The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash. When the unit reaches fully operational capability, it will contain six squadrons with 10 planes per squadron. According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024. Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need. A week and a half after first picking up a rifle, now-Pfc. Francis "Frankie" Flannery scored a 249 out of 250 possible points on his rifle qualification. Archived radio traffic indicates an air traffic controller in Austin was not clear about what the military jet’s pilot intended to do. 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
7 months ago Pfc. Jack Lucas received 26 operations to remove shrapnel from his torso, arm and face after hurling himself on two grenades to save his fellow Marines. 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. Unit commanders must ask their junior Marines to provide “honest feedback on perceived hazards,” according to a message signed by Gen. Eric Smith. Load More