Latest "Naval Air Forces" stories

Naval Air Forces to hold ‘safety pause’ after string of crashes

There have been at least three crashes involving Navy and Marine Corps aircraft in the past 10 days.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 months ago

F/A-18 corrosion maintenance doesn’t consistently meet Navy and Marine Corps standards

The Department of the Navy requires the Navy and the Marine Corps to conduct F/A-18 inspections every 84 days to tackle issues related to corrosion. They aren't always getting done, and it's showing, according to the Defense Department Inspector General's Office.

By Diana Stancy Correll

14 months ago

Navy aviation orders one-day stand down following several mishaps

Monday's order was aimed at giving units a chance to refocus on safety.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Vice Adm. Whitesell becomes Navy’s new Air Boss

"The list of those who have served under the title of Air Boss … remain the titans of naval aviation."

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Inside the harrowing final minutes before a C-2A Greyhound’s fatal 2017 crash into the sea

A pilot and two junior sailors died, but the crew's calm under pressure saved eight others.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Navy fires helo squadron’s command master chief

Officials won't say why he got canned.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago