The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.
By Tara Copp, AP
The Marine Corps will still train aviators to fly the F/A-18 jet, but that training won't occur in a solely training-focused squadron.
The Super Garuda Shield drills have been held annually between American and Indonesian soldiers since 2009.
Lt. Col. Jasmine Moghbeli made her first trip into space as a mission commander of SpaceX Crew-7, launching Aug. 26.
This year’s Super Garuda Shield exercises began Thursday with about 5,000 personnel.
Unit commanders must ask their junior Marines to provide “honest feedback on perceived hazards,” according to a message signed by Gen. Eric Smith.
Marine Maj. Andrew “Simple Jack” Mettler was the pilot of a Hornet that crashed during a training flight late Thursday.
The F/A-18D was based at the air station at Beaufort, South Carolina.
The crash occurred on government property east of the air station at 11:54 p.m. local time Thursday.
The hefty Super Stallion transferred approximately 700 pounds of fuel to the Fire Scout.
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