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Marine major identified as pilot who died in California F/A-18 crash
Marine Maj. Andrew “Simple Jack” Mettler was the pilot of a Hornet that crashed during a training flight late Thursday.
Marine Corps’ first F-35C squadron ready to deploy on carriers
Its larger wings and stronger landing gear make it better suited for the catapult launches and arrestments used on carriers, and its wingtips fold for better storage on deck.
By Harm Venhuizen
Marine F-35s deploy on UK’s newest aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth
The next step in the process will take place in 2021 when the Marines once again join the Queen Elizabeth to take part in a full length deployment.
By Philip Athey
Commander of California fighter squadron fired after F-18 retirement event
Lt. Col. Ralph Featherstone was relieved of command Jan. 24.
By Philip Athey
First Marine Corps F-35C hits the fleet in California
It's the carrier-focused variant of America’s most advanced fighter jet.
By Philip Athey
Unqualified pilot, inadequate training and a nonstandard maneuver: Inside the investigation to the 2018 midair refueling collision that killed six Marines
How a complacent command and unqualified pilot caused the crash that killed 6 Marines.
Afghanistan F-35B strike honors first Marine aviator awarded the Medal of Honor
Capt. Henry Elrod was awarded the Medal of Honor for his defense of Wake Island during World War II.
By Shawn Snow
F-35B Afghanistan airstrike honors fallen Marine squadron commander
Lt. Col. Christopher Raible was killed in the infamous 2012 attack on Camp Bastion.
By Shawn Snow
F/A-18C Hornet crash result of 'below average' pilot’s error and runway lighting
A 2016 F/A-18C Hornet crash was the result of inexperienced pilot error and runway lighting issues, an investigation found.
By Shawn Snow