The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II program manager confirmed that the weapon has been deployed in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines.
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Category: Marines
24th MEU demonstrates RQ-11B Raven in Morocco
A demonstration of the RQ-11B Raven was given to members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces by Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit on Apr. 12.
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MV-22 crashed in Morocco, 2 killed
A MV-22 from USS Iwo Jima crashed in Morocco on Wednesday, killing two on board and two others injured. The aircraft was taking part in Exercise African Lion.
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USMC pushing Navy to buy V-22s
The U.S. Marine Corps is trying to get the Navy to commit into buying the V-22 to replace its aging C-2A COD.
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YouTube: First military pilot to fly F-35 ABC
Lt. Christopher Tabert became the first military pilot to fly all three versions of the F-35 when he completed the government acceptance flight for AF-14 on Mar. 23.
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