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US Navy’s unmanned MQ-25A Stingray notches first successful test flight

The U.S. Navy and Boeing conducted the Stingray's first test flight on Saturday, showing its ability to taxi, take off, fly and land autonomously.

By Cristina Stassis

5 months ago

Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus

TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.

By Cristina Stassis

6 months ago

Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets

The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.

7 months ago

This nurse jerry-rigged a trach tube to keep a wounded Marine alive

Mary Hawkins spent 13 months flying the wounded out of the Pacific Theater, becoming one of the few women to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

By Claire Barrett

11 months ago

Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of Gold

Graduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.

12 months ago

Air Force flies migrants to Guatemala as military’s border role grows

The armed forces is playing a growing role in helping enforce immigration laws under the Trump administration.

20 months ago