US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson5 hours ago
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilotMaj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.By Irene Loewenson7 days ago
As demand rises, Marines need their own school for MQ-9 drone crewsThe Corps has 100 trained MQ-9A pilots but needs more.By Todd South7 days ago
Bird smacks into Marine F-35B after takeoff, prompting pilot to landBetween 2004 and 2019, the Marine Corps recorded more than 1,500 aviation incidents involving bird or animal strikes.By Irene Loewenson13 days ago
Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spikeOperations will continue during the mandated safety training period.By Todd South13 days ago
Marine Corps delays 1st deployment of new heavy-lift helicopter to 2026The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago