Separate engine fires in 3 Navy, Marine Corps aircraft force emergency landings
In the span of two months this summer, U.S. naval aviation recorded three separate in-flight engine fires that caused millions in damage.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Why the last tactical mile is crucial to acquisition reform
If acquisition reform is to succeed, it must migrate to the warfighter's last tactical mile, the president and chief executive officer of CNA writes.
By Dr. Katherine A. McGrady
‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet
Bodycam footage shows a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he ejected from the aircraft while conducting a training exercise in June.
F/A-18 Hornet crashes in Washington state, wildfire subsequently reported
The pilot ejected and was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
By Riley Ceder
Not ‘just a gun’: New SOCOM rifle allows barrel swapping and cartridge changes
At SOCOM’s request, the rifle features a swappable barrel, allowing operators to change between legacy cartridges and the newer 6.5mm Creedmoor.
Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends
Enlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.
By Daniel Terrill