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‘Apparent bird strike’ hobbles Super Hornet jet
No one was injured in last week's mishap.
The inside story on why Air Boss barred paddles from wagering boozy ‘bottle bets’ with nuggets
The practice was both widespread in the tiny world of naval aviation and almost completely unknown to outsiders, according to records provided to Navy Times.
Military names gunman killed in Naval Air Station Oceana shooting
The slain gunman's victim remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic officials.
By Mark D. Faram
Officials: ‘Domestic’ shooting wounds woman, base security kills sailor gunman
Officials are investigating the incident.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy F-35 squadron gets ‘safe for flight operations’ ticket
The U.S. Navy’s first joint strike fighter squadron netted its safe-for-flight operations certification on Thursday, hitting another milestone on the way to initial operational capability.
By Mark D. Faram
Why the Navy will deactivate an F-35 Squadron next year
More than 200 officers and sailors are coming to California.
By Mark D. Faram
Here’s why a Navy Super Hornet crashed in Bahrain last year
An official Navy report finds that dual engine problems triggered a crash in Bahrain but investigators never determined what caused them to fail.
Super Hornet engine catches fire in flight
The Oct. 4 incident involved a jet flying out of California's Naval Air Station Lemoore.
Navy fighter squadron begins switch to the F-35
The Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 began the transition to the F-35 in December.
By Mark D. Faram
Naval Air Station Oceana to honor aviators killed in crash
Funerals for both officers were held last week by the respective families.
By Mark D. Faram
Eyewitness report: Navy F/A-18F exploded before fatal crash
Navy officials said late Thursday that the aircraft was on final approach to the base from a routine training mission when the mishap occurred.
By Mark D. Faram