A Kfir jet, similar to the one flown by Carroll LeFon on the day he died. Photo: Jerry Gunner/FlickrIn Blog Post, Former Navy Pilot Foreshadowed His Own Death -- Danger Room
On the morning of March 6, a contractor-owned Kfir fighter jet missed the runway at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada. “The airplane struck the ground in an open field in the northwest corner of the airport property and impacted a concrete building on the field,” the National Transportation Safety Board reported. A photo from the scene showed the Israeli-made jet’s nose buried in the structure’s side and scorch marks on the walls.
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Japan's contradictory military might -- BBC
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US considers Afghan trial site for accused shooter -- CBS
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U.S. Seeks to Ease Concerns Over F-35 Delays, Costs -- New York Times/Reuters
Second time’s a charm for Eglin F-35 -- DoD Buzz
Air Force's top enlisted leader emphasizes 'shaping' of force -- Stars and Stripes
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New Interest in Hacking as Threat to Security -- New York Times
Army Tests Menu Of Battlefield Intelligence Apps -- Information Week
Military seeks satellites to watch out for soldiers -- MSNBC
Marines to deploy more troops to Pacific under program -- Stars and Stripes
Marines to cut four battalions, 12 air squadrons -- Reuters
HASC Chairman McKeon Slams Obama Defense Cuts, Sequestration -- Aol Defense
Military, heal thyself — health programs still a challenge -- Washington Post
Why Stopping Rape in the Military Is a Tough Sell -- Chicago Tribune/US News and World Report
Navy Relieves CO of New Ship -- Military.com
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The US Navy's FY13 Inactivation Schedule -- Information Dissemination
Army private accused of leaking documents to Wikileaks may soon learn when trial will begin -- Washington Post/AP
The CIA Agent Who Went Vogue -- Wall Street Journal
Army’s Top NCO Talking Radical Reforms to Uniforms, Grooming -- Bring the heat. Bring the Stupid
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