Marine squadron commander fired nine months after fatal helo crash
Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey was relieved of command of the Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, known as the “Flying Tigers,” on Nov. 18.
By Todd South
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Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crash
The Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.
By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP
Pentagon IDs possible cause of Nov. 29 Osprey crash that killed 8
The Pentagon’s Joint Safety Council is now working with the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps on their plans to get Osprey crews ready to fly again.
By Tara Copp, AP
Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters
“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative."
Five years later: Inside the Navy’s data-driven quest to avert a future Fitzgerald or McCain collision
The surface navy has worked since 2017 to avoid future fatal collisions. But Navy-wide, there's evidence of failure to learn. The service is now turning to data to ensure it never has another Fitzgerald or McCain disaster again.
Marine Corps orders safety standdown for all aviation units
There have been six class-A Marine aviation mishaps resulting in nine deaths in 2022.
By Todd South