Marine Corps orders two day halt in aviation units
Washington The Marine Corps commandant cites 45 fatalities in aircraft crashes this year and orders a two day pause for refresher safety checks. Investigations point to crew error as the likely cause in all seven fatal crashes. Units will schedule a two week period as needed. Lt Col Fred Peck calls the worldwide halt highly unusual.
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Police chiefs split on gun control at Washington lobby day
About 225 officers from 49 states attended a Capitol news conference organized by the National Rifle Association to oppose assault style weapon restrictions. Hawaii did not send representatives as chiefs argued gun control does not reflect rank and file police views.
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USS Iowa Set for Training Cruise After Fatal Explosion
The USS Iowa will depart for a northern Atlantic and Baltic training voyage, its first mission since an explosion that killed 47 crewmen six weeks ago. The ship will skip No 2 gun turret while other systems remain in excellent condition to support upcoming operations, the Navy stated.
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