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Special operators want electronic attack and firepower for watercraft

Officials want kinetic and nonkinetic weapons for a variety of vessels.

5 days ago

Marine squadron commander fired nine months after fatal helo crash

Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey was relieved of command of the Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, known as the “Flying Tigers,” on Nov. 18.

5 months ago

Army air crew training revamp to look at aircraft and simulators

Big changes are coming to Army aviation, leaders say.

8 months ago

5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.

By Irene Loewenson

15 months ago

Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California

The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.

By Irene Loewenson

15 months ago

How Marines, sailors, mules and a King Stallion recovered a downed helo

The Navy helicopter had been attempting to recover a civilian hiker with a broken ankle in California on Sept. 30 when it experienced a hard landing.

By Irene Loewenson

18 months ago