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Navy offering big bucks to keep aviation officers in uniform
Aviators from a variety of platforms are eligible for big bucks if they opt to stay Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Navy expands maternity uniform options in pilot program
Pregnant sailors may now choose the uniforms that accommodate their work environment best.
By Diana Stancy
Meet the Marine who ‘rode the thunder’ and lived to tell the tale
After being forced to eject from his F-8 Crusader, Lt. Col. William Rankin soon found himself amid a thunderstorm — 40,000 feet above ground.
Survey reveals why surface warfare officers want to leave the fleet
A report on the survey of SWOs was released by Naval Surface Forces earlier this month.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
By Sarah Sicard
F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capital
The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
Austin hopes F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in weeks
F-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.
Air Force instructor pilot tackles ‘toughest footrace on Earth’
Kabanuck crossed the final finish line in 43 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds, placing 183rd of 765 runners.
Navy must broaden recruitment pool, chief of Navy Reserve says
"It's not enough for us to scream in the echo chamber of the people who are already invested in our service," said Vice Adm. John Mustin.
By Diana Stancy
Female Navy pilot makes historic debut with the Blue Angels
Navy Lt. Amanda Lee, the No. 3 left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, is the first woman to fly fighter jets with the renowned flight demonstration team.
By Alan de Herrera, Special to the Times
Reserve naval aviation commanders eligible for $100,000 bonus
Those eligible are reserve officers on active duty who handle management and training of Naval Reserve forces.
By Diana Stancy