Marine squadron commander fired nine months after fatal helo crashLt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey was relieved of command of the Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, known as the “Flying Tigers,” on Nov. 18.By Todd South5 months ago
Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in airman shootingRoger Fortson's supporters, family say the fatal shooting of Fortson was unjustified, while authorities say it was done in self-defense.12 months ago
Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crashThe 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, AP14 months ago
Pentagon IDs possible cause of Nov. 29 Osprey crash that killed 8The Pentagon’s Joint Safety Council is now working with the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps on their plans to get Osprey crews ready to fly again.By Tara Copp, AP15 months ago
An F-16 pilot died when his ejection seat failed. Was it counterfeit?New details about 1st Lt. David Schmitz's death have come to light in a federal civil lawsuit filed by his wife against three defense companies.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Deadly aircraft accidents declined in 2021, Air Force saysSixty-three of the most severe kinds of aviation accidents, known as Class A and Class B mishaps, were reported last year, down from 71 in fiscal 2020.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago