A lack of situational awareness, confusion over different types of gas and brake pedals, and close proximity between fighter jets led to $30 million in damages to an F-16 jet last November, the Air Force’s Accident Investigation Board found.
The report, released on Oct. 17 by U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa but finished at least two months earlier, outlines the many issues along the way that led to the mishap, when a weapons loader or “jammer” crashed into an F-16.
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What could be more challenging than negotiating peace between two distrustful competing warlords? Negotiating peace between three distrustful competing warlords. For the past year, a fierce battle between two Sudanese armed groups has ripped the country apart: the Sudanese Armed Forces led by Abdel Fattah Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamad Dagalo, also known as Hemedti. The two sides have shown little interest in a peace agreement despite diplomatic initiatives.
One of the last three Navajo code talkers of World War II is dead. John Kinsel Sr., a Marine Corps veteran, died at his home in Lukachukai, Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 19. He was 107.
Kinsel grew up in a rough childhood. He went on to join the United States Marine Corps, becoming part of the second group of Navajo code talkers, helping the military to further revise the code, and then saw action in some of the most important and bloody battles in the Pacific during World War II.
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After days of searching in the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. Navy announced that the two-person crew of the EA-18G Growler that crashed last week have been declared dead.
The Navy said that as of Sunday, Oct. 20 “Electronic Attack Wing Pacific has shifted from search and rescue efforts to recovery operations.”
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of two beloved Zappers,” Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 said in the Navy’s announcement.
The commanding and executive officers of the Navy’s main repair facility in East Asia were relieved of their duties this weekend.
Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela and Cmdr. Art Palalay, who led the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center based in Yokosuka, Japan were removed on Sunday, Oct. 20 by Rear Adm. William Greene, commander of Navy Regional Maintenance Center. The decision was because of a “loss of confidence in their ability to command.”
“The Navy holds commanding officers and others in authority to the highest standards.
Fewer than half of the U.S. Army’s watercraft are meeting mission readiness requirements. That decline in operational capability comes as the military calls on those ships’ use more and more, according to a new report from a government watchdog.
The report from the United States Government Accountability Office found that the Army’s fleet of ships are undermaintained, often stuck in lengthy repairs, and increasingly unable to meet mission requirements.
Remember, military life can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your own needs. In fact, it’s essential. Treat self-care like any other important appointment. Schedule it on your calendar. Whether it’s 15 minutes in the morning for a quiet coffee, an hour in the evening for a hobby, or an afternoon on the weekend to recharge, the choice is yours. You have the power to set aside that time for yourself.
Consider the ebb and flow of military life. If your spouse is on a long training mission or deployment, use that period to focus on yourself.
PCSing with pets adds layers of complexity that only milspouses truly understand. Health certificates are non-negotiable, especially for OCONUS moves. You’ll need a current certificate from your vet, usually within ten days of departure. Some countries demand extra vaccinations or quarantine periods, so getting ahead of the game is crucial.
We once had a PCS to Turkey, where my cat’s authorization to fly came through just the day of my flight.
The 2-man crew of a Navy EA-18G Growler was still missing Friday night after search teams that included Army Green Berets reached the plane’s wreckage at a remote crash site on Mount Rainier in Washington. The plane went down Tuesday on a training flight, the Navy said, but was only spotted from the air early Thursday amid bad weather and mountainous terrain.
“Finding the aircrew continues to be our primary focus,” said Cmdr. Beth Teach, a Naval Air Forces spokesperson.
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A review of the Trump assassination attempt calls for big changes.