Saturday, March 31, 2012

USS Pearl Harbor Participates in DIMDEX 2012

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason J. Behnke, USS New Orleans Public Affairs

DOHA, Qatar (NNS) -- Amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), March 26-28.

DIMDEX featured 14 warships from 11 different navies, as well as exhibitors and guest speakers from all over the world.

"One of the biggest benefits is the interaction between the navies," said Cmdr. Homer Denius, Pearl Harbor's commanding officer. "We see each other on the water but rarely do we get an opportunity to be in the same port to interact."

According Denius and Lt. Col. Andrew Bergen, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 11, DIMDEX is beneficial for Sailors and Marines to learn how different navies react to and handle situations in the region.

"Many of the nations participating in DIMDEX take part in various types of operations across the globe, so by being part of this we are able to learn from one another, and make lasting partnerships," said Bergen.

Prior to arriving in Doha, Pearl Harbor spent five days in Manama, Bahrain conducting general shipboard maintenance, ensuring the ship was prepared for the international exhibition.

"The Sailors and Marines from Pearl Harbor have been fantastic in preparing the ship," said Denius. "They worked side-by-side to show off their ship after a long at-sea period."

Pearl Harbor was the only U.S. Navy ship and the only amphibious ship that participated in this year's event.

Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Historic HS-4 Transitions to HSC-4

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 became Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, during a transition ceremony at Naval Base Coronado, March 29.

The primary mission of the legendary "Black Knights" has always been anti-submarine warfare. However, with the transition from the SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter to MH-60S Sea Hawk, the squadron adds search and rescue, combat search and rescue, special operations support and logistics as secondary missions.

"With this ceremony the legendary 'Black Knights' will embark on a new path, and with any decision of the future there will be uncertainties, but one thing that is clear is that the future is bright," said retired Capt. Michael Fuqua, a former commanding officer of HS-4.

Since the announcement of the transition in October 2011, HSC-4 has been training with the Fleet Replacement Squadron of HSC-3 to ensure a solid transition.

"We are learning the new airframe by going to HSC-3 to train with their instructor pilots," said Cmdr. Tamara K. Graham, commanding officer of HSC-4. "And our maintainers go over [to HSC-3] to execute maintenance under the instruction of already trained maintenance professionals."

After months of training, hard work and the official transition, the men and women of the legendary "Black Knights" can now call themselves "plank owners."

"When you work for a command that is called a legend in history, maintaining that representation is going to be challenging, especially being the first to be called HSC-4," said Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Miguel Caro, "but we are all up for the task."

HS-4's most famous helicopter was the SH-3D Sea King "Helicopter 66" which was used to pick up astronauts from Apollo 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Recently, HS-4 deployed and supported Operation Tomodachi to aid tsunami victims in Japan, as well as Operations New Dawn in Iraq and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

"HS-4, at least in my eyes, is the best and greatest squadron that ever was and ever will be, and is truly legendary," said Fuqua.

Graham said by the end of May, HSC-4 expects to be fully transitioned and equipped with seven new MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters.

New Aircraft Introduced At P-8A Roll-Out Ceremony

Two P-3C Orions and the Navy's newest patrol aircraft, a P-8A Poseidon, sit on display outside hangar 117 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The Maritime Patrol Association celebrated 50 years of P3 Naval Aviation and the beginning of a new generation with the P-8A Poseidon during the 2nd annual Heritage Symposium. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez/Released)

By Clark Pierce, Editor, Jax Air News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- More than 1,200 distinguished visitors filled the Patrol Squadron 30 hangar at Naval Air Station Jacksonville March 28 to celebrate the first fleet delivery of the P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft.

"In the same year that our maritime patrol and reconnaissance force (MPRF) is celebrating 50 years of service for the P-3 Orion, we're also celebrating the fleet introduction of P-8 Poseidon," said Capt. Mark Stevens, VP-30 commanding officer and master of ceremonies.

In his remarks, Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson said, "The P-8 is the future of Navy maritime patrol. It will be a critical component of our maritime security and the fleet's eyes and ears for generations to come. While this aircraft is impressive, the strength of our Navy does not rest with technology alone. The real capability will reside in the men and women who fly and maintain this aircraft. In the hands of our great Sailors, it stands ready to meet the needs of the nation and challenges ahead as we continue to operate forward to reassure allies, deter aggression and when needed, prevail in conflict."

Under Secretary of the Navy Robert Work provided keynote remarks. "As the Navy's replacement platform for the P-3C, the P-8A Poseidon is transforming how the Navy's maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will man, train, operate and deploy. The P-8A is a network enabled aircraft for the network age, and gives Sailors the added benefits of working with manned and unmanned systems," said Work. "The training and readiness concept for the Poseidon was designed around a high fidelity simulator solution to provide cost-wise warfighting readiness. The P-8A Integrated Training Facility includes leading-edge operational flight trainers, which will provide innovative and cutting-edge training for today's warfighter."

During his remarks he highlighted the partnership of the Navy and industrial base, which made this day possible.

"On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, I would like to thank the maritime patrol and reconnaissance community, veterans, industry, and the city of Jacksonville." He added, "thanks and gratitude goes to the City of Jacksonville, which has been such a great host to this base for more than 75 years, and whose citizens embody the values our Sailors fight to protect."

The next phase for Poseidon will be its integration with the unmanned BAMS platform to create a cohesive team that covers an even greater territory.

The next phase for Poseidon will be its integration with the unmanned BAMS platform to create a cohesive team that covers an even greater territory.

"Maritime patrol is the forward indicator of the U.S. presence around the globe," said Work. "MPRF is often the first to respond to natural disasters and provide humanitarian relief. These Sailors embody the CNO's guidance for executing the maritime strategy by demonstrating daily that our Navy is flexible, adaptable and ready to respond globally to preserve the peace. Thank you for allowing me to be part of today's ceremony."

At the conclusion of Work's remarks, Boeing President and CEO of Defense, Space and Security Dennis Muilenburg handed over the "key" for P-8A Poseidon LL 428 to Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group Rear Adm. Michael Hewitt. He, in turn, gave the key to Stevens who ordered, "Poseidon aircrew and maintenance department, prepare LL 428 for flight operations."

Following the roll out, Work, Brown and Hewitt answered questions from the media.

Work was asked if every P-3 in the Navy would be replaced by the P-8A.

"The P-3 continues to fly after 50 years of service. Only two military aircraft have served longer, the U-2 spy plane and the B-52 bomber. As the P-3C fleet begins to retire aircraft, they will be replaced by a combination of the P-8A and its new partner, the unmanned BAMS (Broad Area Maritime Surveillance)," said Work.

Brown was queried about the importance of Jacksonville's mayor being part of the ceremony.

"This is a historic occasion for our great city and northeast Florida. We've been a military friendly city for a long time and I believe military affairs are an important part of our community. The P-8 shows the benefits of private/public partnerships for the Navy in their development and acquisition process. We're proud to be part of the P-3/P-8 transition and will support it in any way we can," replied Brown

Hewitt fielded the question, "How does this P-8 event help the Navy overall?"

"This is a great day for our maritime patrol and reconnaissance force. We wouldn't be here today without bold leadership from the City of Jacksonville and the creativity of our industry partners. It's also a humbling day in that many MPRF squadrons are actively patrolling oceans and land areas around the world. So while many P-3s are on station protecting American interests, we're proudly rolling out the formidable, new P-8 Poseidon," said Hewitt. "It brings new technology and innovation to bear wherever our country needs us. We're also very proud of our young naval aircrew and maintainers who are bringing this aircraft to life. We know that the platform is new and important -but it's the men and women who fly it that makes it a naval asset to be reckoned with."

After the roll-out event, attendees were invited across the street from VP-30 to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the P-8A Integrated Training Center (ITC). Flight crew and mission specialists are assigned to the ITC where they undertake classroom instruction as well as full-motion, simulated exercises that present the highest degree of realism.

NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders welcomed a large crowd that seemed eager to tour the $38 million training facility.

"Thank you for being part of this history making day at NAS Jacksonville," said Sanders. "We're proud you could join us and learn about the exciting future taking shape for the P-8A Poseidon within the maritime patrol and reconnaissance community."

Carrier Air Wing 14 Deactivation Cancelled

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy directed U.S. Pacific Fleet and Naval Air Forces to stop, and reverse the deactivation process for carrier air wing (CVW) 14 in a memo dated March 20.

The National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law Dec. 31, 2011, mandates that the Navy maintain a minimum of 10 carrier air wings and a dedicated and fully staffed headquarters for each carrier air wing.

Aircraft carriers along with their embarked air wings are the center pieces of America's naval forces. With more than 40 assigned aircraft, carrier airwings bring flexibility, strike capabilities, and needed lift to naval component and combatant commanders around the globe.

CVW-14 is based out of Lemoore, Calif., and is comprised of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Strike Fighter Squadron 154, Strike Fighter Squadron 147, Strike Fighter Squadron 146, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4, Early Warning Squadron 113, Electronic Attack Squadron 139 and Fleet Logistics Squadron 31, Detachment 1.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 30 Mar 2012 - Btown

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE04DB 57-1437 FIST02 2012-03-30 18:44:07 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB] 0000 41000
AE4AFC 08-5687 ??? FIXER55 2012-03-30 18:34:42 C-130J United States ---
ADFE86 92-0551 GLEAN53 2012-03-30 18:14:11 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 PEACH31 2012-03-30 16:42:54 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AA59AE N766VA --- 2012-03-30 15:58:42 Boeing 767-2Q8 United States Vision Airlines
AE1447 05-3147 GNARL33 2012-03-30 15:44:55 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 PEACH31 2012-03-30 15:43:28 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
ADFED5 85-1267 PAT1267 2012-03-30 15:38:31 C-12U United States US ARMY | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2012-03-30 14:33:19 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0265 57-1436 SODA82 2012-03-30 13:17:11 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 0000 28700
AE2239 62-1857 --- 2012-03-30 13:13:07 C-130E United States USAF | 1SOW | 6SOS [KHRT]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 KOMODO4 2012-03-30 01:57:07 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE093A 00-1051 --- 2012-03-30 01:24:00 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE148D 93-1097/96-0042 KOMODO4 2012-03-30 00:43:45 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE04D1 63-7984 DIXIE45 2012-03-30 00:28:55 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]

Naval Air Station Jacksonville Introduces P-8A Poseidon to the Fleet

Naval Air Station Jacksonville Introduces P-8A Poseidon to the Fleet

THE NAVY'S NEW PATROL AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT, THE P-8A POSIEDON MULTIMISSION AIRCRAFT, WAS FORMALLY INTRODUCED DURING AN OFFICIAL ROLLING OUT CEREMONY HELD AT NAVAL STATION JACKSONVILLE.

"MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT BECAME THE EYES OF THE FLEET BECAUSE THEY COULD GO FARTHER, COVER MORE DISTANCE. THE P-8 AND THE BAMS, I BELIEVE, WILL BE THE EYES OF THE NATION. THEY`LL CONSTANTLY BE FORWARD, THEY`LL BE SCOWERING THE OCEANS FOR ANY POTENTIAL THREAT, AND THEY`LL BE ABLE TO RESPOND VERY VERY QUICKLY."

ALSO INTRODUCED WAS THE P8 A POSEIDON INTEGRATED TRAINING CENTER.

"WE HAVE A VENERABLE AIRCRAFT, THE P3, THATS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR FIFTY YEARS. ITS BEEN DOING A TREMENDOUS JOB WORLDWIDE FOR THE NAVY. ITS TIME TO TRANSITION. WE ARE GOING TO A NEW PLATFORM, A NEW AIRCRAFT - THE P-8 - AND THIS TRAINING FACILITY IS GONNA TRAIN ALL FUTURE AVIATORS FOR THE P-8 PLATFORM."

