Hurricane relief highlights: Hawkeyes operate from Pensacola.The Bluetails of VAW-121 and the Seahawks of VAW-126, right, from NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular Norfolk, Va., established a forward operating base An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating base. Also called FOB. at NAS Pensacola, Fla., in support of Joint Force Katrina. The flight line at Pensacola was packed with Navy E-2s, SH-60s, and DC-9s, Marine Corps CH-53s, and Air Force C-130s, and the hangar served as a staging point for incoming relief supplies. The primary role of the E-2 was to deconflict the large amount of helicopter traffic operating in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded and Mississippi. In true Navy fashion, aviators Well-known aviators People largely known for their contributions to the history of aviation While all of these people were pilots (and some still are), many are also noted for contributions in areas such as aircraft design and manufacturing, navigation or and maintainers were up and ready for operations within hours, flying missions the day they arrived in Florida. The air controllers in the E-2 provided a vital link in the effort by directing helicopters to stranded survivors so they could deliver food and water to those in need and transport medical patients to functioning hospitals. The detachment detachment /de·tach·ment/ (de-tach´ment) the condition of being separated or disconnected. detachment of retina , retinal detachment assisted in 1,600 helicopter rescues and delivered 400,000 pounds of food, water, and medical supplies. By Ltjg. Maxwell Keith |
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