Navy air boss orders ‘safety pause’ following string of crashes

Navy air boss orders ‘safety pause’ following string of crashes
Navy air boss orders ‘safety pause’ following string of crashes

Five Marines and a Super Hornet pilot were killed in recent naval aviation crashes.

Navy air boss has new aircraft readiness targets to hit

Navy air boss has new aircraft readiness targets to hit
Navy air boss has new aircraft readiness targets to hit

While not offering numbers, Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell says he’s following new “north stars” to ensure Navy’s aircraft ready for a fight.