RM2R4ABY7–US Navy Aviation Ordnancemen make preparations to upload a Mk-83 1,000 pound general purpose bomb fitted with a proximity-fuze on an F-14B Tomcat
RMHFE5HA–041108-N-8704K-006 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 8, 2004) - Aviation Ordnancemen, assigned to the ÒJolly RogersÓ of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103), load Mk-83 1,000 pound general purpose bombs fitted with proximity-fuzes on an F-14B Tomcat aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) aircraft aboard Kennedy are supporting ground troops in Fallujah, Iraq. Proximity-fuzed bombs are used against targets such as troops in trenches, radars, trucks, and other vehicles. Kennedy and embarked CVW-17 are currently on deployment in the 5th Fleet area of resp
RM2M9FNPF–US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Washington, 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea, prepares an MK 83 bomb for arming, during the 51st operations group weapons load crew of the quarter contest at Osan AB. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
RMHFWD6C–050623-N-5464G-006 Coral Sea (June 23, 2005) Ð Sailors assigned to the Weapons Department transport a weapon skid loaded with three MK-83 1,000-pound general-purpose bombs in the hangar bay aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is currently operating in the Coral Sea in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005. Talisman Sabre is an exercise jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the U.S. Seventh Fleet commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a des
RMW8A1H5–Petty Officer First Class Jeffery Serrano transports two MK-83 1,000 pound bombs from a weapons elevator to the flight deck of the USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship steams in the Persian Gulf on Feb.7, 1998. The Washington battle group is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch which is the U.S. and coalition enforcement of the no-fly-zone over Southern Iraq. Serrano, from Jacksonville , Fla., is a Navy aviation ordnanceman.
RMHFE5HB–041108-N-8704K-007 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 8, 2004) - Aviation Ordnancemen, assigned to the ÒJolly RogersÓ of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103), make preparations to upload a Mk-83 1,000 pound general purpose bomb fitted with a proximity-fuze on an F-14B Tomcat aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) aircraft aboard Kennedy are supporting ground troops in Fallujah, Iraq. Proximity-fuzed bombs are used against targets such as troops in trenches, radars, trucks, and other vehicles. Kennedy and embarked CVW-17 are currently on deployment in t
RF2KGAAK0–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFE5HF–041106-N-4565G-001 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 6, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mathew Dotson assigned to the 'Rampagers' of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83) inspects the Navy's latest Satellite Guided Bomb, the GBU-38, aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions
RFD9F9RR–An F/A-18F Super Hornet conducts a captive carry flight test of an AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile.
RMH41M0Y–3rd February 2003 During Operation Enduring Freedom, bombs on trolleys on the USS Constellation (CV-64) in the Persian Gulf.
RM2M9FNNY–US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn Jervis, 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea, prepares an MK 83 bomb for arming under the watchful eye of a safety inspector during the 51st operations group weapons load crew of the quarter contest at Osan Air Base, Korea. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
RM2M8N04F–Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alvin Toney (right) and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Steve Chilton load a MK-83 1000-pound bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: At Sea
RF2KGAAJA–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFE5HC–041106-N-8704K-001 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 6, 2004) Ð Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the ÒRampagersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83) prepare to move GBU-38 bombs on the flight deck aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertia
RM2M9FNPW–US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN James Price, 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea, ties the first MK 83 bomb down to a weapons load truck, during the 51st operations group weapons load crew of the quarter contest at Osan AB. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
RMHFE4DP–040926-N-2541H-002 Arabian Gulf (Sept. 26, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Charles Robinson of National City, Calif., attaches a conical fin to a MK-83 general-purpose bomb in the forward bomb assembly aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Kennedy and Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) are operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Units attached to the Kennedy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are working closely with Multi-National Corps-Iraq and Iraqi forces to bring stability to the sovereign
RM2M9H4C1–Air Force munitions specialists from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing use an MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loader to download Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) based on the Mk-84 2,000-pound bomb, from a B-52 bomber and place it on munitions cart during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: Bri
RMHFE5JN–041109-N-8704K-005 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 9, 2004) - Aviation Ordnancemen, assigned to the ÒRampagersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83), finish loading two of the Navy's latest Satellite Guided Bomb, the GBU-38, aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tai
RM2M9H06Y–011029-F-2022C-004. [Complete] Scene Caption: Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, 391st Fighter Squadron (Bold Tigers), prepares to connect with the boom and refuel from a KC-10A Extender, 763d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Strike Eagle is armed with AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile) (outside), GBU-16 (CCG MAU-169 computer control group, MK-83 1,000-pound bomb, MXU-667 tail) (left), AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles (inside of pylons), and an extra wing fuel pod. Under the left engine is the AN/AAQ-14 Targeting Pod (part of the L
RMHFDG7C–020303-N-4768W-026 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Mar. 3, 2002 - U.S. Marine ordnance handlers load a 500-pound GBU-12 MK 83 laser guided bomb onto an F/A-18 'Hornet' strike fighter assigned to the 'Black Knights' of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314). John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Word. (RELEASED) US Navy 020303-N-4768W-026 Loading bombs on aircraft at sea
RM2M9H0YM–An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, maneuvers an MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loader with a 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) based on a Mk-84 bomb to be loaded on a B-1B Lancer during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces,