FROM NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, I`M PETTY OFFICER JACOB SIPPEL.

C-27 program cut explained, budget aligned with strategy

by Tech. Sgt. Jess Harvey, Air Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and programs discussed the reasoning behind the C-27J Spartan program cut from the fiscal 2013 budget request during the Air Force Association's monthly breakfast seminar here March 27.

"It's not because it isn't a good aircraft, and it's not because it wasn't a good idea $487 billion ago," said Lt. Gen. Christopher Miller. "We are going to make more disciplined use of defense dollars."

From a financial and programmatic perspective, anytime an entire weapons system, its logistic support and training infrastructure can be eliminated without harming the capabilities of the force, the benefits are greater, Miller said.

"The savings that you reap from that kind of action is far greater than if you just retired a fractional number of the fleet," he said.

Coupling the facts that the Air Force was under financial pressure and the life-cycle costs of the C-27 exceeded that of the C-130 Hercules because of how it was to be based, there wasn't any other realistic option, especially given that the Air Force can accomplish its goals with the C-130, according to Miller. "We remain committed to supporting our Army teammates."

"(Cutting the C-27 program) was a decision we did not like to make, but that we had to make," he said. "Its capacity, over and above the rest of the fleet, simply was not needed under the demands of the new strategy. What that allowed us to do was keep some very important things on track."

He said the savings allowed the Air Force to maintain focus on systems like the KC-46A Tanker and the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter as well as other, not-so-visible systems like global positioning satellites, space programs, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

"We want to make decisions in the near term that support the strategic vision in the long term," Miller said. "As we start to come out of Afghanistan, and have come out of Iraq, we are facing a new resource era."

He said the Air Force is looking at a type of full-spectrum rebalancing within the force.

"We're trying to bring all these things we've done for a long time into a sustainable balance for the future," the general said. "Space and cyber are clearly more predominant in all aspects of military operations than they used to be."

The Air Force is going to put even more emphasis on making sure the active, Guard and Reserve components are balanced appropriately and making sure Airmen and assets are fully ready all the time, he said.

"Maintaining a smaller force that is anything less than ready is a bad idea," said Miller.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 30 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

A18D50 N2 --- 2012-03-30 13:49:43 C560XL United States FAA
A7A899 N593AN 00000000 2012-03-30 11:40:43 MD-83 United States ---
A9A196 N72DZ --- 2012-03-30 13:11:00 PC-12/47 United States USAF | 27SOW | 318SOS [KCVS]
AA59AE N766VA --- 2012-03-30 15:11:20 Boeing 767-2Q8 United States Vision Airlines
ABCD10 N86FW N86FW 2012-03-30 15:05:42 206B United States --- 0000 3200
ADFE86 92-0551 GLEAN53 2012-03-30 15:21:59 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF] 6022 19000
ADFEEF 160051 JT0524 2012-03-30 14:35:27 C-9B United States USNR | VR-52 [KWRI]
AE0160 57-1479 VENUS23 2012-03-30 15:31:12 KC-135R United States AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW] 4335 6050
AE01F8 98-3032 ALLIED 1 2012-03-30 19:23:46 T-6A United States USAF 0000 24000
AE02ED 85-1364 ROPER 64 2012-03-30 15:18:45 C-130H United States TX ANG | 136AW | 181AS [KFWH]
AE0371 59-1483 SLUFF92 2012-03-30 16:55:23 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] 0000 32000
AE0497 65-0976 KING 76 2012-03-30 17:26:24 HC-130P United States AFRC | 920RQW | 39RQS [KCOF]
AE04B1 57-1432 DIXIE78 2012-03-30 16:32:57 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE04B3 57-1473 WYLIE87 2012-03-30 16:38:02 KC-135R United States USAF | 190ARW | 117ARS [KFOE]
AE04DA 165832 CNV4768 2012-03-30 19:12:47 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP] 3060 35000
AE056A 86-0013 --- 2012-03-30 17:45:09 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]
AE0595 58-0130 --- 2012-03-30 15:58:23 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] 3251 39000
AE0617 86-1397 PROPS62 2012-03-30 14:56:48 C-130H United States MO ANG | 139AW | 180AS [KSTJ] 0000 22000
AE066A 62-3549 BOLT11 2012-03-30 16:52:24 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE0679 00-0174 FROZN98 2012-03-30 19:24:46 C-17A United States USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED] 0000 37000
AE07F1 96-0007 RULER94 2012-03-30 16:50:57 C-17A United States 183AS 2027 35000
AE0859 59-1506 BAT91 2012-03-30 17:16:24 KC-135R United States IA ANG | 185ARW | 174ARS [KSUX]
AE08DA 166380 OTIS23 2012-03-30 15:31:46 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT]
AE10BE 01-0195 RCH437 2012-03-30 13:45:36 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 0000 21800
AE115E 01-0030 --- 2012-03-30 18:58:49 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]
AE1493 96-0043 PHENOM6 2012-03-30 06:39:47 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE49C2 09-9206 RCH802C 2012-03-30 16:37:22 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 0000 24000

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 29-30 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-29
Military Hex Codes only

A36D3D -------- N32PA LJ35 PhoenixAirGroup --- 2012-03-29 16:29:21.866
A62778 GTI602 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-29 19:07:05.596
AAEAFD -------- N802TJ B734 Swift Air --- 2012-03-29 13:21:56.544
AAEC74 -------- 10-0256 BE20 US Army | B/6-52 AVN (TA) DET-1 [KFTK] --- 2012-03-29 16:17:43.767
ADFCE2 -------- 94-0131 BE40 USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA] --- 2012-03-29 13:24:10.541
ADFCFE -------- 95-0050 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-29 14:35:40.232
ADFD02 -------- 95-0054 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-29 10:04:02.086
ADFD08 -------- 95-0060 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-29 15:53:29.401
ADFD0A -------- 95-0062 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-29 14:32:03.250
ADFDED ANVIL67 94-6708 C130 WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW] --- 2012-03-29 13:55:40.961
ADFE6D -------- 91-1653 C130 WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS] --- 2012-03-29 17:49:47.569
ADFECB PATSW00 84-0485 BE20 KY ARNG | OSACOM DET-11 [KFFT] --- 2012-03-29 15:15:29.041
ADFEE7 RS522 159118 DC93 USNR | VR-56 [KNTU] --- 2012-03-29 11:15:55.876
ADFEEA -------- 160046 DC93 USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-29 17:04:07.768
ADFEEB LOBO 01 160047 DC93 USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-29 16:38:38.648
ADFF7C -------- 66-8356 T38 50thFTS --- 2012-03-29 14:00:22.633
AE012E -------- (73-1683)/97-01 DC93 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-29 12:13:19.449
AE013E HAPPY53 63-7981 K35R IL ANG | 126ARW | 108ARS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-29 20:25:00.492
AE0145 RCH540 62-3547 K35R NH ANG | 157ARW | 133ARS [KPSM] --- 2012-03-29 16:17:58.264
AE0157 TAZZ72 58-0083 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-29 12:16:53.352
AE015F -------- 58-0119 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-29 10:16:35.977
AE016D JOSA802 84-0075 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-29 14:25:26.302
AE0173 -------- 84-0118 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-29 17:14:42.673
AE0247 BATON91 96-8153 C30J PA ANG | 193SOW | 193SOS [KMDT] --- 2012-03-29 20:46:41.199
AE025E TAZZ71 61-0264 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-29 11:57:37.852
AE032F -------- 74-2066 C130 USAF | 314AW | 62AS [KLRF] --- 2012-03-29 14:49:17.695
AE0361 SLUFF62 59-1444 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-29 13:03:15.705
AE041A GOTO FMS 164408 E6 USN | VQ-3 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-29 13:35:07.224
AE0433 -------- 02-5001 B752 USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS] --- 2012-03-29 17:19:57.861
AE047F SODA81 59-1509 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-29 10:09:21.241
AE047F SODA92 59-1509 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-29 10:09:21.241
AE04D1 DIXIE45 63-7984 K35R AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM] --- 2012-03-29 19:18:47.877
AE04D9 VVRY831 165831 B737 USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-29 11:05:50.289
AE0573 -------- 86-0022 C5 USAF | 60AMW [KSUU] --- 2012-03-29 21:16:05.957
AE0595 UPSET88 58-0130 K35R WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] --- 2012-03-29 11:54:42.191
AE0612 PROPS61 86-1392 C130 MO ANG | 139AW | 180AS [KSTJ] --- 2012-03-29 18:41:46.736
AE0616 PROPS61 86-1396 C130 MO ANG | 139AW | 180AS [KSTJ] --- 2012-03-29 19:32:43.993
AE066F BACKY90 62-3580 K35R AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB] --- 2012-03-29 10:31:51.977
AE07DB COHO85 93-0601 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-29 21:39:46.948
AE093A -------- 00-1051 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-29 19:55:54.595
AE1192 -------- 166474 C560 USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-29 10:03:36.880
AE1198 E33115 03-3115 C17 MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN] --- 2012-03-29 19:15:53.053
AE11F0 SNTRY50H 82-0007 E3TF USAF | 552ACW [KTIK] --- 2012-03-29 17:32:58.674
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-29 17:15:14.978
AE12CA ROGUE 35 66-0216 C130 CA ANG | 129RQW | 130RQS [KNUQ] --- 2012-03-29 12:33:02.854
AE13D1 -------- 04-1778 GLF5 USARMY | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-29 17:00:55.570
AE1445 REACH130 05-3145 C30J USAF | 19AW [KLRF] --- 2012-03-29 13:13:47.498
AE1471 -------- 07-7179 C17 USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] --- 2012-03-29 18:39:41.545
AE148D KOMODO4 93-1097/96-0042 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-29 19:50:15.136
AE2FA7 RCH022 08-8195 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-29 21:25:19.048

