US EditionMarine Corps leader orders safety stand-down of all aircraft after F-35 disappearance
- The Marine Corps has paused its aviation operations for two days following the disappearance of a F-35B jet over South Carolina, which is still unsolved. The safety stand down is focused on maintaining operational standardization, safe flight operations, and combat readiness.
- In response to recent mishaps, the Marine Corps has ordered a review of safety practices in every unit. Teams are currently conducting a search for the missing aircraft, utilizing both ground and air assets. The investigation involves multiple agencies and the public has been asked for assistance.
- The difficulty in locating the stealth aircraft has raised questions about its radar visibility and whether it was on autopilot at the time of the incident. The search team is looking for signs of debris and employing sonar and detection equipment to locate the submerged fighter jet.
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Marine Corps orders aviation stand-down after ‘mishaps’
(NewsNation) — The Marine Corps ordered a two-day pause in aviation operations Monday following a series of "mishaps" over the last six weeks, including a pilot ejection from an F-35 fighter jet that briefly went missing. The stand-down will be used to discuss aviation safety and best practices, the Marine Corps said in a statement. "During the safety stand down, aviation commanders will lead discussions with their Marines focusing on the fundam…
Marine Corps orders a two-day aviator stand-down as questions mount over missing F-35 stealth jet
The acting commandant of the Marine Corps on Monday ordered a two-day "safety stand down" for all aviation units this week as the search continued for an advanced F-35 Lightning II jet fighter that crashed near Charleston, S.C. on a training run.
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