Friday, June 27, 2014

F-35 News. We're witnessing malfeasance on the part of Marine Air.

via Merriam-Webster..
MALFEASANCE: wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
via The Washington Post...
Marine Corps Capt. Richard Ulsh said in a statement Friday afternoon that the F-35B, the version that is scheduled to appear at Farnborough, would resume flights Friday. He declined to elaborate on why the Marine Corps felt its versions were safe to fly, while others remained on the ground.
“We are continuing with our plans to deploy to the U.K. next month,” he said.

In a sign that military officials are proceeding with plans to show the plane overseas, four jets arrived at Patuxent River Naval Air Station Friday from Yuman, Ariz. in anticipation of the trip to Britain, officials said.
Before heading to Farnborough, the F-35 is expected to fly at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Britain.
The question has to be asked.

How can the USMC continue with flight operations when the USAF and USN has decided that its too risky?

The desperation coming out of the Commandant's office with regard to this airplane is palpable.

Its beyond obvious that the SecDef needs to step in to protect these pilots from Marine Corps leadership.