Curtiss SB2C Helldiver — The Big-Tailed Beast

In 1937, the Curtiss SBC Helldiver entered service, but even at that point, the carrier-based two-seat scout/dive bomber was on the verge of being obsolete. Interestingly, it was also the second aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright to earn the designation “Helldiver” after the United States Ma...

By Peter Suciu

Eyes on the Skies

The 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) conducted counter-small unmanned aerial system (CsUAS) training, May 7, 2026, reinforcing its focus on preparing air base ground defense Airmen to operate in an environment increasingly shaped by unmanned aerial threats. The training emphasized the purpose, inte...

By Eric G

ShellShock Protection EXO Pro Elite Electronic Ear Pro Launches June 20

ShellShock Protection is launching the EXO Pro Elite, with preorders open now at $119. This is the upgraded version of their EXO Pro, and the improvements are meaningful rather than cosmetic. Better protection rating, faster attack time, improved audio clarity, redesigned battery compartment for ...

By Sam.S

Army Software Factory NCOs Become Warrant Officers

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Army Software Factory noncommissioned officers marked a milestone in their careers as they became software operations warrant officers, graduating from Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker on June 10. The software operations technician military occupational specia...

By Eric G
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