Boeing's New Combat-Ready CH-47F Chinook Helicopter Fielded to First U.S. Army Unit

Posted at: Wed Aug 15th, 2007

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14, 2007 -- The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Chinook helicopter has been certified combat-ready by the U.S. Army and fielded to the first operational unit, making it the latest addition to the Army's aviation fleet.

Exercise Valiant Shield wraps up

Posted at: Wed Aug 15th, 2007

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFPN) -- Exercise Valiant Shield 2007, the largest exercise of its kind in the Pacific, wrapped up eight days of flying operations Aug.13. During the field training exercise, more than 2,900 sorties were flown, with KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-10 Extend...