To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin. A search-and-rescue team discovered the aircraft in San Diego Country at 9:08 a.m. local time Wednesday. Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap. The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego. The Pentagon’s Joint Safety Council is now working with the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps on their plans to get Osprey crews ready to fly again. By Tara Copp, AP
3 months ago The detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945. A U.S. Air Force pilot safely ejected from an F-16 fighter jet that crashed into waters off South Korea’s southwestern coast on Wednesday. The Air Force plans to buy up to 80 of these helicopters to replace their fleet of Vietnam-era Hueys and patrol nuclear missile fields. After a 55-year wait to receive the Medal of Honor, Capt. Larry Taylor saw his actions recognized with the nation's highest valor award. Load More