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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilot
Maj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.
Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
Marine Corps is reviving a light attack helicopter unit it cut in 2022
Welcome back, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269.
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided US
More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.
Few women are trying for elite special operations roles, new data shows
The information provides a rare snapshot into military efforts to breach what is effectively the last frontier of gender integration.
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take time
As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.
Marine F-35C used for Top Gun training takes a nosedive while parked
The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie