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Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spike
Operations will continue during the mandated safety training period.
By Todd South
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft
The announcement comes one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan.
By Tara Copp, AP
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.
Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating
The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.
Army grounds helicopter fleet for force-wide safety stand down
The move is the first such fleet-wide stand down since 2015.
By Davis Winkie
Watchdog warns Guard pilots not getting enough hours to fly safely
Despite the shortfall, Guard pilots have better safety records than their active duty peers.
By Davis Winkie
ACLU sues DC Guard over actions during George Floyd protests
When people continued marching after a 7 p.m. curfew, the D.C. National Guard flew two helicopters 45 feet above protestors' heads.
By Zamone Perez
New in 2023: More King Stallion helicopters for the Marine Corps
The number of King Stallion helos in the fleet is set to triple.
A longtime C-130 unit is trying something new: helicopters
"I cannot overstate what a traumatic emotional event this is for people," 908th Airlift Wing commander Col. Craig Drescher said.
Integration of future assault aircraft changes game for Army Aviation
The Army Aviation industry is employing manufacturing techniques that shorten lead times and cut costs.
By Gen. Gus Perna (ret.)
Army Chinooks once again take flight after fleet grounded in August
After an en masse grounding at the end of August, the Army said more Chinooks are cleared for missions and training each day.
By Zamone Perez