Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as "the Bulldogs." The Harrier squadron will be the last of its kind in the Marine Corps and is slated to continue operations ...

to the F-35 platform (one of the best fighter jets in the world today), the USMC graduated their last two Harrier pilots in March 2024 with plans of phasing the plane out in 2026. Two other ...

Once complete, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum will showcase more than 40 aircraft from military history.

OKINAWA, Japan — US Marine Corps pilots are trained to operate advanced aircraft in often dangerous situations. These pilots are the only aviators in the US military who are taught the basics of ...

Originally flown in the late 1960s, the Harrier has undergone a series of improvements that have increased safety, range and lethality. The AV-8B is a key component of the Marine Corps’ “all ...

Many Marines have nicknamed the Harrier “the ... often in training). Harrier pilots have complained about the difficulties in getting the bird to balance while hovering. Further, the Harrier ...