The current version of the launcher creates a bright flash and large smoke cloud when fired, potentially giving away the position of Marines. Cpl. Gage Barbieri received a Meritorious Service Medal in part for fixing a costly issue with a tactical vehicle’s manual while a teenage lance corporal. The Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers. In a memo obtained by Defense News, a Marine Corps squadron commander raises the alarm about the quality of Lockheed Martin's new F-35C jets. Cpl. Miguel Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, died “as a result of an aviation ground mishap,” the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said. The Marine was part of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, which trains pilots to fly the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. Maj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft. U.S. Transportation Command is working with companies to identify service members' shipments that are affected. The EPA noted that the task force had met the criteria needed in order to transfer the responsibilities of closing the site to the Navy. Aerial and maritime drones coupled with a new shore-to-shore connector aim to overcome logistical hurdles. Load More