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-30
Military Hex Codes only

A5FBA4 -------- N485EV B742 Evergreen International --- 2012-03-30 17:00:23.188
A62778 GTI603 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-30 21:29:29.654
A70718 -------- N552CN C560 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma --- 2012-03-30 09:40:28.114
A966B1 -------- N70464 DHC6 USAF | 306FTG | 98FTS [KCOS] --- 2012-03-30 10:36:32.901
AA59AE 693 N766VA B762 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-30 11:00:37.471
AAEAFD -------- N802TJ B734 Swift Air --- 2012-03-30 16:23:30.420
AAEC74 -------- 10-0256 BE20 US Army | B/6-52 AVN (TA) DET-1 [KFTK] --- 2012-03-30 08:15:38.791
ABF3FC XYZ54302 N87 CL60 FAA Flight Inspection --- 2012-03-30 15:57:11.539
ADC282 -------- N986MA LJ31 Mescalero Apache Tribe --- 2012-03-30 09:19:32.252
ADFDD5 ANVIL85 95-6711 C130 WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW] --- 2012-03-30 09:53:09.773
ADFE63 DERBY 03 91-1232 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-30 17:24:36.868
ADFE66 -------- 91-1235 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-30 13:38:34.895
ADFE89 RCH481T 92-0554 C130 USAF | 19AW [KLRF] --- 2012-03-30 14:14:01.022
ADFE95 -------- 95-0096 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-30 13:52:32.975
ADFEB4 LOPE33 73-1677 B742 USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF] --- 2012-03-30 10:26:37.872
ADFEC9 GABLESEN 84-0182 BE20 ARMY --- 2012-03-30 20:52:44.438
ADFECB PATSW00 84-0485 BE20 KY ARNG | OSACOM DET-11 [KFFT] --- 2012-03-30 12:29:38.300
ADFEE7 RS522 159118 DC93 USNR | VR-56 [KNTU] --- 2012-03-30 09:39:57.707
ADFEEC CNV9121 160048 DC93 USNR | VR-52 [KWRI] --- 2012-03-30 13:52:23.271
ADFF00 -------- 96-0112 B190 USARMY | CARA AVN SECTION [KAPG] --- 2012-03-30 11:18:10.441
AE013A MAINE91 59-1488 K35R ME ANG | 101ARW | 132ARS [KBGR] --- 2012-03-30 11:31:50.234
AE0145 RCH540 62-3547 K35R NH ANG | 157ARW | 133ARS [KPSM] --- 2012-03-30 18:17:09.942
AE015F SODA81 58-0119 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-30 09:54:51.617
AE0166 -------- 86-0201 GLF3 USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-30 15:54:25.192
AE0187 SWIFT85 84-0093 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 311AS [KCOS] --- 2012-03-30 13:34:39.427
AE0194 SPAR154 84-0134 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 311AS [KCOS] --- 2012-03-30 09:58:44.986
AE01F8 -------- 98-3032 TEX2 USAF --- 2012-03-30 15:48:14.796
AE02F5 ROPER 71 85-1365 C130 TX ANG | 136AW | 181AS [KNFW] --- 2012-03-30 12:14:26.452
AE0364 SLUFF41 60-0347 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-30 11:23:00.954
AE0383 SOONR82 58-0079 K35R AFRC | 507ARW | 465ARS [KTIK] --- 2012-03-30 12:06:02.010
AE0385 STEEL71 59-1467 K35R PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT] --- 2012-03-30 11:14:22.630
AE0415 GOTO FMS 164388 E6 USN | VQ-4 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-30 21:14:47.873
AE0418 GOTO FMS 164406 E6 USN | VQ-3 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-30 22:14:33.910
AE04DB FIST02 57-1437 K35R AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB] --- 2012-03-30 13:30:24.920
AE0548 -------- 70-0451 C5 AFRC | 433AW | 68AS [KSKF] --- 2012-03-30 11:20:51.338
AE05C1 SHARK67 79-0479 C130 NV ANG | 152AW | 192AS [KRNO] --- 2012-03-30 13:16:21.161
AE07D4 RCH560 90-0535 C17 AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO] --- 2012-03-30 15:41:14.217
AE07EE RHINO90 96-0004 C17 AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO] --- 2012-03-30 11:36:35.533
AE0806 RCH287 99-0060 C17 AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO] --- 2012-03-30 12:18:58.563
AE10C8 -------- 160053 SBR1 USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA] --- 2012-03-30 11:39:54.010
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-30 09:19:21.895
AE12CA ROGUE 35 66-0216 C130 CA ANG | 129RQW | 130RQS [KNUQ] --- 2012-03-30 20:45:57.019
AE144A E55140 05-5140 C17 AFRC | 452AMW | 729AS [KRIV] --- 2012-03-30 17:25:47.812
AE144B RCH159 05-5141 C17 AFRC | 452AMW | 729AS [KRIV] --- 2012-03-30 21:15:31.317
AE148D PEACH31 93-1097/96-0042 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-30 10:55:32.798
AE17EF AVLON73 05-0730 B737 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-30 14:20:48.281
AE2239 ALLIED 1 62-1857 C130 USAF | 1SOW | 6SOS [KHRT] --- 2012-03-30 08:44:37.812
AE29FD CNV4966 166694 B737 USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-30 11:11:46.026
AE49C7 RCH237 09-9211 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-30 17:22:18.477
AE4AF3 RCH595 08-3178 C30J USAF | 317AW [KDYS] --- 2012-03-30 12:17:30.468

N.D. Aviators Serving on Rotations to the Southwest Border

BISMARCK, N.D. —Soldiers with the North Dakota Army National Guard have been serving on the on the U.S.-Mexico border as a way to provide continued support to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

Their mission began in February and is expected to continue until the end of the year. An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter and crew of two pilots along with an aircraft maintainer will serve one- to three-month rotations.

"The aviators from North Dakota will gain a tremendous amount of experience by flying in an austere environment different from what they are used to here at home, said Maj. Paul Helten, supervisory instructor pilot with the North Dakota Army Guard. "This will require constant attention to power management and other hot-weather-flying techniques."

The aviators will also benefit in other ways while also bringing already-honed experience with them.

"They will also benefit from joint operations experience by working with the other federal agencies," said Helten. "Our aviators work closely with our local law enforcement here in North Dakota, and their security and support battalion experience will prove valuable during this operation."

Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, N.D. Army National Guard aviators have served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Djibouti (Horn of Africa).

"North Dakota Army Aviation continues to try to provide the best possible support to our state and our nation, whether through deployments overseas, across the nation or right here in North Dakota supporting local or state emergencies," Helten said. "Our ability to support state or local emergencies will not be affected by this (border patrol) mission."

Friday, March 30, 2012

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 29 Mar 2012 - Btown

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE015F 58-0119 SODA91 2012-03-29 23:46:31 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 0000 33800
AE152F 06-4631 GNARL34 2012-03-29 22:37:18 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
ADFE6D 91-1653 GNARL 12 2012-03-29 22:34:14 C-130H United States WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS]
AE05D8 85-0038 GNARL 11 2012-03-29 22:30:10 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
AE0433 02-5001 --- 2012-03-29 22:28:57 C-32B United States USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS] 0000 36975
AE0173 84-0118 JOSA878 2012-03-29 22:20:42 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV]
ADFCEE 94-0143 --- 2012-03-29 21:31:44 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
AE0145 62-3547 RCH540 2012-03-29 21:23:53 KC-135R United States NH ANG | 157ARW | 133ARS [KPSM]
ADFD01 95-0053 --- 2012-03-29 21:00:42 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
AE032F 74-2066 GLEAN 62 2012-03-29 19:24:09 C-130H United States USAF | 314AW | 62AS [KLRF]
ADFE87 92-0552 DLR 21 2012-03-29 19:00:01 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
ADFCE2 94-0131 --- 2012-03-29 18:40:57 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]
AE10CD 165511 --- 2012-03-29 18:21:14 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE015F 58-0119 SODA82 2012-03-29 16:45:03 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE015F 58-0119 SODA91 2012-03-29 16:45:03 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE015F 58-0119 SODA82 2012-03-29 16:04:08 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE04DA 165832 --- 2012-03-29 15:56:26 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP]
AE066F 62-3580 --- 2012-03-29 15:26:50 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]
AE148A 92-3289 PEACH32 2012-03-29 14:38:55 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE10D0 165514 --- 2012-03-29 14:30:26 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE05D8 85-0038 GNARL 11 2012-03-29 13:55:22 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
AE05D8 85-0038 JODY 15 2012-03-29 13:55:22 C-130H United States AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF]
ADFE6D 91-1653 GNARL 12 2012-03-29 13:46:54 C-130H United States WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS]
AE1447 05-3147 --- 2012-03-29 13:46:25 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF] 0000 27000
AE1447 05-3147 GNARL33 2012-03-29 13:46:25 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF] 0000 27000
AE152F 06-4631 GNARL34 2012-03-29 13:29:13 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE02CF 91-9143 --- 2012-03-29 12:53:54 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]
AE02CF 91-9143 BISON81 2012-03-29 12:53:54 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]
AAEAFD N802TJ --- 2012-03-29 06:57:00 Boeing 737-4B7 United States Swift Air
AE018C 84-0098 SPAR135 2012-03-29 03:14:08 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE1493 96-0043 --- 2012-03-29 01:08:15 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE0686 60-0328 TURBO85 2012-03-29 01:08:06 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB] 0000 35000
A05F2F N123DN --- 2012-03-29 00:34:59 Boeing 767-332 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE015F 58-0119 SODA92 2012-03-29 00:13:17 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 29 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

A0D98B N154FC --- 2012-03-29 18:16:02 Cessna 182T United States US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
A3655D N318JM N318JM 2012-03-29 16:40:25 PA-32R-301 United States --- 3251 7000
A68C86 99-0100 --- 2012-03-29 19:34:20 UC-35 United States USARMY
A96FB1 N707MQ --- 2012-03-29 21:51:49 B707-368C United states OMEGA
A9A74E 4235 --- 2012-03-29 16:45:15 DHC-8-402 United States US DOJ | FBI HQ [KHEF] 3540 20975
ADFEE0 87-0160 PAT016 2012-03-29 15:24:40 C-12U United States TX ARNG | OSACOM DET-49 [KAUS] 6614 26975
AE010E 97-0401 S103 2012-03-29 14:13:05 C-37A United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 41000
AE0169 86-0204 --- 2012-03-29 12:52:29 C-20B United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] 0000 39975
AE0258 98-5307 TEAL38 2012-03-29 15:53:59 WC-130J United States AFRC | 403AW | 53WRS [KBIX] 0000 10850
AE02E7 84-0204 --- 2012-03-29 16:55:44 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
AE04B7 58-0004 DIXIE44 2012-03-29 22:00:38 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]
AE057D 87-0032 RCH350 2012-03-29 14:17:26 C-5B United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU] 4355 16900
AE0583 87-0038 --- 2012-03-29 21:12:52 C-5B United States AFRC | 439AW | 337AS [KCEF]
AE093A 00-1051 --- 2012-03-29 17:14:14 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] 5710 37000
AE117D 02-1111 TBIRD14 2012-03-29 17:38:22 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE1192 166474 --- 2012-03-29 13:39:39 UC-35D United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE1493 96-0043 PHENOM6 2012-03-29 21:44:19 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE149A 02-9111 --- 2012-03-29 15:44:05 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE152C 166378 --- 2012-03-29 18:04:40 C-37B United States USN | VR-1 [KADW]
AE1E9B 08-3926 --- 2012-03-29 21:32:24 T-6A United States ---
AE2707 2309 ??? --- 2012-03-29 23:14:03 HC-144A United States USCG
AE2EF9 166124 --- 2012-03-29 21:24:53 T-6B United States ---
AE4EB2 168428 --- 2012-03-29 17:09:08 P-8A United States VP-30 --- 14825

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Enterprise Visits Greece

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian G. Reynolds, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) are scheduled to visit Piraeus, Greece, March 28 on their first port visit of the ship's 22nd and final deployment.

The visit will mark the first time Enterprise has visited the port since March of 1963, during the carrier's second deployment.

Crew members aboard the historic ship during her sophomore cruise, enjoyed a liberty call at Piraeus prior to an amphibious landing exercise at Timbakion, Crete.

"I was a crew member aboard Enterprise when she made her voyage to Greece," said Bill Micklos, a former chief aviation boatswain's mate who served aboard Enterprise during the first Piraeus visit. "Her primary mission then, was to show the flag."

In the half century since Enterprise's first visit to Greece, the crew has changed many times over, but the presence of the nation's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier remains as striking as ever, said Enterprise's Command Master Chief Eric J. Young.

"Enterprise is a very symbolic ship," he said. "It is a ship with a legacy. I think that it is in keeping with the Enterprise spirit that we should pull in to Piraeus as kind of a tip of the hat 'goodbye' to our friends who welcomed us on our second voyage."

This may be Enterprise's final scheduled deployment, but for many Sailors currently aboard Enterprise, this underway is a first. These Sailors see the visit to Piraeus as an opportunity to be a part of history.

"This is my first deployment and I'm thoroughly excited," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Doug W. Meyers. "Greece should be a great time. It's always great to experience a different culture and be a part of the Enterprise legacy. This is one of the main reasons that I joined the Navy."

As was the case when Enterprise first visited Piraeus in 1963, the port offers Sailors an opportunity to enjoy themselves after weeks of hard work at sea. The work, however, is not done when the ship moors.

