GerryVandy

US Navy, commercial aviation, history lover

[Navy Athletics @NavyAthletics]

Tickets for the 99th meeting between @NavyFB and Notre Dame are on sale now! For the first time ever, the Midshipmen will play the Fighting Irish at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Kickoff is set for Noon on October 31. Purchase your tickets today on https://t.co/oA5abX70Zb: https://t.co/xQknBITzQB

[Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP @FrAquinasOP]

The Vicar of Christ is my co-pilot.

[TWZ @thewarzonewire]

Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot

A former pilot gives an in-depth look at what it takes to fly and sweep for mines in the giant Sea Dragon, and shares some great stories along the way.

https://t.co/6whodEP2iE

[Kiborgz @Kiborgzzz]

De-militarization of #ruSSia ...
This night, Ukrainian UAVs destroyed an Iskander and 2 Tu-142 aircraft at the military airfield in Taganrog, — Magyar.

#Ukraine #UkraineruSSiaWar

[𝕃𝕚𝕖𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕥 ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕝 ℙ 🪖 @TheLtColUSMC]

Talk about a homecoming!

Imagine that much airpower coming at you!

Welcome home, VMM-362! 🇺🇸🫡

[Breaking Defense @BreakingDefense]

The US Army just received its first upgraded Javelin launchers. Read more here: https://t.co/y2rjiAf7eF

[Secretary Sean Duffy @SecDuffy]

Freedom in FLIGHT!

Love to see PATRIOTISM of the new JSX jet take off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday! @flyjsx @Freedom250 🇺🇸✈️

[Norfolk Southern @nscorp]

🚂🇺🇸 Introducing the America’s 250 Locomotive Series 🇺🇸🚂

We’re excited to unveil our six commemorative locomotives inspired by iconic American symbols and the railroaders who have helped shape the country for generations: https://t.co/o84AIEae2H

Here’s your first look at the renderings!

Meet the six units:

🔔 1776 – The Bell
Honors the Liberty Bell and the role our predecessor railroad played in carrying it across the country.

🗽2026 – The Lady Liberty
Inspired by the Statue of Liberty and the spirit of freedom and connection across America.

🦅 250 – The Freedom
A bald eagle in flight, symbolizing the strength and resilience that has carried the country forward.

🌟8118 – The Stars & Stripes
Marks America’s 250th milestone and the people who built and moved the nation.

🇺🇸 8096 – The Soaring
An eagle in stars and stripes, representing American ambition and the drive to keep moving.

🐎 8143 – The Patriot
Showcases the NS Patriotic Thoroughbred and the railroader pride behind the work.

Each locomotive was built in the U.S. and will be painted by our talented crew at Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, PA. The first one is in the shop now!

[Puddle Jumper 🦨 @Mach3Plus]

An Air Force T-6A Texan II performed an emergency belly landing at McConnell Air Force Base. The aircraft is based out of Vance Air Force Base, Okla.

McConnell emergency response forces immediately arrived on scene. Both pilots exited the aircraft uninjured, and were checked by McConnell medical personnel.
Credit: @KWCH12

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

Cabin crew had one job: "Disarm and cross-check."

[American-Rails.com @americanrails]

BNSF's pair of newly released heritage units, #1776 and #2026.

https://t.co/MCHgAPlKDD

[U.S. Fleet Forces @USFleetForces]

Welcome home, VAQ-142!! 🇺🇸 🥳🙌

Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, “Gray Wolves,” returned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, May 11, 2026, following a historic eleven-month deployment to U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.

[Nick Sortor @nicksortor]

🚨 JUST IN — IT’S OFFICIAL: The U.S. Senate has BARRED members from receiving paychecks when the government shuts down

The ONLY useful thing the Senate has done in a long time.

I’m genuinely surprised!

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Donald Trump stated in his remarks that Boeing had initially expected 150 aircraft, but China has increased the order to the level of 200 "large aircraft."

#aircraft

[GerryVandy @GerryVandy]

@vcdgf555 That’s VAQ-142 (The Graywolves ) returning from the Ford to NAS Whidbey Island.

[U.S. Fleet Forces @USFleetForces]

Welcome home, HSM-70!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, “Spartans,” returned to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, May 12, 2026, following a historic eleven-month deployment to U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.

[USMaritimeAction @USAMaritimeX]

If I was Under Secretary of the Navy, this would’ve been in the 2026 shipbuilding plan.

This is why I can never be Under Secretary of the Navy.

What did I miss?

[GerryVandy @GerryVandy]

@mercoglianos @CENTCOM Maybe hit by the UAE???

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

Future Aircraft Carrier Doris Miller Delayed by 2 Years — USNI News
https://t.co/rl2GhF5UEg

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

Read the full statement:
https://t.co/O3zE77xoBs