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Marines fly supplies to part of Philippines reeling from floods
The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people.
Frontline Photos: Feb. 6, 2022
A bird’s eye view, fast-roping with allies, a tough military working dog and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation
At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.
House passes defense bill 363-70; Senate up next
The House passed a new compromise defense policy bill and sent it to the Senate Tuesday, endorsing a $25 billion increase over President Joe Biden’s defense budget request for 2022
By Joe Gould
USS Carl Vinson’s aircraft sustained two ‘Class A’ mishaps last week
Officials say both affected aircraft are expected to return to operations.
Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes
Researchers recommend that fighter aviators who served during the 35-year span in question talk with their doctor or flight surgeon about the report.
Super Hornet crashes in Death Valley
The pilot was treated and released following Monday's mishap, which the Navy did not announce until Tuesday.
F/A-18 corrosion maintenance doesn’t consistently meet Navy and Marine Corps standards
The Department of the Navy requires the Navy and the Marine Corps to conduct F/A-18 inspections every 84 days to tackle issues related to corrosion. They aren't always getting done, and it's showing, according to the Defense Department Inspector General's Office.
By Diana Stancy
Last Marine ‘wizzos’ pin on gold wings
With fewer two-seat jets and advanced aircraft, weapons systems officers have maybe until 2030.
By Todd South
Nigerian air force Super Tucanos ready to fight against ISIS, with US Air Force training
So far, 64 Nigerian pilots and maintainers have been trained at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.
By Todd South