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F-35B, BuNo 168059, has become the first F-35 to land at MCAS Cherry Point. The VMFAT-501 jet is there for a modification program at the FRC East maintenance and repair facility.
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Sean Stackley, assistant U.S. Navy secretary for research, development and acquisition, told Reuters on Monday that flight testing of the F-35 will be cut due to furloughs on civilian workers.
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The USMC’s Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response brought 2 MV-22s to Taranto-Grottaglie Air Base, Italy, Jun. 28.
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Japan’s Defense Ministry said Monday that the United States will deploy twelve MV-22s to MCAS Iwakuni between Jul. 28 and 31.
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Two USMC MV-22 pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, this is the first time the medal has been given to Osprey pilots.
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