Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in IranLess than two months after U.S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission.By J.D. Simkins5 days ago
F/A-18 Super Hornet pilots practice touch-and-go landings — on Iwo JimaSince 1991, Iwo Jima, known today in Japan as Iwo To, has been the practice site of “touch-and-go” landings for pilots looking to hone their skills.By Claire Barrett6 days ago
The F4F Wildcat: The little fighter that couldMany Allied aircraft achieved greatness during WWII, but the Wildcat, usually outnumbered and almost always outclassed, proved to be a stubby hero.By Claire Barrett7 days ago
Future aircraft carrier Doris Miller delayed until 2034A Navy official said the delay was the result of construction delays with another Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS Enterprise.By Riley Ceder10 days ago
Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era endsEnlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.By Daniel Terrill2 weeks ago
‘Maverick Act’ saves last 3 F-14 Tomcats from destructionNew legislation is keeping hope alive that the iconic swept-wing fighter could someday fly again. By Hope Hodge Seck3 weeks ago