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Navy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraft
The services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils.
By Diana Stancy
GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slow
Without key technical data from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, GAO said military maintainers can't fix some parts — or even learn how to fix them.
Stricken sub Connecticut returns to maintenance after dry dock upgrade
The boat is expected to return to operations in early 2026 following its Pacific Ocean grounding in the fall of 2021.
Navy crafts new cyber rating, designator to streamline roles
The new rating and designator will predominantly be assigned to shore billets such as staff positions and leadership positions, and instructor billets.
By Diana Stancy
Five special warfare sailors injured in boat training mishap
Three of the five had been released from local hospitals as of Friday afternoon, officials said.
Auditors: Over 1 million F-35 spare parts lost by DoD and Lockheed
GAO said some defense officials believe the true amount of lost spare parts may be even higher.
USS George Washington concludes maintenance overhaul
The ship was originally slated to conclude its maintenance in 2021.
Investigation: Four sailor suicides from same command not connected
Fair winds and following seas ET2 Kody Decker, ETSN Cameron Armstrong, MMFN Deonte Autry and FC2 Janelle Holder.
As military maintenance projects languish, funds often go unused
DoD returns billions of unused dollars to U.S. Treasury that could be used for fixing buildings on military installations.
By Karen Jowers