"Liberty is a mission," said Young. "Each and every member of the Enterprise Strike Group is an ambassador of goodwill for the United States, the Navy and Enterprise. Enjoy the chance to see Greece, embrace the history and culture, and help reaffirm our friendship with the people of Piraeus...a friendship that our shipmates began long ago."

After 50 years of service, steeped in history, Enterprise has become a staple of U.S. maritime power and dominance. Although this may be the last hurrah for the world's the legendary carrier, her name strikes a chord of pride among those who served on her long ago and those currently aboard.

"Though I have been fortunate to serve aboard other magnificent carriers, 'Enterprise' will always be a name associated with the word, 'honor,'" said Micklos.

Current Enterprise Sailors are expected to continue that tradition during the carrier's return to Piraeus.

USS San Diego Makes First Panama Canal Transit

PANAMA CANAL (NNS) -- USS San Diego (LPD 22) made its way through the Panama Canal for the first time in her history March 25.

San Diego, the sixth ship in the San Antonio-amphibious class, departed Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. March 15 to transit to its future homeport and namesake city. Part of the journey took them through the Canal, opened in 1914. The canal serves as passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and saves ships the 8000 mile journey around South America.

A series of three sets of locks, Gatun, Pedro Miguel, and Miraflores, separated by a fresh water lake, slowly brought San Diego up, through mountains up to 85 feet above sea level, almost eight inches from the Atlantic to the Pacific sea level through the Isthmus of Panama.

Since homeport shifts are rare, most of the fleet stays in their respective oceans. A Panama Canal transit was a first, not only for the ship, but also most of the crew.

"Typically, only when a ship is newly commissioned and moves from east to west coast, that is when canal transits occur," said Cmdr. Kevin Meyers, San Diego commanding officer.

The canal locks are 110 feet wide; San Diego, one of the largest class of U.S. Navy ships able to fit through, is 105 feet wide. With assistance of the diesel electric tractors, called mules in honor of the original method of towing, and careful navigation by the ship's bridge team, the ship made it through just fine on her first, and possible only, trip through the canal.

"One can never say never, but the likelihood of San Diego leaving her home city is slim, and the Navy rarely sends a ship through twice," said Meyers.

San Diego began construction 2007 and delivered to the Navy in December 2011. San Diego will be commissioned in May and will be the first ship named for the city to be homeported there. is the fourth ship named for the city,

New radar helps Airmen defend Arabian Gulf

by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Grewe, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Airmen defending the Arabian Gulf have another arrow in their quiver thanks to a new radar system installed at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing here March 18.

The TPS-75, or "Tipsy-75" as the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron calls it, is a powerful air surveillance radar capable of providing long-range, real-time radar coverage.

Airmen assigned to the 727th EACS use the TPS-75 to provide 24-hour air defense and surveillance for unknown threats over the entire Arabian Gulf region. The new system gives the radar operators both a bigger and more detailed picture as they monitor all aerial activity in the area.

"Our job is to constantly watch the skies," said Lt. Col. Steven A. Breitfelder, the 727th EACS commander. "Our operators defend the Arabian Gulf and its surrounding countries by monitoring the area for enemy aircraft."

The 727th EACS set a goal for increased radar coverage to improve their current mission capabilities. Airmen began looking and coordinating with the host nation in January to find a suitable site able to support the TPS-75.

"This was a major goal of ours, and it's a really great feeling to get it accomplished," said Breitfelder, who is deployed from Blue Ash Air National Guard Station, Ohio. "The maintenance folks finally get to see the results of all their hard work, and that is very rewarding."

Radar maintenance craftsman Staff Sgt. Ron Applegate, also deployed from Blue Ash ANG Station, was thrilled to have the opportunity to set up the radar.

"We've been chomping at the bit since January to set her up," Applegate said. "I'm just happy we finally get the chance to set up and work on the radar. I love the sense of pride that I get as a radar maintenance technician, knowing that our job is going toward the successful execution of the mission."

Once they received the orders, the entire squadron's maintenance section formed a team and got to work. Comprised of radar, computer, radio, and satellite and generator maintenance experts, the team combined their talents to set up an operational radar site in less than two days.

"Once we got out there and started working, everything just fell into place," Applegate said. "It gave us all a chance to put our training and skills to good use, and to show off what we do best."

SecDef: U.S. remains committed to F-35 program

by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (AFPS) -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta yesterday reaffirmed the Defense Department's commitment to the F-35 joint strike fighter program and to ensuring it remains within the defense strategy's budget.

The secretary spoke at a news conference following a meeting with Mexican and Canadian defense leaders here.

"As part of the defense strategy that the United States went through and has put in place, we have made very clear that we are 100 percent committed to the development of the F-35," he said. "It's a fifth-generation fighter, [and] we absolutely need it for the future."

Acknowledging that the Defense Department has to be vigilant and provide as much oversight as possible as the aircraft continues to be developed, Panetta said Pentagon officials are confident that "this plane can do everything that it's being asked to do in terms of performance.

"We've been testing it, and we continue to evaluate it as we proceed," he continued. "And we've made very clear to the industries involved in its production that they have to keep it within the cross-confinements that we've provided with regards to this plane."

Panetta noted the price of each aircraft varies from variant to variant, with three types involved in the program's development. Canada signed on for the project's production, sustainment and follow-on development phase on Dec. 11, 2006, along with Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay called the F-35 an example of interoperability as his country faces similar challenges with the joint strike fighter program.

"In addition, I would add that this is the aircraft that the Royal Canadian Air Force, after an extensive internal examination of capabilities and what was on the market, came to us and said, 'This the plane we need. This is the plane we want for a whole number of reasons.'"

MacKay said "due diligence and analysis" are necessary to ensure taxpayers are well-served and their best interests are considered.

"On the aspect of budgets as we go forward, every department of government -- every defense department, certainly all of our NATO partners, our Mexican colleagues [and] our friends around the globe -- are looking to prioritize their defense spending," he said. "It [should] come as no surprise to anyone here that Canada is going through that exact same process in determining what our defense needs are at home."

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 28 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

A6D6D9 N54PA N54PA 2012-03-28 22:03:46 Lear 36 United States PHOENINXAIR 4621 41000
A96FB1 N707MQ --- 2012-03-28 18:19:38 B707-368C United states OMEGA
AA59AE N766VA --- 2012-03-28 17:52:57 Boeing 767-2Q8 United States Vision Airlines
AAE5F0 N801DS --- 2012-03-28 19:28:51 Bell 407 United States Volusia County
ABA773 N850BB --- 2012-03-28 22:18:54 B734 United States UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
ABC2FB N857ST --- 2012-03-28 19:47:26 G-IV United States ---
ACCA7C N923NA --- 2012-03-28 18:07:09 T-38A United States NASA 1067 20325
ADF596 85-0097 /N999RN 00N999RN 2012-03-28 13:35:53 C-12R/EMB-500 United States B/2 228th AVN 1344 41000
ADFD7D 91-0513 --- 2012-03-28 18:26:27 C-26D United States SC ARNG |OSACOM DET-24
ADFED1 85-1263 --- 2012-03-28 14:36:56 C-12U United States OSACOMDet.56PR-ArNG [TJIG] 6250 11075
ADFEE0 87-0160 --- 2012-03-28 23:00:27 C-12U United States TX ARNG | OSACOM DET-49 [KAUS]
AE0179 84-0140/84-0134 SPAR113 2012-03-28 14:53:23 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV]
AE01BD 84-0131 SPAR132 2012-03-28 22:15:30 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE025B 163692 --- 2012-03-28 14:41:19 C-20D United States USN | VR-1 [KADW]
AE02E9 87-9284 BREWR21 2012-03-28 14:30:36 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB] 0000 15800
AE03F4 84-0145 --- 2012-03-28 17:30:54 C-12U United States DE ARNG | OSACOM DET-7
AE0433 02-5001 --- 2012-03-28 23:47:52 C-32B United States USAF | 486FLTS [KVPS] --- 37000
AE04A7 165809 OTIS01 2012-03-28 15:52:38 KC-130J United States USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT]
AE057D 87-0032 --- 2012-03-28 11:53:59 C-5B United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]
AE0782 94-00309 --- 2012-03-28 17:51:15 C-23B+ United States ---
AE087F 01-0029 SPAR29 2012-03-28 19:19:59 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF] --- 40575
AE0997 95-26611 G9526611 2012-03-28 22:00:20 UH-60L United States 1-244th AVN 3665 3800
AE1192 166474 --- 2012-03-28 16:23:28 UC-35D United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE14F4 64-14855 ALLIED 1 2012-03-28 22:34:37 HC-130P United States AFRC | 920RQW | 39RQS [KCOF]

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 28 Mar 2012 - Btown

AE119A 03-3117 RCH309 2012-03-28 23:57:49 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1493 96-0043 PEACH88 2012-03-28 23:56:19 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE018C 84-0098 PEAR135 2012-03-28 23:43:17 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE02E3 81-0628 COBB28 2012-03-28 23:17:15 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]
ADFCEF 94-0144 --- 2012-03-28 21:05:20 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS
ADFF69 70-1954 --- 2012-03-28 19:54:01 T-38C United States 560thFTS
AE1479 166767 --- 2012-03-28 19:32:01 UC-35D United States MAW-4
AE0800 98-0054 GRITS29 2012-03-28 18:48:56 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ABA78C N850CB --- 2012-03-28 18:42:29 PC-12/47 United States USAF
ADFEF2 161530 VVJS639 2012-03-28 18:28:01 C-9B United States USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] 0000 35000
AE02CF 91-9143 BISON81 2012-03-28 18:20:58 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2012-03-28 18:15:25 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
ADFEBD 96-0107 --- 2012-03-28 18:08:58 UC-35a1 United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]
AE04AC 99-0103 --- 2012-03-28 18:01:22 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE0416 164404 --- 2012-03-28 17:47:56 E-6B United States USN | VQ-4 [KTIK] --- 29975
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL62 2012-03-28 17:23:15 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE07A1 58-0099 --- 2012-03-28 16:37:00 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE07A1 58-0099 STEEL62 2012-03-28 16:37:00 KC-135T United States PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT]
AE173A 06-3839 --- 2012-03-28 16:33:16 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 37FTS [KCBM]
AE04E6 59-1516 SODA82 2012-03-28 16:24:18 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 0000 16600
AE015F 58-0119 SODA81 2012-03-28 16:24:10 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE015F 58-0119 SODA92 2012-03-28 16:24:10 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE1493 96-0043 PEACH99 2012-03-28 15:38:45 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE1234 03-3123 --- 2012-03-28 15:38:39 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 0000 36000
AE1234 03-3123 RCH3123 2012-03-28 15:38:39 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 0000 36000
AE0782 94-00309 --- 2012-03-28 15:23:58 C-23B+ United States ---
AE1493 96-0043 PEACH88 2012-03-28 15:10:18 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE04AC 99-0103 --- 2012-03-28 14:50:41 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE11D6 75-0556 --- 2012-03-28 13:59:47 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
ABA78C N850CB --- 2012-03-28 13:46:51 PC-12/47 United States USAF
A505AC N4222A --- 2012-03-28 12:45:43 B190 United States Tenax Air LLC
A505AC N4222A N4222A 2012-03-28 12:45:43 B190 United States Tenax Air LLC
AE047F 59-1509 SODA91 2012-03-28 01:10:03 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 28 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-28
Military Hex Codes only

