Rescued By MH-60 Jayhawk Helicopter Crew From Air Station Sitka

The Coast Guard hoisted a man from backcountry near Haines Saturday after he was mauled by a bear. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka hoisted the man who suffered injuries to his head and hands after being attacked on a mountain during a backcountry skiing outing. He was flown to Juneau and placed in the care of awaiting EMS. Coast Guard watchstanders in the Sector Juneau command center received an agency assist request for the helicopter hoist from Alaska State Troopers at about 3:20 p.m. Saturday. The helicopter crew located the man and two other skiers in his party about 10 miles northwest of Haines at an elevation of 1,600 feet, just above Chilkoot Lake.

Donation Will Be Used To Help SEALs And SWCCs Seeking Pilot Certification

Nearly 200 Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transition to civilian life from their active-duty military service each year, including a growing number of retirees who entered service after the attacks of 9/11. A scholarship fund established by American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, continues to provide new opportunities for these warriors as they move from active-duty military service to life in the civilian sector. As a long-time Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) supporter, American Aero recently surpassed the $133,000 mark for donations made in support of NSF's robust scholarship program for the NSW community.

The First L-39NG Prototype Was Rolled Out In Odolena Voda On 12 October 2018

AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has selected the RA4500 to equip its fleet of military trainer and light combat L-39NG aircraft. "We have worked hard to create a Radar Altimeter system that provides the most accurate AG information and pilot control for operational safety," commented Tim Taylor, CEO & President. "The AERO Vodochody L-39NG is an outstanding military aircraft that is intended to provide enhanced flight training capabilities and we look forward to working with AERO to ensure optimal support of these units."