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Dropping in hot for game day! 🪂🏈

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Parachute Team made an unforgettable entrance, jumping straight into L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium ahead of the Louisville vs. Florida State showdown. Nothing beats the view from above!

🎥: U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Gerlach

Rotor wash on the flight deck. 🚁🌊

​An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 conducts flight operations aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115).

​Rafael Peralta is currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, maintaining maritime security and regional stability across vital Middle Eastern waterways.

​📸: U.S. Navy

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Strapping a 50-pound two-stroke motor to your back, inflation check overhead, full throttle, and committing to the sprint until the ground disappears beneath your boots. 🪂💨

​Powered Paragliding (PPG) is easily the most accessible form of personal aviation out there—and watching a smooth foot-launch never gets old.

​A few wild facts about the hobby for those who haven’t seen it up close:
​No Pilot’s License Required: In the U.S., paramotors operate under FAA FAR Part 103 (ultralights). That means no FAA license, medical exam, or aircraft registration required (though quality training is non-negotiable!).

​Trunk-Sized Aviation: The entire setup breaks down to fit into the back of an SUV or truck bed. No hangar, no runway fees.

​Low & Slow: Cruising speed is typically just 25–35 mph, giving you an open-air, panoramic view impossible to get in a standard cockpit.

​Engine Out? No Panic: If the motor cuts, you don't drop—you’re already flying an unpowered paraglider wing and simply glide down to a soft landing.

​Drop your take below: Would you strap in and do this, or are you strictly keeping your feet on solid ground? 👇

It’s always a great day when the F-16 Viper Demo Team shows up to tear up the sky! ✈️💨🇺🇸

Capt. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester put on an absolute masterclass today. Between the insane high-G turns, burner passes, and that gorgeous red, white, and blue throwback paint scheme honoring 50 years of the Viper, it doesn’t get much better than this!

A few mind-blowing facts about the team and the jet:
⚡ Power: Over 31,000 lbs of thrust pushing speeds in excess of Mach
⚡ G-Forces: Pulling up to 9 Gs during maneuvers—that’s nine times the force of gravity!
⚡ The Livery: That striking red, white, and blue paint is a tribute to the original 1974 YF-16 prototype.
⚡ Home Base: Stationed with the 20th Fighter Wing out of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

Nothing beats the sound of afterburner freedom. What a show! 🇺🇸🔥

Rotor wash, tactical precision, and real-world mission readiness on full display! 🚁🇺🇸

What a thrilling sight catching the UH-60 Black Hawk final flyby following their simulated search-and-rescue demonstration at EAA AirVenture. Seeing the Wisconsin National Guard put these birds through their paces shows just how much skill, timing, and communication goes into saving lives under pressure.A few facts about the Guard’s rotary-wing mission and the UH-60:Home Team Aviation: Wisconsin’s Black Hawks are operated primarily by the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment (headquartered in Madison with facilities in West Bend). Real-World Rescue & Relief: This demo isn’t just for show—the National Guard relies on these exact hoisting, medevac, and rapid-extraction tactics for lost hikers, severe flood rescues, mass casualty events, and domestic disaster response across the state.

Workhorse Power: Powered by twin GE turboshaft engines and a four-blade rotor, the UH-60 can sling-load up to 9,000 lbs of emergency equipment, deploy Bambi buckets for firefighting, or fly medical evacuation configurations equipped with specialized trauma gear.Citizen-Soldiers: The pilots, crew chiefs, and flight medics operating these aircraft are citizen-soldiers who train year-round to balance full-time civilian lives while standing on 24/7 alert for both state emergencies and overseas deployments.Huge respect to the crew for an unforgettable demonstration over Oshkosh! 🫡

