot Ron Knott flew his F-8 on an air patrol during the Cold War, with particular emphasis given to the use of an aircraft carrier's catapult to launch the aircraft. The development of the Crusader's design is charted, with the author describing its gas tank, landing gear, and use of Sidewinder missiles.

The article discusses a conflict between the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force over the nature of the former's aircraft carrier aviation program and the unification of the two military arms. More specifically, the dispute involved the Air Force's B-36 bomber procurement program. Hearings held before the U.S. House of Representatives' Armed Services Committee are examined.

The article reports on the hurricane hunting mission for the U.S. Navy to give weather reconnaissance units of Pacific typhoons and Atlantic hurricanes. It says that reconnaissance was considered as the longest-running humanitarian exertion in the U.S. It mentions that U.S. specialized weather reconnaissance squadrons and Navy patrol flew typhoon and reconnaissance flights to gather storm information. Moreover, reconnaissance flights were used in Gulf of Mexico to determine area intensity.

An interview with former U.S. Navy vice admiral William P. Lawrence is presented. He discusses his time as a test pilot with the U.S. Navy during the 1950s. He gives his thoughts on the U.S. Navy's Test Pilot School, its curriculum in mathematics, aerodynamics, and physics, and the testing involved in pilot instruction. He offers his impressions of various planes that he flew including the F9F-6 and FJ-4F Fury. He also discusses his medical disqualification from the U.S. space program.

The article focuses on the centennial celebration of the U.S. Navy aviation. It looks back at the beginning of the U.S. Navy air arm on May 8, 1911 while others point to November 14, 1910, their use of new technology and their fights during the First World War and the Second World War. It also notes the operation of jet aircrafts, the vertical development of Marine amphibious vehicles, the Persian Gulf War and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The article focuses on naval aviation in the U.S., and discusses impact of political policies on the service. It offers information on the establishment of naval aviation in the U.S., decommissioning of carriers by U.S. Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson in 1950, its role in Vietnam war and Cold War. It further discusses impact of Tailhook Scandal investigations in 1990's, anti-alcohol initiatives, and establishment of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on job satisfaction in naval aviators.

The article discusses the history of U.S. naval aviation on 100th anniversary of naval aviation in the country in 2011. It offers information on the important historical developments in aviation including flight of Wright Brothers' flying machine in 1903, role of U.S. Navy Captain Washington Irving Chambers in assessing scope of naval aviation, the first successful shipboard airplane landing in January 18, 1911. It further discusses role of naval aviation in U.S. wars and peace missions.

In this article the author discusses the implications of defense budget cuts on the capabilities of the U.S. Navy aviation. He appreciates the role of naval aviation in national security, strengthening the U.S. Navy, and helping in international help missions. He comments that the decision-makers must consider the importance of naval aviation before we scaling back on its capabilities in response to the current economic conditions in the U.S.