NBC News reported Monday that the crash was linked to chipping from the Osprey’s proprotor gearbox. By Tara Copp, AP
7 months ago Air Force Special Operations Command wants to fly its Ospreys again, but doesn't have the information it needs to do so. This next round of collaborative combat aircraft development could involve the U.S.’s closest and “most strategic” international partners, Kendall said. The U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January. U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon. Ellsworth bombers that temporarily moved to Texas will return throughout the week. The Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war. Dignified transfers have become relatively uncommon in recent years as the U.S. has withdrawn from conflicts abroad. The pilot in Wednesday's F-16 crash off the coast of South Korea is in "good condition," 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson said Thursday. The drone attack on Sunday killed three reserve soldiers and injured dozens. Load More