It’s sundown for the CH-46 in the Pacific as the last aircraft made the final flight from MCAS Futenma to Camp Kinser on Sept. 30.
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Two USMC Maj. Generals fired over attack of Camp Bastion
The U.S. Marine Corps has recommended that two Major Generals retire early to take responsibility of failing to protect Camp Bastion from a Taliban attack last September.
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Former USMC pilot awarded Bronze Star for mission working as an Air Force doctor
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) James Ruffer was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for a mission working as an Air Force doctor.
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Pentagon places order for F-35 Lot 6,7
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin two production contract worth $7.8 billion for 71 F-35s. It will pay $4.4 billion for 36 F-35s under Lot 6 and $3.4 billion contract for 35 F-35s under Lot 7.
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Royal Navy pilot lands MV-22 on HMS Illustrious
Royal Navy Lieutenant Alan Wootton landed his MV-22 on HMS Illustrious four times when the British carrier passed the USS Kearsarge on Sept. 20 in the Red Sea.
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