New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses
Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.
By Todd South
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Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
A U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.
Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021
A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
What caused the Marine amphibious assault vehicle sinking tragedy?
A look inside the investigation:
By Philip Athey
Couple challenges ‘He’s a Marine’ duo for ‘Worst Military TikTok Ever’ crown
Tell us which couple should be crowned “Worst Military TikTok Ever” champions.
By Jon Simkins
Dear military, please invest in this dude’s lightsaber
Imagine a world with real-life lightsaber battles.
By Sarah Sicard
Best pics of the week: April 4, 2021
A visit, board, search and seizure training on the USS Lewis B. Puller, assessments at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, looking out on the Ike, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Getting wrong the right way to get out of Afghanistan
If the U.S. is serious about pushing a major peace plan with the Afghans, then it had better stay the course and see them all the way through to a comprehensive peace, says the author of this commentary.
By Jeffrey A. Stacey
‘Every Marine a rifleman’ still relevant, says sergeant major of the Corps
The Marine Corps culture will always maximize the war fighting spirit, says Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black.
By Philip Athey
Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft crashes in Texas; no fatalities
Both the student and the instructor pilot safely ejected from the aircraft.
By Diana Stancy
Soldier’s death in Ranger School ‘swamp phase’ under investigation
A soldier attending Ranger School’s swamp phase in Florida died Thursday, according to military officials.
By Kyle Rempfer
F-35B damaged by its own round exploding in first Marine aviation class A mishap this year
A 25 mm PGU-32/U SAPHEI-T round exploded, damaging the aircraft’s fuselage.
By Philip Athey