Still processing how incredible this year has been, and seeing the Royal Air Force Red Arrows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh remains the absolute highlight. ✈️🇬🇧Being out on the flight line as part of my recovery, surrounded by the roar of the engines and the smell of jet fuel, was pure medicine. Watching world-class precision flying while taking another big step forward in my journey is something I’ll never forget. Days like that remind you just how far you’ve come.A few wild facts about the Red Arrows for the aviation nerds:• The Aircraft: They fly the British-built BAE Systems Hawk T1, hitting speeds up to 645 mph (Mach 1.2 in a dive).• Insane Spacing: In close formation, their wingtips can be as close as 6 to 8 feet apart.• The Smoke: The iconic red, white, and blue v***r trails aren't just for show—diesel fuel mixed with dye is injected directly into the jet exhaust, which also helps pilots spot each other instantly during high-speed crossing maneuvers.• Elite Crew: All display pilots have frontline RAF operational experience on combat jets like the Typhoon before they can even apply. Clear skies and moving forward. 🌤️❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 A FLAG DROP-IN IS A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF ANY EVENT! 🇺🇸

There’s something special about watching the American flag come out of the sky. A parachutist carrying the colors makes an entrance that gets everyone’s attention before the event even begins.

The U.S. Army Golden Knights are masters of this kind of precision. During a drop-flag maneuver, a jumper can fly a massive 1,200-square-foot American flag, with a 35-pound weight attached to the bottom to help keep the flag properly oriented. The flag and its equipment can add roughly 50 pounds to the jumper’s load.

Think about that for a second — you're piloting a parachute while controlling a giant American flag and trying to make a precise landing in front of thousands of people. 🇺🇸

The Golden Knights are the U.S. Army's official parachute demonstration team, and their performances showcase incredible precision, teamwork and canopy-control skills.

Now THAT is how you kick off an event! 🇺🇸🪂

🔥 UNRESTRICTED CLIMB OUT OF SIOUX FALLS! 🇺🇸✈️

There’s just something about watching an F-16 Fighting Falcon light the afterburner and point straight for the sky! The 175th Fighter Squadron “Lobos” of the South Dakota Air National Guard operates these F-16s out of Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls.

The 114th Fighter Wing traces its roots all the way back to September 20, 1946, when the 175th Fighter Squadron was federally recognized. The unit has flown everything from the P-51 Mustang and F-94 Starfire to the F-89 Scorpion, F-102 Delta Dagger, F-100 Super Sabre and A-7 Corsair II before transitioning to the F-16 in 1991.

Today, the 114th Fighter Wing's primary aircraft is the F-16C, and its mission is to provide combat airpower and support while remaining ready to deploy worldwide.

That unrestricted climb says it all… power, speed and American airpower! 🇺🇸🔥

The sound of a TBM Avenger coming to life never gets old! 🇺🇸✈️

Built by Grumman during World War II, the TBF/TBM Avenger was a rugged carrier-based torpedo bomber that first entered service in 1942. With a massive Wright R-2600 Cyclone radial engine producing around 1,700 horsepower, the Avenger could carry torpedoes, bombs, rockets, or depth charges.

It was one of the largest single-engine aircraft of its era and served with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps throughout WWII, seeing action in the Pacific.

Today, hearing that big radial engine fire up and watching an Avenger thunder down the runway is a chance to experience a little piece of aviation history. 🇺🇸

Some sounds just can't be replaced.

End of an era.

​On September 30, 2026, Air and Marine Operations officially retired its final P-3 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft following its last operational flight from National Air Security Operations Center (NASOC) Jacksonville.

​Known for its distinctive rotodome, the P-3 AEW served as the cornerstone of our outer-layer border security for decades. Throughout tens of thousands of flight hours, its crews patrolled deep into the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and Central and South American transit zones—playing a critical role in intercepting illicit narcotics and securing the homeland.

​Beyond border enforcement, the fleet served as a lifeline during domestic and international crises, coordinating emergency communications and delivering vital disaster response and humanitarian relief across the Caribbean.

​We salute the pilots, detection enforcement officers, and ground support crews who kept the "Dome" flying vigilance over our skies and seas. Fair winds and following seas to a true aviation workhorse. ✈️🇺🇸

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