Marine Harrier crashes, pilot ejects

A Marine AV-8B Harrier crashed near Havelock, North Carolina, Monday.

The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft, according to Marine officials.

The pilot is being taken to Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina. There are currently no reports of civilian casualties or property damage, a command release said.

The Havelock Sheriff Department responded to the incident and were later supported by personnel from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the command release detailed.

The site of crash has been cordoned off and the incident is under investigation, the release said.

The Harrier belonged to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing out of the Cherry Point, North Carolina, air station, according to the release.

In Other News

As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust

VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.

Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs

Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."

Opinion

Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing

In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.

VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictions

Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.

Load More