US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

93rd anniversary of establishment of Iraqi Air Force marked

STORY: 93rd anniversary of establishment of Iraqi Air Force marked SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SALAHUDIN, Iraq CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Iraqi Air Force preparing for the celebrations 2. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: The Iraqi Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary on Wednesday with the participation of Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi, senior commanders and officers. The celebration included a set of events and a military exercise in cooperation with the Italian Air Force, Army Aviation Command, and Special Forces. Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasisaid said in a speech, "We appreciate the important and decisive role of the Air Force, especially in the liberation operations carried out by our army against IS terrorists." "The Air Force played a great role in transporting medical supplies and food to the Palestinian people recently," the minister said. "We seek to develop the Iraqi Air Force b

Bulgaria celebrates Armed Forces Day

STORY: Bulgaria celebrates Armed Forces Day DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:58 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a military parade celebrating the Bulgarian Armed Forces Day STORYLINE: A military parade took place in Sofia on Saturday, marking the Bulgarian Armed Forces Day. The parade began by an overflight of a Mi-17 helicopter carrying the national flag. The representatives from the National Guards Unit, the Navy, the Air Force, the Joint Special Operations Command among others marched during the military parade. Armaments including COMMANDO Select vehicle, M1117 Guardian vehicle, S-125 Neva missile system, T-72 tank were seen during the parade. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sofia. (XHTV)

Waskow takes command of U.S. forces in Japan, replacing Hester

Waskow takes command of U.S. forces in Japan, replacing Hester

TOKYO, Japan - Lt. Gen. Thomas Waskow, new commander of the U.S. forces in Japan, receives a military flag from Lt. Gen. Paul Hester during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo on Nov. 19. Hester, who served in the post for about two years, will take command of Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurburt Field, in Florida.

Waskow takes command of U.S. forces in Japan, replacing Hester

Waskow takes command of U.S. forces in Japan, replacing Hester

TOKYO, Japan - Lt. Gen. Thomas Waskow, new commander of the U.S. forces in Japan, receives a military flag from Lt. Gen. Paul Hester during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo on Nov. 19. Hester, who served in the post for about two years, will take command of Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurburt Field, in Florida.