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With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights
Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and ...
New commanding officer takes charge at Beaufort air station 2 weeks after Marines fire ex-chief
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has new commanding officer, just 2 weeks after Col. Mark Bortnem fired for a loss of ...
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Beaufort Marine air base has new commander in wake of dismissal of former leader
The Marine Corps announced the replacement for Col. Mark Bortnem who has been reassigned to Parris Island in Port Royal.
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Ospreys won’t return to full flight operations until 2026
The U.S. military’s fleet of V-22 Ospreys won’t be able to fly without restrictions until 2026—about a year later than ...
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With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights
Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine ... The B variant can conduct vertical takeoff and landing. The AV-8 Harrier jet will sunset this year, Bannon said. The F/A-18 Hornet will ...
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Beaufort Marine air base has new commander in wake of dismissal of former leader
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has a new commander ... a Marine attack squadron that trained naval aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier. He later assumed duties as the executive officer of ...