01008C -------- 1295 C130 EgyptAirforce --- 2012-03-28 12:19:10.207
A05F2F RYN7991 N123DN B763 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-28 19:37:41.847
A19FE9 -------- N2033 H25B U S MARSHALS SERVICE --- 2012-03-28 09:16:57.215
A505AC -------- N4222A B190 Tenax Air LLC --- 2012-03-28 13:37:13.172
A505AC N4222A N4222A B190 Tenax Air LLC --- 2012-03-28 13:37:13.172
A62778 GTI601 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-28 21:09:23.803
A62778 GTI606 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-28 16:43:20.396
A725D7 -------- N56PA LJ35 Phoenix Air Group [KVPC] --- 2012-03-28 09:00:08.415
A781A4 -------- HZ-MS5B GLF5 SAUDIARABIANAIRFORCE --- 2012-03-28 09:12:17.361
A7CB35 -------- N601CN LJ60 --- --- 2012-03-28 15:11:52.431
AA17AF -------- N75 BE30 --- --- 2012-03-28 08:25:56.131
AA59AE -------- N766VA B762 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-28 09:06:21.206
AAEAFD -------- N802TJ B734 Swift Air --- 2012-03-28 18:08:14.185
AAEC74 -------- 10-0256 BE20 US Army | B/6-52 AVN (TA) DET-1 [KFTK] --- 2012-03-28 16:04:14.008
ADFC8F -------- 92-0334 BE40 USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA] --- 2012-03-28 09:13:19.376
ADFCED -------- 94-0142 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-28 19:14:58.724
ADFDE6 -------- 94-6701 C130 IL ANG | 182AW | 169AS [KPIA] --- 2012-03-28 21:43:38.529
ADFEA0 SUMIT20 94-7320 C130 AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS] --- 2012-03-28 13:24:58.193
ADFEB4 LOPE33 73-1677 B742 USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF] --- 2012-03-28 18:53:57.094
ADFEBD -------- 96-0107 C560 USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG] --- 2012-03-28 09:29:53.437
ADFEC9 GABLESEN 84-0182 BE20 ARMY --- 2012-03-28 13:06:15.746
ADFECB PATSW00 84-0485 BE20 KY ARNG | OSACOM DET-11 [KFFT] --- 2012-03-28 15:33:01.596
ADFED2 00000000 85-1264 BE20 US ARMY | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA] --- 2012-03-28 16:34:54.656
ADFEDD PAT087 86-0087 BE20 PA ARNG | OSACOM DET-22 [KMUI] --- 2012-03-28 13:14:34.422
ADFEF2 VVJS639 161530 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-28 13:35:24.977
ADFF72 -------- 65-10387 T38 50thFTS --- 2012-03-28 17:13:34.834
AE012E -------- (73-1683)/97-01 DC93 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-28 08:17:26.612
AE0139 -------- 63-8003 K35R NJ ANG | 108W | 141ARS [KWRI] --- 2012-03-28 10:49:58.086
AE013B BLUE49 57-1435 K35R UT ANG | 151ARW | 191ARS [KSLC] --- 2012-03-28 10:42:06.785
AE013F HAPPY63 60-0358 K35R IL ANG | 126ARW | 108ARS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-28 20:02:22.886
AE014D HAPPY64 58-0023 K35R IL ANG | 126ARW | 108ARS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-28 19:32:29.340
AE0157 SLUFF61 58-0083 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-28 12:14:02.507
AE017A -------- 84-0142 LJ35 MI ANG | 110FW | 172AS [KBTL] --- 2012-03-28 12:54:43.612
AE018C SPAR135 84-0098 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-28 22:08:47.135
AE01DF GUCCI87 84-0187 DC10 USAF | 60AMW [KSUU] --- 2012-03-28 13:26:08.366
AE0331 RCH 510T 74-2071 C130 USAF | 374AW | 36AS [RJTY] --- 2012-03-28 07:00:04.340
AE036E -------- 98-0008 C550 US Army --- 2012-03-28 06:37:13.326
AE03FB PAT799 84-0143 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-28 12:58:35.874
AE0411 GOTO FMS 163919 E6 USN | VQ-3 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-28 18:43:31.906
AE0415 GOTO FMS 164388 E6 USN | VQ-4 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-28 12:17:11.234
AE0416 GOTO FMS 164404 E6 USN | VQ-4 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-28 12:38:03.844
AE0418 GOTO FMS 164406 E6 USN | VQ-3 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-28 13:04:38.530
AE049A DECEE91 61-0307 K35R AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW] --- 2012-03-28 19:20:28.781
AE049D RHODY31 99-1431 C30J RI ANG | 143AW | 143AS [KOQU] --- 2012-03-28 10:12:59.067
AE04AC -------- 99-0103 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-28 11:42:54.226
AE05B3 HANK 40 85-0040 C130 AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF] --- 2012-03-28 19:58:11.999
AE0686 TURBO85 60-0328 K35R USAF | 22ARW [KIAB] --- 2012-03-28 19:42:55.789
AE07A1 STEEL62 58-0099 K35R PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT] --- 2012-03-28 11:37:11.848
AE080D RCH250 99-0167 C17 USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED] --- 2012-03-28 14:38:39.193
AE093D -------- 01-0301 C560 US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-28 13:15:57.094
AE1165 BOXR462 02-0201 B737 DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-28 13:37:39.008
AE119A RCH309 03-3117 C17 MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN] --- 2012-03-28 18:51:30.409
AE11D6 SNTRY60H 75-0556 E3TF USAF | 552ACW [KTIK] --- 2012-03-28 08:51:43.222
AE11EC SNTRY50H 80-0139 E3TF USAF | 3WG | 962AACS [PAED] --- 2012-03-28 11:16:47.340
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-28 14:36:58.234
AE1234 RCH3123 03-3123 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-28 10:49:03.373
AE12CA ROGUE 35 66-0216 C130 CA ANG | 129RQW | 130RQS [KNUQ] --- 2012-03-28 20:37:47.553
AE1447 RCH545T 05-3147 C30J USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF] --- 2012-03-28 06:37:13.330
AE1479 -------- 166767 C560 MAW-4 --- 2012-03-28 14:34:31.642
AE1493 PEACH88 96-0043 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-28 19:05:59.805
AE1722 -------- 06-3816 TEX2 USAF --- 2012-03-28 16:56:30.013

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 27 Mar 2012 - Btown

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE12CA 66-0216 ROGUE 35 2012-03-27 23:57:21 MC-130P United States CA ANG | 129RQW | 130RQS [KNUQ]
AE047F 59-1509 SODA91 2012-03-27 23:46:54 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE02E2 81-0627 ROUGE31 2012-03-27 23:07:56 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE] 0000 7800
AE148A 92-3289 PHENOM6 2012-03-27 22:36:08 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE140B 05-3788 --- 2012-03-27 21:18:05 T-6a United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND]
AE1722 06-3816 --- 2012-03-27 21:08:53 T-6A United States USAF
AE1738 06-3837 --- 2012-03-27 20:57:19 T-6A United States USAF
AE03F4 84-0145 --- 2012-03-27 20:19:00 C-12U United States DE ARNG | OSACOM DET-7
AE0160 57-1479 --- 2012-03-27 19:46:32 KC-135R United States AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW]
ADFC6C 90-0410 --- 2012-03-27 19:15:30 T-1A United States USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND]
AE0227 86-0028 HOIST91 2012-03-27 18:55:26 KC-10A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]
AE10D7 165521 --- 2012-03-27 18:03:22 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE0177 84-0128 ALLIED 1 2012-03-27 17:56:55 C-21A United States CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL]
AE047F 59-1509 SODA82 2012-03-27 16:49:59 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE047F 59-1509 SODA91 2012-03-27 16:49:59 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE04E6 59-1516 SODA81 2012-03-27 16:49:45 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 5236 18400
ADFE87 92-0552 DLR 21 2012-03-27 16:31:50 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE04E6 59-1516 SODA81 2012-03-27 16:03:38 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 5236 18400
AE047F 59-1509 SODA82 2012-03-27 16:03:24 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE047F 59-1509 SODA91 2012-03-27 16:03:24 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE032F 74-2066 DEALR 24 2012-03-27 15:41:06 C-130H United States USAF | 314AW | 62AS [KLRF]
AC9712 N910EC --- 2012-03-27 14:20:02 208B United States ---
AE1461 06-6163 RCH817 2012-03-27 10:04:46 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
AE1197 03-3114 RCH941 2012-03-27 03:16:01 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]
AE1496 97-0201 PEACH98 2012-03-27 01:39:51 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE1496 97-0201 PEACH98 2012-03-27 00:07:17 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]

Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Deploy

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood, PHIBRON 8 Public Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU) departed for deployment from Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 27.

The team got underway as part of a regularly scheduled deployment to support Maritime Security Operations, provide crisis response capability, increase theater security cooperation and provide forward naval presence in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

The IWO JIMA ARG/24 MEU is comprised of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8, multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44); Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (BLT 1/2); Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24.

In preparation for deployment, the IWO JIMA ARG/24 MEU underwent a six-month work up cycle that included successful completion of an Amphibious Squadron/Marine expeditionary unit integration (PMINT), a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) and a certification exercise (CERTEX).

"Due to around-the-clock training and an aggressive work up schedule, we have no doubt in our minds that we are ready and capable for the missions ahead," said Commander PHIBRON 8, Capt. Mark H. Scovill.

The IWO ARG/24 MEU provides the combatant commander a versatile sea-based force that can be tailored to a variety of missions, including quick reaction crisis response options in maritime, littoral and inland environments in support of U.S. policy.

"We are extremely proud of the seamless integration of Sailors and Marines and their above-and-beyond performance for the certifications preparing the ship for deployment," said Commanding Officer USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Capt. Grady T. Banister.

As the ARG/MEU team sails toward the eastern horizon, the blue-green unit focuses its sights on defending our Nation and prevailing in the face of adversity with strength, determination and dignity.

"My expectation for the ARG/MEU team during deployment is to work together like we trained to complete any and all missions," said Deputy Commander PHIBRON 8, Capt. Arturo M. Garcia.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 27 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

111111 (LX-N20199) 417PS 2012-03-27 13:55:19 CT-49A Luxembourg NAEWandCF 1200 4600
A0616B N12310 AZAZ0909 2012-03-27 15:23:38 C-27A United States UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 4313 3800
A0D98B N154FC --- 2012-03-27 19:37:24 Cessna 182T United States US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
A60F3C N49RF --- 2012-03-27 13:33:47 G-IV United States --- 3715 14825
A62778 N496MC GTI621 2012-03-27 18:47:34 Boeing 747-212B United States AtlasAir --- 39975
A71AB8 N557PG --- 2012-03-27 15:30:10 CESSNA 560 United States US FBI HQ 7045 37000
A7A899 N593AN 00000000 2012-03-27 15:47:48 MD-83 United States ---
A80B7F 52-3023 --- 2012-03-27 21:40:09 ------ United States USAF
A96FB1 N707MQ --- 2012-03-27 17:25:49 B707-368C United states OMEGA
AC7B7E N903NA --- 2012-03-27 17:28:58 T-38A United States NASA
AC8B2B N907WK --- 2012-03-27 13:31:17 CESSNA 182T United States FBI
AD4867 N955NA --- 2012-03-27 21:11:08 T-38 United States NASA | JOHNSON [KEFD]
ADFEBD 96-0107 PAT313 2012-03-27 20:15:36 UC-35a1 United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG] 3267 7750
ADFED1 85-1263 --- 2012-03-27 19:18:45 C-12U United States OSACOMDet.56PR-ArNG [TJIG] 7324 1350
ADFEDA 86-0084 PAT105 2012-03-27 16:54:42 C-12U United States VA ARNG | OSACOM DET-26 [KRIC]
AE0166 86-0201 --- 2012-03-27 12:02:37 C-20B United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW]
AE0174 84-0119 SWIFT77 2012-03-27 12:43:54 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV]
AE0179 84-0140/84-0134 SPAR113 2012-03-27 22:13:38 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV]
AE01BD 84-0131 SPAR132 2012-03-27 19:25:18 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]
AE02E7 84-0204 COBB04 2012-03-27 14:35:28 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE] 0000 13900
AE03F4 84-0145 --- 2012-03-27 21:46:43 C-12U United States DE ARNG | OSACOM DET-7 6744 24000
AE0466 162174 --- 2012-03-27 18:36:58 C-2A United States USN | VRC-30 [KNZY]
AE04D2 63-8877 --- 2012-03-27 23:08:56 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE087F 01-0029 SPAR29 2012-03-27 17:40:35 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF] 0000 12775
AE1191 03-0016 --- 2012-03-27 17:34:02 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE1192 166474 --- 2012-03-27 20:30:59 UC-35D United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]
AE144E 05-5144 RCH801 2012-03-27 13:48:36 C-17A United States AFRC | 452AMW | 729AS [KRIV] 0000 34000
AE1F36 07-72039 --- 2012-03-27 17:53:48 UH-72A United States US Army |
AE4EB2 168428 --- 2012-03-27 13:14:20 P-8A United States VP-30

