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Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat
The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
By Todd South
Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from FY25 budget
The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending bill
The U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.
Future USS John F. Kennedy kicks off topside catapult testing
Car-like carriages weighing up to 80,000 pounds are being launched off the carrier to test its jet catapult system.
By Diana Stancy
Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crash
The Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.
By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP
Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote
The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.
Marine F-35C used for Top Gun training takes a nosedive while parked
The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.
US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean tests
Friday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea.
Nonfatal vehicle rollover in Japan sends Marines to hospital
The hospital where the Marines were sent had been planning a mass-casualty response training for the day of the real-life emergency.
East Coast Marine F-35 squadron reaches initial operational status
When the unit reaches fully operational capability, it will contain six squadrons with 10 planes per squadron.
By Todd South