The command post was playing the national anthem over their radio frequency when we finally taxied as a four-ship for the deployment departure. |
The air exhausters are used to vent the air displaced by airbag deployment and to contribute to cabin air. |
As a deployment builds up some quartermasters can find themselves short of kit and that could be the case here. |
Most National Guard and Reservists sign up thinking they'll never see action, let alone deployment overseas. |
During the most recent deployment, a wardroom mess dinner was held on the flight deck, involving guests from all three services. |
It is really a valuable acquisition, because it completes our Eastern African deployment. |