Latest "Maintenance" stories

Auditors: Over 1 million F-35 spare parts lost by DoD and Lockheed

GAO said some defense officials believe the true amount of lost spare parts may be even higher.

By Stephen Losey

4 days ago

USS George Washington concludes maintenance overhaul

The ship was originally slated to conclude its maintenance in 2021.

By Diana Stancy Correll and Geoff Ziezulewicz

11 days ago

As military maintenance projects languish, funds often go unused

DoD returns billions of unused dollars to U.S. Treasury that could be used for fixing buildings on military installations.

By Karen Jowers

6 weeks ago

USS Theodore Roosevelt is out of the yard, heading back to San Diego

The TR wrapped up its “docking planned incremental availability” after entering the yard in September 2021, following back-to-back deployments.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 months ago

T-38 Talon engine repair woes could slow pilot training for months

The Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Cracked engine part sparked giant B-1 bomber fire, investigation finds

A faulty fan disk failed during ground maintenance, investigators said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago