Air Force Returns C-130s to Flight After Safety Inspections
The service has inspected 113 aircraft, and 112 have been cleared for operational duty, according to an Aug. 21 news release.
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Majority of C-130s Return to Service Following Wing Crack Inspections
As of Aug. 12, 88 aircraft have been inspected and 87 returned to service, a spokeswoman Rose told Military.com.
Navy and Marine C-130s Still Flying After Air Force Found 'Atypical Cracks'
The Navy and Marine Corps have not grounded any C-130 aircraft, but are evaluating the fleet for any problems.
Air Force Grounds More than 100 C-130 Aircraft over Wing Crack Worries
The move is a safety precaution after "atypical cracks were discovered on the lower center wing joint," or rainbow fitting.
Remains of US Marine Aviators Killed in Midair Collision off Japan Recovered
Salvagers have recovered human remains from an area of the Philippine Sea where two U.S. military aircraft crashed Dec. 6.
5 Marines Declared Dead After Service Calls Off Search for KC-130J Crew
The five Marines are still missing after a KC-130J Hercules collided midair with an F/A-18 Hornet off Japan last week.
Marine Released from Hospital After Deadly Midair Collision
The search continued Monday for five Marines who went missing after their KC-130 Hercules collided with an F/A-18 Hornet.
Marine Corps Identifies Pilot Killed in Midair Collision Off Japan
Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard, 28, was pronounced dead after he was found during search and rescue operations off Kochi on Dec. 6.
One Marine Killed, Another Rescued After Midair Collision During Refueling
Five are still missing after a KC-130 Hercules and F/A-18 Hornet collided during routine refueling training off Japan.
5 Missing, 2 Found After F/A-18 Fighter, Refueling Tanker Crash Off Japan
A Marine refueling plane and a fighter jet crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Japan's southwestern coast after colliding.
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