The Marine Corps will still train aviators to fly the F/A-18 jet, but that training won't occur in a solely training-focused squadron.
While the contents of the briefcase have changed over time, the mission remains the same - the immediate ability to launch nuclear weapons.
Unit commanders must ask their junior Marines to provide “honest feedback on perceived hazards,” according to a message signed by Gen. Eric Smith.
Marine Maj. Andrew “Simple Jack” Mettler was the pilot of a Hornet that crashed during a training flight late Thursday.
The F/A-18D was based at the air station at Beaufort, South Carolina.
The crash occurred on government property east of the air station at 11:54 p.m. local time Thursday.
Some experts say the launch was likely the second test-flight of the developmental Hwasong-18 solid-fuel missile.
North Korea says it successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile powered by solid propellants.
Ukraine and its supporters say Western fighter jets are necessary to tip the balance in Ukraine’s favor, while allowing for close air support.
“When compared with F/A-18C/Ds of the same age, the Super Hornet fleet has had lower availability rates."
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