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 27 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-27
Military Hex Codes only

A05C4F -------- N122NC C550 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA --- 2012-03-27 19:49:52.702
A05F2F RYN2975 N123DN B763 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-27 14:55:27.000
A05F2F RYN7123 N123DN B763 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-27 18:32:17.166
A4AC05 -------- N40TV B06 --- --- 2012-03-27 16:17:54.430
A62778 GTI621 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-27 18:32:19.453
A7EF54 -------- N610G B752 L-3 Capital (COMCO) --- 2012-03-27 14:24:02.150
A80ED1 -------- N6180C C310 --- --- 2012-03-27 15:26:22.859
ABF3FC XYZ54302 N87 CL60 FAA Flight Inspection --- 2012-03-27 10:43:59.364
AC9712 -------- N910EC C208 --- --- 2012-03-27 10:35:46.360
ACEE92 -------- N932RD MD82 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-27 15:50:31.593
AD739D -------- N966NA T38 NASA --- 2012-03-27 12:46:00.969
AD9292 -------- N974AS MD83 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE --- 2012-03-27 10:57:43.643
ADC282 -------- N986MA LJ31 Mescalero Apache Tribe --- 2012-03-27 13:08:55.739
ADFC6C -------- 90-0410 BE40 USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND] --- 2012-03-27 10:52:55.625
ADFCAC -------- 92-0363 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-27 19:02:17.620
ADFCFC -------- 95-0048 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-27 16:18:31.106
ADFD6C -------- 90-00527 SW4 --- --- 2012-03-27 10:00:34.430
ADFD7F -------- 92-0373 SW4 --- --- 2012-03-27 20:08:55.927
ADFDD6 ANVIL59 95-6712 C130 WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW] --- 2012-03-27 14:48:20.789
ADFDE6 -------- 94-6701 C130 IL ANG | 182AW | 169AS [KPIA] --- 2012-03-27 13:49:53.378
ADFE62 REACH612 91-1231 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-27 10:39:39.156
ADFE63 DERBY 03 91-1232 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-27 10:19:27.546
ADFE69 DERBY 89 91-1238 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-27 12:15:19.053
ADFEE0 PAT016 87-0160 BE20 TX ARNG | OSACOM DET-49 [KAUS] --- 2012-03-27 18:32:17.180
ADFF00 -------- 96-0112 B190 USARMY | CARA AVN SECTION [KAPG] --- 2012-03-27 15:23:05.895
ADFF98 -------- 68-8200 T38 50thFTS --- 2012-03-27 17:11:11.829
AE00EB -------- ------ T38 --- --- 2012-03-27 15:10:00.241
AE0159 -------- 57-1512 K35R AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW] --- 2012-03-27 11:28:21.146
AE0160 -------- 57-1479 K35R AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW] --- 2012-03-27 14:24:53.489
AE0177 ALLIED 1 84-0128 LJ35 CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL] --- 2012-03-27 12:56:10.706
AE0193 -------- 84-0126 LJ35 CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL] --- 2012-03-27 12:13:01.173
AE01C2 -------- 165152 GLF4 USNR | VR-51 [PHNG] --- 2012-03-27 10:58:18.253
AE0264 TURBO25 60-0355 K35R USAF | 22ARW [KIAB] --- 2012-03-27 17:53:16.735
AE0305 HAZRD 21 73-1582 C130 USAF | 317AG [KDYS] --- 2012-03-27 08:02:35.971
AE037A TAZZ71 63-7993 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-27 12:25:16.004
AE03F4 -------- 84-0145 BE20 DE ARNG | OSACOM DET-7 --- 2012-03-27 15:05:39.257
AE03F8 -------- 84-0154 BE20 LA ARNG | OSACOM Det38 [KHDC] --- 2012-03-27 11:06:09.044
AE041D -------- 57-1486 K35R AZ ANG | 161ARW | 197ARS [KPHX] --- 2012-03-27 16:52:09.539
AE0422 SODA83 59-1499 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-27 09:25:39.284
AE0471 SODA83 57-1451 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-27 17:34:40.752
AE0474 LUCKY21 57-2599 K35R AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB] --- 2012-03-27 09:50:35.745
AE047F SODA91 59-1509 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-27 20:16:24.910
AE0485 INDY81 62-3521 K35R AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS] --- 2012-03-27 10:14:06.967
AE04A1 E95309 99-5309 C30J AFRC | 403AW | 53WRS [KBIX] --- 2012-03-27 12:16:22.781
AE04AC -------- 99-0103 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-27 16:26:49.707
AE04BE RCH808 58-0106 K35R AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM] --- 2012-03-27 19:15:34.656
AE04C7 STEEL73 59-1490 K35R PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT] --- 2012-03-27 19:07:11.466
AE04E6 SODA81 59-1516 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-27 10:20:46.822
AE055B -------- 84-0060 C5 AFRC | 439AW | 337AS [KCEF] --- 2012-03-27 19:50:56.687
AE05BB RCH 1037 88-1306 C130 USAF | 27SOW | 73SOS [KCVS] --- 2012-03-27 16:38:43.483
AE0607 SKIER 01 76-3301 C130 NY ANG | 109AW | 139AS [KSCH] --- 2012-03-27 11:38:12.056
AE0685 -------- 60-0322 K35R AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS] --- 2012-03-27 10:10:05.956
AE07D4 RHINO30 90-0535 C17 AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO] --- 2012-03-27 16:45:42.395
AE07D5 HIRE03 92-3291 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-27 14:36:06.230
AE07DD RHINO90 93-0603 C17 AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO] --- 2012-03-27 16:17:14.446
AE0840 SOONR26 58-0058 K35R AFRC | 507ARW | 465ARS [KTIK] --- 2012-03-27 13:58:41.838
AE093C -------- 00-1053 C560 US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-27 14:26:31.787
AE093F -------- 165939 C560 USMC | VMR DET MIRAMAR [KNKX] --- 2012-03-27 14:03:52.535
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-27 10:04:24.702
AE12CA ROGUE 35 66-0216 C130 CA ANG | 129RQW | 130RQS [KNUQ] --- 2012-03-27 19:10:55.826
AE145F -------- 06-6161 C17 USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] --- 2012-03-27 14:17:22.260
AE1461 RCH817 06-6163 C17 USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] --- 2012-03-27 05:16:26.079
AE1479 -------- 166767 C560 MAW-4 --- 2012-03-27 17:24:33.617
AE148A PHENOM6 92-3289 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-27 19:43:28.848
AE1496 PEACH98 97-0201 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-27 18:47:01.243
AE49C6 RCH898 09-9210 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-27 09:17:19.995

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Eisenhower Underway in LANT for CQ Ops

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) cross the flight deck to prepare to launch an aircraft. Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

From our central Florida milcom reporters:

136.7750 DRAGON 21-22 air-air
136.8750 COUGAR 11-12 air-air
225.3250 A/A
226.0500
227.7250
229.4250 A/A
237.2250 Dog c/s A/A
239.6750 Unid, LEAD/SAFE?
241.9250
242.7250 STRIKE
245.6500
253.6750 MARSHAL
267.5000 FACSFAC Jax South, Sealord c/s
278.2500 India Romeo
285.1250 A/A
284.5000 FACSFAC Jax North, Sealord c/s
285.1250 Zap c/s A/A
288.5250
289.2000 Pinecastle Range
289.4000
298.5500
301.9500 Beaufort MCAS VMFA-312 Tac-1 Check c/s
305.5000
317.8750 Strike
320.5000 FACSFAC Jax Bristol Ctl
328.5250 Marshal
336.1750 Ram c/s A/A
339.9750
341.9250 Viper/Snake c/s A/A
342.2750 Unid wkg Urban Jax CAS
351.6750
354.7250
357.3250 Ram c/s A/A
360.5250
361.3000
370.9750 RED CROWN?
371.3500
374.0000 OMEGA 71 HEAVY

Can You ID This Digital Transmission?

Kurt, KD7JYK, recently posted this to the Milcom listserv:

"Four years ago I heard an unusual data signal on 222.000 MHz FM. I was in the basement of a stucco house using an HT with 5" whip (Marantz Japan (Standard) C-228a 220 MHz HT, which defaulted to 220 MHz after years of storage), and due to my location and fading of the signal assumed it was a satellite. I asked on a satellite list at the time and provided a recording to a few people, none could ID it. A friend provided a nearly identical recording this morning with the following note:

"The attached sounds were recorded from a scanner radio, monitoring milair frequencies, during an air exercise near Rachel, Nevada. It's not PSK and I've never heard anything like it before. Can you tell me what it is? Message content, perhaps?"

The signal is a rapid series of tone all over the audio spectrum. In my recording, the tones were slower and static could be heard between them, in my friends recording, they are much faster with little time between them. I would describe it as old video game sound effects."

Kurt has forwarded a digital audio recording (click here) the digital transmission he recorded on 222 MHz and I have posted it to my audio boo account, link above and in the audio reference section of this blog.

Kurt further wrote in his email to me: "OK, lots of speculation here from UFOs to Jamming to data/telemetry, to a form of encryption created by Harris. The "data rate" changes, some recordings have fast tones, some slow. Two frequencies I found are 238.550 and 317.500 MHz near Rachel Nevada."

So readers, anyone want to take a stab at what Kurt and friend has heard? Email to the address in the masthead.

U.S. Navy's newly launched spacecraft is flying high

BY JUSTIN RAY, SPACEFLIGHT NOW



The U.S. Navy's new satellite to provide more agile communications for forces on the move has successfully maneuvered itself into a perch 22,300 miles above Earth and unfurled its giant umbrella-like mesh antennas.

Launched by ULA's Atlas 5 rocket on Feb. 24 from Cape Canaveral into a geosynchronous transfer orbit, the Mobile User Objective System 1 satellite has executed eight firings of its liquid apogee main engine to ascend from that dropoff point. The rocket delivered the craft to a preliminary 2,150 by 22,237 statute mile orbit, which has now been circularized, and the inclination was reduced from 19 degrees to about 5 degrees relative to the equator.

The Navy has not announced which of five available orbital zones the spacecraft will be operated from -- the vast Pacific Ocean, the continental U.S. coverage area, the Atlantic Ocean region, or two positions over the Indian Ocean and the Middle East. The testing location is over the Pacific in view of ground station in Hawaii.

