V-22 Crash Pilots Face Discipline Hearing

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AOL Defense says the Marines will alter flight training on the V-22 Osprey after the Morocco crash. FlightGlobal quotes the Marines as saying that an ill-advised turn in a strong tail wind caused the crash. The Hill says the V-22 report paves the way for Japan operations and says the pilots face disciplinary action. Navy Times says the aircraft could become part of the carrier mission (paywall).

The Pentagon issues new social media rules, according to Defense Tech.