Acting U.S. Assistant Defense Secretary Stephanie Barna has authorized the Pentagon to give thousands of dollars in back pay to air crew who fly missions over Syria.
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Category: Marines
US Marine Corps flies data link-equipped MALD-J for first time
The U.S. Marine Corps has flown a Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer (MALD-J) equipped with a radio data link for the firs time.
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V-22 Osprey demonstrates forward-firing capability
The V-22 Osprey has successfully demonstrated its forward-firing capability in a test at Yuma Proving Ground last month.
Photo: Bell Helicopter
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Luke AFB had to paint refueling truck white as the F-35 had fuel temperature threshold
The F-35 has a fuel temperature threshold and won’t operate properly if the temperature of the fuel it takes in is too high.
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F-35’s engine to be inspected after 13 hours, instead of 3
The F-35 program office has eased the inspection requirements for the F135 engine. From now on, maintainers need to carry out an inspection after 13 hours of flying.
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