The U.S. Marine Corps will arm its RQ-7 drones with a classified gravity bomb under a demonstration program.
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DOT&E: F-35 had “mixed results” in tests
The Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation says the F-35 showed “mixed results” during tests last year.
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YouTube: First two F-35Bs arrive at Eglin AFB
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Bataan and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Groups turnover duties
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Makin Island ARG and the 11th MEU, Jan. 6.
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AH-1J repainted in retro colors
The Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) at China Lake has retro-painted a J-model AH-1 to represent aircraft that were flown during the Vietnam era there.
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