F-18 Pilot Survives Crash 55 Miles From Seattle
Newly released bodycam footage shows a Marine F/A-18 pilot survives crash near Rimrock Lake, Washington — walking out of the woods, bloodied but calm, already on the phone with 911.
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White House Builds Permanent Helipad as VH-92A Marine One Changes Presidential Flight Operations
The White House helipad on the South Lawn is nearly complete, a granite landing surface built because the Sikorsky VH-92A Patriot's rotor wash tears up the grass presidents have landed on for 50 years.
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Boeing EA-18G Growler Marks 20 Years Since First Flight
Twenty years after the EA-18G Growler first flight from St. Louis in August 2006, Boeing's electronic attack jet is still being rebuilt for a fight over the electromagnetic spectrum.
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U.S. Army Selects Robinson R66 for Flight School Next Under $10 Billion Training Contract
The U.S. Army has selected the Robinson R66 as the training helicopter for its new Flight School Next program, replacing the UH-72 Lakota at Fort Rucker under a contractor-run model that could be worth up to $10 billion over 26 years.
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Boeing Completes 1,000th F/A-18 Modification in Jacksonville
Boeing has completed its 1,000th F/A-18 modification at its Jacksonville, Florida facility — a milestone that highlights the growing importance of sustaining and upgrading the Navy's existing Super Hornet fleet.
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Two U.S. Army Soldiers Killed in AH-64 Apache Crash Near Fort Hood, Texas
Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed after a Fort Hood AH-64 Apache crashed near Salado, Texas, during a routine training flight on Aug. 12, 2026. The crash sparked a grass fire, and the cause remains under investigation.
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NORAD F-16 Intercept Bedminster: Two Aircraft Violate TFR
NORAD F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft after they violated the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Aug. 9, 2026. Both aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted airspace as NORAD reminded pilots to check NOTAMs before every flight.
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B-2 Spirit Hot-Pit Refueling Showcases Rapid Combat Readiness During Hawaii Bomber Task Force Deployment
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers underwent hot-pit refueling at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a Hawaii Bomber Task Force deployment, with an F-22 Raptor also featured in the footage.
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FAA Probes Marine One Reagan National Incident After Loss of Separation Near DCA
The FAA is investigating an apparent loss of separation involving Marine One and an Envoy Air regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raising questions about post-2025 safety procedures.
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U.S. Coast Guard 236th Birthday: Celebrating America’s Oldest Continuous Seagoing Military Service
The U.S. Coast Guard marks 236 years of service on August 4, tracing its roots from ten revenue cutters in 1790 to today's search-and-rescue, homeland security, and national defense missions.
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