RMHFE5HJ–041106-N-4565G-002 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 6, 2004) - Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Paul Castillio completes final pre-flight checks on the Navy's latest Satellite Guided Bomb, the GBU-38, aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigationa
RM2M9G467–010507-F-2022C-004. [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class Samual Gregorey, USMC, drives the MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loading System. Other members from the 533rd Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) prepare to load three 305 pound Mk 81 practice bombs with Mk 15 bomb retarding fins attached, onto the F/A-18D Hornet during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. The F-18 is also carrying six BDU-48/B 10-pound practice bombs on the A/A37B-6E Multiple Ejector Rack. TANDEM THRUST is a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Sho
RF2KGAAM0–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFE5HD–041106-N-8704K-003 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 6, 2004) Ð The portside wing on an F/A-18 assigned to the ÒBlue BlastersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34) is loaded with the Navy's latest Satellite Guided Bomb, the GBU-38, aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The
RMHFE5H9–041108-N-8704K-002 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 8, 2004) - Aviation Ordnancemen, assigned to the ÒJolly RogersÓ of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103), move a skid of Mk-83 1,000 pound general-purpose bombs fitted with proximity fuzes across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) aircraft aboard Kennedy are supporting ground troops in Fallujah, Iraq. Proximity-fuzed bombs are used against targets such as troops in trenches, radars, trucks, and other vehicles. Kennedy and embarked CVW-17 are currently on deployment in the 5th Fleet ar
RMHFE5T5–041113-N-3799S-001 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2004) - Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the ÒMaraudersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82), fly over the Pacific Missile Range Facility armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and MK-83 1000 pound general purpose bombs. VFA-82 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), embarked about the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Perry Solomon (RELEASED) US Navy 041113-N-3799S-001 Two F-A-18C Hornets assigne
RF2KGAB6G–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFE5T4–041113-N-3799S-002 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2004) Ð A U.S. Navy pilot flies an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒMaraudersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82), over the Pacific Missile Range Facility armed with MK-83 1000 pound general purpose bombs. The Hornets practiced bombing runs on a dummy ship floating in the ocean. VFA-82 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), embarked about the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Perry Solomon (RE
RMHFERH2–040331-N-4211M-040 Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. (Mar. 31, 2004) - Ordnanceman 3rd Class Scott Dwyer, assigned to the 'Bounty Hunters' of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2), inspects a M904E4 Mechanical Nose Fuse prior to being installed in a MK-83 general purpose, 1,000 pound inert practice bomb. VFA-2 made a Forward Air Control (FAC) detachment to Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., to conduct squadron training. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Denise Martin. (RELEASED) US Navy 040331-N-4211M-040 Ordnanceman 3rd Class Scott Dwyer, assigned to the Bounty Hunters of S
RMHFWD00–050623-N-5464G-004 Coral Sea (June 23, 2005) Ð Sailors assigned to the Weapons Department transport a weapon skid loaded with three MK-83 1,000-pound general-purpose bombs in the hangar bay aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is currently operating in the Coral Sea in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005. Talisman Sabre is an exercise jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the U.S. Seventh Fleet commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a des
RF2KGABFX–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFEWTT–040320-N-6213R-444 Pacific Ocean (Mar. 20, 2004) - An Aviation Ordnanceman moves a pallet of BLU-111 500 lb. bombs through the hangar deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) at sea with the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE 1). The BLU series bombs are an improved version of the older Mk. 82, 83, and 84 series bombs. BLU series bombs use a more stable explosive and are less sensitive to explosion. Stennis spent over nine hours alongside the replenishment oiler USS Sacramento (AOE 1) transferring over 900 pallets of ordnance and supplies. U.S.
RMHFBXT3–An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts a captive carry flight test of an AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by: Greg L. Davis) Flight test over Naval Air Station Patuxent River 120112-N-VV898-048
RF2KGAAN6–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFBXT2–An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts a captive carry flight test of an AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by: Greg L. Davis) Flight test over Naval Air Station Patuxent River 120112-N-VV898-026
RMHFDGJR–020417-N-4748O-003 At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Apr. 17, 2002 -- Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class David Morris, of Montgomery, Al, transports 500 pound Mk-82 bombs across the shipÕs flight deck. Washington is homeported in Norfolk, Va, and is conducting scheduled integrated training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Geanine Ortez. (RELEASED) US Navy 020417-N-4748O-003 Aviation Ordnanceman David Morris
RMP654H1–160413-N-CF980-001 TOWNSVILLE, Australia (April 13, 2016) Aircrew and ordnance personnel assigned to the “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 conduct a preflight inspection of a MK-83 general purpose bomb at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Townsville, Queensland, Australia. VFA-115 is conducting bilateral operations with the RAAF as part of Exercise Black Dagger. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Chris Pagenkopf/Released)
RF2KGAAGG–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RMHFDJCF–021004-N-9593M-025 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Oct. 4, 2002 -- An Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the ÒStingersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) manually loads a 1000 pound Laser Guided Bomb Unit (GBU-16) to an F/A-18C ÒHornetÓ during a turnaround inspection. The GBU-16 utilizes a 1000-pound general purpose warhead. The operator illuminates a target with a laser designator and then the munition guides to a spot of laser energy reflected from the target. The GBU-16 consists of a MK-83 1,000-pound bomb modified with a common Paveway II laser guidance kit. Li
RF2KGAB27–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RF2KG5DCK–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RF2KGAAWW–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
RF2KGABAW–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB
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