You can read the entire copyrighted article from Spaceflight Now by clicking here.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 26 Mar 2012 - Btown

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

ADFE6D 91-1653 JILL 30 2012-03-26 23:47:50 C-130H United States WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS]
AE02C6 89-9102 GNARL 11 2012-03-26 23:42:51 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]
AE152F 06-4631 GNARL34 2012-03-26 23:40:26 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE152F 06-4631 GNARL34 2012-03-26 23:29:43 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE49C7 09-9211 RCH266 2012-03-26 23:23:07 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM] 0000 39000
AE1447 05-3147 GNARL33 2012-03-26 23:14:19 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE1191 03-0016 --- 2012-03-26 22:31:43 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE07CD 89-1189 RCH896 2012-03-26 21:44:41 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE173A 06-3839 --- 2012-03-26 21:40:21 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 37FTS [KCBM]
AE1738 06-3837 --- 2012-03-26 21:28:39 T-6A United States USAF
A6FAA1 N549PA --- 2012-03-26 21:23:09 LEARJET 35 United States Phoenix Air Group (EMS) [KVPC]
AE053E 69-0024 --- 2012-03-26 21:17:42 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]
AE0940 166374 --- 2012-03-26 20:49:35 UC-35D United States VMR DET [KADW]
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2012-03-26 19:28:48 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE140B 05-3788 --- 2012-03-26 18:50:22 T-6a United States USAF | 71FTW [KEND]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2012-03-26 18:50:11 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AE13C3 04-3749 --- 2012-03-26 18:42:51 T-6A United States USAF | 14FTW | 37FTS [KCBM]
AE07BE 62-3578 TOPCAT4 2012-03-26 16:59:38 KC-135R United States NJ ANG | 108W | 141ARS [KWRI]
AE152F 06-4631 GNARL34 2012-03-26 16:52:41 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1496 97-0201 PEACH31 2012-03-26 16:39:26 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]
AE07BE 62-3578 TOPCAT4 2012-03-26 16:32:25 KC-135R United States NJ ANG | 108W | 141ARS [KWRI]
0D04C2 MT-205 --- 2012-03-26 16:03:05 G450 Mexico MexicanNavy
AE0371 59-1483 --- 2012-03-26 15:17:59 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
AE0371 59-1483 SLUFF92 2012-03-26 15:17:59 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]
A97B00 N71PG --- 2012-03-26 15:09:18 Lear 36A United States Phoenix Air Group (EMS) [KVPC]
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2012-03-26 15:05:17 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
ADFE6D 91-1653 JODY 20 2012-03-26 14:49:47 C-130H United States WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS]
AE1447 05-3147 GNARL33 2012-03-26 14:49:11 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW | 48AS [KLRF]
AE02C6 89-9102 GNARL 11 2012-03-26 14:46:19 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]
AA59AE N766VA --- 2012-03-26 13:56:33 Boeing 767-2Q8 United States Vision Airlines --- 40000
AE1191 03-0016 --- 2012-03-26 13:45:55 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
A05C4F N122NC --- 2012-03-26 13:20:46 550 United States STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
AA4CD0 N763BK --- 2012-03-26 11:43:18 B767-379ER United States Ryan Intl Airlines

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 24-26 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-24
Military Hex Codes only

A71AB8 -------- N557PG C560 US FBI HQ --- 2012-03-24 09:53:39.164
AA59AE -------- N766VA B762 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-24 12:27:41.543
ADFED4 00000000 85-1266 BE20 VA ARNG | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA] --- 2012-03-24 10:55:04.187
AE012E -------- (73-1683)/97-01 DC93 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-24 10:05:35.776
AE017A BATTL 15 84-0142 LJ35 MI ANG | 110FW | 172AS [KBTL] --- 2012-03-24 13:59:53.963
AE022A FORCE06 86-0032 DC10 USAF | 305AMW [KWRI] --- 2012-03-24 13:35:09.656
AE04A1 E95309 99-5309 C30J AFRC | 403AW | 53WRS [KBIX] --- 2012-03-24 15:27:29.788
AE04A7 -------- 165809 C30J USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-24 12:52:31.632
AE1468 -------- 07-7170 C17 USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV] --- 2012-03-24 15:59:47.615
AE49C7 -------- 09-9211 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-24 16:04:17.144
AE49C7 RCH315 09-9211 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-24 15:28:34.815
C0204A -------- C-FMFX BE9L CFC | 3CFFTS - Allied Wings [CYPG] --- 2012-03-24 15:45:28.758

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-25
Military Hex Codes only

A70718 -------- N552CN C560 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma --- 2012-03-25 20:36:33.440
AA4CD0 RYN2976 N763BK B763 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-25 15:45:10.184
ADFD6C -------- 90-00527 SW4 --- --- 2012-03-25 12:15:51.916
ADFED4 00000000 85-1266 BE20 VA ARNG | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA] --- 2012-03-25 14:59:56.911
ADFEDD PAT087 86-0087 BE20 PA ARNG | OSACOM DET-22 [KMUI] --- 2012-03-25 09:34:08.372
ADFEF2 VVJS639 161530 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-25 12:17:27.602
AE0167 -------- 86-0202 GLF3 USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-25 10:39:33.595
AE0197 SPAR111 84-0137 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-25 11:09:48.564
AE03F5 -------- 84-0167 BE20 OSACOM/PAT --- 2012-03-25 09:21:06.601
AE04A7 -------- 165809 C30J USMC | VMGR-252 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-25 16:13:13.792
AE04AE -------- 165740 C560 MAW-4 --- 2012-03-25 13:54:18.738
AE04D9 VVRY831 165831 B737 USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-25 13:27:58.376
AE0587 -------- 87-0042 C5 USAF | 60AMW [KSUU] --- 2012-03-25 10:56:36.256
AE0859 BAT91 59-1506 K35R IA ANG | 185ARW | 174ARS [KSUX] --- 2012-03-25 16:39:52.847
AE093A -------- 00-1051 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-25 09:24:34.293
AE093C -------- 00-1053 C560 US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-25 17:10:57.253
AE10C1 12347979 01 GLF5 USCG | CGAS Washington [KDCA] --- 2012-03-25 12:26:06.625
AE115E -------- 01-0030 GLF5 USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF] --- 2012-03-25 10:22:56.822
AE1165 BOXR282 02-0201 B737 DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-25 10:53:26.042
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-25 14:04:52.480

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-26
Military Hex Codes only

0D04C2 -------- MT-205 G450 MexicanNavy --- 2012-03-26 11:12:12.206
A05C4F -------- N122NC C550 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA --- 2012-03-26 08:23:34.033
A0C160 -------- N148KY B06 COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY --- 2012-03-26 09:47:32.054
A1ECBD N223GA N223GA GLF5 US DOJ | FBI HQ [KHEF] --- 2012-03-26 08:57:06.233
A62778 -------- N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-26 12:53:45.442
A62778 GTI617 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-26 12:53:45.442
A781A4 -------- HZ-MS5B GLF5 SAUDIARABIANAIRFORCE --- 2012-03-26 17:34:32.426
A7CB35 -------- N601CN LJ60 --- --- 2012-03-26 16:16:37.859
A97B00 -------- N71PG LJ35 Phoenix Air Group (EMS) [KVPC] --- 2012-03-26 10:07:42.853
AA4CD0 RYN7977 N763BK B763 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-26 16:35:21.752
AA59AE -------- N766VA B762 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-26 12:25:42.927
AAEC74 -------- 10-0256 BE20 US Army | B/6-52 AVN (TA) DET-1 [KFTK] --- 2012-03-26 14:57:48.185
ABE5B7 -------- N866G GALX General Dynamics --- 2012-03-26 13:15:38.514
ACEE92 -------- N932RD MD82 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-26 10:03:45.811
ADFCB7 -------- 93-0631 BE40 USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA] --- 2012-03-26 10:09:00.958
ADFCE9 -------- 94-0138 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-26 20:11:11.654
ADFCF4 -------- 95-0040 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-26 15:52:04.709
ADFD6C -------- 90-00527 SW4 --- --- 2012-03-26 09:28:44.526
ADFDD4 ANVIL85 95-6710 C130 WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW] --- 2012-03-26 11:25:06.695
ADFE63 DERBY 03 91-1232 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-26 09:00:45.163
ADFE6D -------- 91-1653 C130 WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS] --- 2012-03-26 19:02:46.034
ADFE73 -------- 92-1536 C130 WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS] --- 2012-03-26 12:25:00.212
ADFEF1 -------- 161529 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-26 10:37:16.906
ADFF7D -------- 67-14850 T38 50thFTS --- 2012-03-26 12:10:41.935
AE010F BOXER26 94-1569 ASTR DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-26 09:04:01.104
AE0160 DECEE11 57-1479 K35R AFRC | 459ARW | 756ARS [KADW] --- 2012-03-26 19:36:39.463
AE0174 COUGR77 84-0119 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-26 11:58:08.738
AE0314 GLEAN 56 74-1680 C130 USAF | 317AG [KDYS] --- 2012-03-26 10:30:22.650
AE0371 SLUFF92 59-1483 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-26 10:08:18.400
AE04E6 SODA81 59-1516 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-26 11:09:41.809
AE053E -------- 69-0024 C5 USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV] --- 2012-03-26 15:48:19.422
AE0607 -------- 76-3301 C130 NY ANG | 109AW | 139AS [KSCH] --- 2012-03-26 13:04:15.998
AE07BE -------- 62-3578 K35R NJ ANG | 108W | 141ARS [KWRI] --- 2012-03-26 11:39:00.470
AE07CD RCH896 89-1189 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-26 16:44:46.712
AE07D7 RCH779 92-3293 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-26 20:06:00.204
AE07DB -------- 93-0601 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-26 17:10:44.762
AE093C -------- 00-1053 C560 US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-26 12:59:37.881
AE093D -------- 01-0301 C560 US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-26 21:11:11.715
AE093F -------- 165939 C560 USMC | VMR DET MIRAMAR [KNKX] --- 2012-03-26 17:07:16.446
AE0940 -------- 166374 C560 VMR DET [KADW] --- 2012-03-26 13:08:44.269
AE1191 -------- 03-0016 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-26 08:57:08.396
AE1197 RCH941 03-3114 C17 MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN] --- 2012-03-26 22:07:35.843
AE11DA SNTRY50H 75-0560 E3TF USAF | 552ACW [KTIK] --- 2012-03-26 11:47:25.110
AE11DB SNTRY30H 76-1604 E3TF USAF | 552ACW [KTIK] --- 2012-03-26 11:54:01.589
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-26 13:41:09.768
AE1496 PEACH31 97-0201 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-26 10:48:38.842
AE20C3 RCH162 07-7182 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-26 16:43:03.489
AE20C9 RCH256 07-7188 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-26 15:23:37.413
AE2FA2 RCH735 08-8190 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-26 18:49:30.316
AE49C7 RCH266 09-9211 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-26 18:10:07.364

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 26 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

A0616B N12310 --- 2012-03-26 14:11:04 C-27A United States UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
A62778 N496MC GTI620 2012-03-26 23:14:56 Boeing 747-212B United States AtlasAir 5676 34000
A96FB1 N707MQ --- 2012-03-26 23:31:26 B707-368C United states OMEGA
A9F7DB N741SK --- 2012-03-26 20:45:29 P-3B United States US DHS | CBP [KVQQ]
AA59AE N766VA --- 2012-03-26 12:59:51 Boeing 767-2Q8 United States Vision Airlines --- 40000
AADF83 N80 --- 2012-03-26 14:34:45 King Air 300 United States FAA Flight Inspection 0000 22000
AC8B2B N907WK --- 2012-03-26 15:19:02 CESSNA 182T United States FBI 0361 5425
ADFD88 94-0261 --- 2012-03-26 14:47:37 RC-26B United States ---
ADFE86 92-0551 --- 2012-03-26 19:09:40 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
ADFED1 85-1263 --- 2012-03-26 19:18:38 C-12U United States OSACOMDet.56PR-ArNG [TJIG]
ADFEDA 86-0084 PAT105 2012-03-26 19:43:25 C-12U United States VA ARNG | OSACOM DET-26 [KRIC] 0000 2700
ADFF0D 62-3559 PIRAT11 2012-03-26 13:53:17 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0166 86-0201 --- 2012-03-26 18:06:07 C-20B United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW]
AE0177 84-0128 ALLIED 1 2012-03-26 16:46:48 C-21A United States CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL]
AE0300 78-0810 PITT 10 2012-03-26 17:52:54 C-130H United States AFRC | 911AW | 758AS [KPIT] 1063 8300
AE04DA 165832 CNV4927 2012-03-26 14:40:53 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP]
AE05F7 69-5824 --- 2012-03-26 19:07:20 HC-130n United States AFRC | 920RQW | 39RQS [KCOF]
AE087F 01-0029 SPAR29 2012-03-26 19:01:53 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF] --- 40725
AE1156 165996 --- 2012-03-26 17:25:02 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]
AE115E 01-0030 --- 2012-03-26 12:12:44 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]
AE2FAA 08-8198 RCH365 2012-03-26 13:03:22 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI] 5672 34000
AE4EB2 168428 LL428 2012-03-26 15:07:37 P-8A United States VP-30

DOD, National Guard’s Operation Deep Freeze 2011-2012 season concluded

By Air Force Maj. Jonathan Hannon, Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Following the redeployment of the last two C-17 Globemaster IIIs to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Stewart Air National Guard Base, the personnel participating in the 2011-2012 edition of Operation Deep Freeze can lay claim to yet another successful and history-making season.

