SASC Passes FY17 NDAA; Bill Would Preserve LCS Cuts, Fund Readiness, Buy Additional Aircraft
The Senate Armed Services Committee passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act on Thursday, laying…
3rd MAW Preparing To Deploy F-35B While Struggling To Keep Older Planes Ready: An Operational Perspective
This article is part of a two-story package on the current state of Marine Corps aviation. Please read USMC Emphasizing…
USMC Emphasizing Spare Parts, Maintainer Training To Regain Aviation Readiness: A Headquarters Perspective
This article is part of a two-story package on the current state of Marine Corps aviation. Please read 3rd MAW…
Wrapup: HASC Passes FY2017 Defense Bill With Reagan-Era Spending Levels
The House Armed Services Committee this week passed a bill that gave the Navy and Marine Corps virtually everything they…
F-35 Joint Program Office Working Through Lingering Software Issues
The F-35’s logistics information system’s inability to integrate engine data with other vital information about the aircraft is causing a…
Marines Not Affected By F-35 Radar Reset Software Glitch; Fielding Still On Track
The Marine Corps has not been affected by a software glitch that left the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with radar…
HASC Bill Addresses Navy Fighter Shortfall, Depot and Shipyard Workforce Challenges
The Navy may get a boost in readiness through additional military construction to support aviation readiness and shipyard workforce growth,…
Navy Increases Projected Monthly Usage of F-35C; Marines Extend F-35B Service Life
The Navy has increased its projected annual use of the F-35C Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, adding in 60 hours…
USMC Commandant Neller: Marines Made Cuts In FY2017 JLTV Buy To Save ACV, G/ATOR
The Marine Corps used its limited funding in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to protect the Amphibious Combat Vehicle and…
Commandant Working On Closer Integration Of Carriers, Amphibious Forces
CAPITOL HILL – The commandant of the Marine Corps and the chief of naval operations have been discussing how to…