New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Marines hit operational status with second carrier-capable F35-C unitA West Coast Marine F-35C Lightning II squadron has achieved initial operational capability.By Todd South2 months ago
Marine captains honored for saving a man’s life in the Dallas airportThe two pilots each received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.By Todd South4 months ago
East Coast Marine F-35 squadron reaches initial operational statusWhen the unit reaches fully operational capability, it will contain six squadrons with 10 planes per squadron.By Todd South8 months ago
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash3rd 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 Loewenson8 months ago
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over CaliforniaThe Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.By Irene Loewenson8 months ago