ODF is the U.S. military's support to science and research activities conducted by the U.S. Antarctic Program. ODF is a joint, inter-agency operation under the direction of the National Science Foundation and led by Air Force Lt Gen Ted Kresge, Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica commander.

“Deep Freeze is one of our toughest missions, requiring strong leadership and precise teamwork by the deployed joint force on the ice in Antarctica and at Christchurch, New Zealand,” Kresge said.

“Year after year, the JTF-SFA proves it can excel and successfully operate in any environment and take on any challenge,” he said. “I'm rarely surprised at the extraordinary accomplishments of this team, but this year is truly an exception and I'm beyond proud of all the hard work this team has done for the National Science Foundation.”

During the 2011-2012 season, six ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules aircraft from the 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base, New York, flew 359 missions between McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and 18 inland Antarctic destinations, transporting more than seven million pounds of cargo and fuel and more than 1,600 passengers.

In addition, C-17A aircraft from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, flew 72 inter-continental missions between New Zealand and McMurdo Station, carrying over six million pounds of cargo and more than 5,000 passengers.

Tasked with providing a major component of logistical support to many Antarctic locations, JTF-SFA aircraft also responded to requests for assistance on multiple occasions in support of the NSF and New Zealand Rescue Coordination Center.

On June 28, for the first time in history, a C-17 aircraft performed an operational mid-winter landing at McMurdo Station with the aid of night vision goggles. Having to navigate around massive ash clouds from volcanic activity in Chile and facing -42 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures in McMurdo, the crew, in cooperation with a Pacific Air Forces Critical Care Air Transport Team, performed an evacuation of a critically-ill program participant to New Zealand.

In August during winter fly-in missions, JTF-SFA was instrumental in coming to the aid of a seriously-ill program participant at the US Amundsen-Scott South Pole station where air temperatures below -60 degrees Fahrenheit prohibited any aircraft landings. The C-17 airdropped two bundles of urgently-needed medical supplies.

On Dec. 15, the Russian fishing trawler Sparta became stranded in heavy sea ice and struck a submerged iceberg, tearing a hole in its hull.

An LC-130 aircraft was called upon to provide aerial reconnaissance of and communication links to the vessel, allowing for a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 aircraft to later airdrop three parcels on an ice floe next to the ailing ship.

Less than a month later, seven crew members severely injured in a fire aboard the South Korean-flagged fishing vessel Jeong Woo 2 were transported to McMurdo Station, where they were triaged and treated by U.S. Air Force and contracted medical personnel, and airlifted to Christchurch via an LC-130 aircraft.

Throughout the season, C-17 and LC-130 aircraft carried participants from the Australian, Italian, New Zealand, and South Korean Antarctic programs under scientific collaborative agreements with the NSF.

Transportation was also provided to such dignitaries as the Prime Minister of Norway, King of Malaysia, U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Director of the National Science Foundation, the commanders of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, and a Congressional delegation, among others.

Maritime activities in Antarctica began in January with the arrival of the NSF-contracted Russian icebreaker, Vladimir Ignatyuk. The icebreaker cut through 12 miles of ice in preparation for the arrival of the Military Sealift Command-contracted fuel tanker, Maersk Peary, on Jan. 27. The Peary off-loaded more than 6.75 million gallons of fuel and departed McMurdo Station on Feb. 2.

Following the departure of the Peary, the MSC-contracted MV Green Wave arrived McMurdo on Feb. 14, carrying over 300 units of USAP cargo representing the program's annual food, parts and other supplies. Peary also carried the 331st Transportation Company's Modular Causeway System. Unusual winter conditions resulted in McMurdo's seasonal ice pier being insufficient for supporting cargo operations (it was sound enough to allow fuel off-load to proceed normally).

The ice pier situation resulted in an urgent request by NSF for assistance through U.S. Transportation Command, answered by the U.S. Army.

True to their motto “causeway or no way,” 42 soldiers assembled the causeway in challenging weather conditions. It was the first construction of its type in extreme cold-weather and icing and permitted the off-load of nearly seven million pounds of cargo and a backload of more than 8.7 million pounds of retrograde cargo.

This substantial cargo transfer was assisted by the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion-One sailors from Williamsburg, Va., who worked around-the-clock to complete the cargo transfer in just eight days while battling sub-freezing temperatures and sustained Antarctic winds.
“You cannot say enough about the dedication of these Soldiers and Sailors. Their actions speak volumes about their character and their caliber,” Kresge said. “Really, it's been a remarkable season--from beginning to end. The whole JTF-SFA team displayed unprecedented flexibility in accomplishing the mission. After two years with JTF-SFA, I've certainly learned there are no limits to what this joint force can do.”

For 54 years the NSF has depended on the skills and unique abilities of Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors to ensure safe delivery of life-sustaining fuel and cargo for research scientists and residents in Antarctica. The 2012-2013 ODF season will begin in August 2012 or as directed by the NSF.

Monday, March 26, 2012

HSM-77 Saberhawk Technicians Keep Helicopters Mission Ready

By Lt. j.g. Adam Arndt, HSM-77 Public Affairs

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The aviation electronics technicians (ATs) of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 have maintained the squadron's helicopters at 100 percent mission capable status on their deployment aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for the past four months.

The Saberhawks of HSM-77 fly the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk, housed with an array of sophisticated sensors and mission systems. These systems, which include secure cryptographic radio, satellite and data communications, forward-looking infrared (FLIR) imaging and state-of-the-art airborne low-frequency sonar (ALFS), support HSM-77's primary missions of surface warfare (ASuW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).

"In order for us to successfully execute our primary missions, our aircraft must be 100 percent mission capable, and our aviation electronic technicians play a critical role in ensuring our aircraft combat readiness," said Cmdr. Brent Gaut, commanding officer of HSM-77. "Our platform and its mission systems are AT-intensive; it is crucial our ATs maintain a robust level of knowledge and subject matter expertise in order to effectively address time-critical malfunctions."

Since deploying in early December 2011 with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, HSM-77 has already flown more than 450 sorties from Lincoln and navigated through the Strait of Hormuz numerous times, while also supporting Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in the Arabian Sea. Of those flights, none have been cancelled due to mission system failures.

This execution is due in large part to the level of knowledge and expertise that ATs embody. With backgrounds that range from technical training in the fields of basic electrical theory and advanced aviation electronics to prior experience on various other aviation platforms like the SH-60B Seahawk, F/A-18 Hornet, and P-3 Orion, HSM-77 ATs are able to quickly and efficiently address issues that arise in the fast-paced military environment.

"AT's are a rare breed. Few can match their intelligence, work ethic and contribution in our ability to complete our mission," said Lt. Naotomo Gibson, AT division officer.

It is not uncommon for a mission system to degrade or have issues during a flight, thus handicapping the aircraft in executing its mission. However, the aforementioned level of expertise exhibited by ATs has allowed them to troubleshoot and address these issues within narrow windows of time, bringing the helicopter back to full mission capability and allowing air operations to continue seamlessly.

"I have worked on many other naval aircraft, but the MH-60R has the added advantage of instant satisfaction upon fixing a problem," said Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Cisneros. "When you have less than 15 minutes to determine the nature of a problem and to be able to address it as well, bringing the system back up to its full capability and allowing the helicopter to re-launch and continue its mission, you know you made that happen and were a part of something big."

HSM-77, CVW 2, and Lincoln are part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG), which also includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 ships USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Sterett (DDG 104).

ALCSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of OEF.

Enterprise Transits Strait of Gibraltar

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Randy J. Savarese, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) traversed rough seas and high winds while transiting through the Strait of Gibraltar March 23.

Although the passage was rescheduled for early in the morning, allowing Enterprise to transit with less traffic in the strait, weather conditions remained severe, making the transit challenging.

"The wind can push you off course if it's strong enough and the waves and sea state are obviously going to be affected," said Quartermaster Seaman Robert J. Stallcup, a master helmsman, who was supervising and training junior quartermasters while piloting Enterprise through the strait.

In order to be a master helmsman, Sailors must complete an extensive qualification process. The Enterprise uses opportunities such as the strait transit to train Sailors using the full range of challenges presented.

"Five minutes into the transit, the quartermaster at the helm got a feel for the ship, and based on what the sea was doing, he was able to counteract it and kept the ship as straight as possible," said Stallcup.

Although this was a successful transit, problems can arise from both weather conditions and high traffic. Stallcup is no stranger to either challenge.

"It's one of the easier transits, but I've always done it through bad weather," said Stallcup. "I can never get a good day. It's pretty challenging and you have to stay focused. You can't look at the strait or the mountains. You have to pay close attention to what you're doing."

Something Quartermaster 3rd Class Thomas J. Sanborn, the chart petty officer, reinforces from a navigational standpoint.

"The weather changes your winds and it changes the water running under the ship; so it changes where we're getting pushed around," said Sanborn. "So any turns that we make, we need to make sure are on time. Any slight mistake could be bad."

Navigating a ship this large through the strait is a coordinated effort that requires input from many different specialties including the Aerographer's Mates (AG), the ship's weather forecasters and observers, who are especially vital on days like today.

It is the AG's job to analyze meteorological and oceanographic data from satellites, radar and the vast amount of meteorological and oceanographic products and charts.

"They use this data to predict weather conditions and how they may affect operations, and then present this data to not only Enterprise, but all the ships and units attached to the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1," said Aerographer's Mate 1st class Craig P. Hawkins, a forecast duty officer aboard Enterprise.

"Today's event called a 'Levante' caused very strong funneling of easterly winds through the Strait of Gibraltar," said Hawkins. "It's not uncommon to see funneling in this gap, but certain meteorological conditions this morning favored a very strong 'Levante' wind event."

Weather observers aboard Enterprise recorded wind gusts as high as 46 knots during the transit, but when added to the ship's speed, the gusts felt closer to 50 plus knots on the flight deck.

"Winds in combination with rough seas made this transit more challenging than usual," said Hawkins. "Forecasting the strong winds days in advance helped the strike group better prepare for what was to come and plan accordingly."

Proper planning and quick reflexes by the ship's crew made the recent transit successful.

"I think the transit went really well despite the weather," said Sanborn. "This was well thought out by the chain of command and everyone involved did a great job."