All non-deployed USMC squadrons to take “operational pause” within 7 working days

In the wake of another F/A-18 crash this week, the U.S. Marine Corps has ordered all its non-deployed squadrons to take an “operational pause” within seven working days.

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A spokesperson said unit commanders will decide which day to execute the pause. Inspections of aircraft are to be carried out on that day.