Virginian Pilot – The quick delivery of more than 50 tons of humanitarian aid to war-torn Georgia on Sunday left the crew of a Norfolk-based destroyer “extremely enthusiastic about the opportunity to help” and ready to do more.
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Navy Times – The Navyís traditionally safe P-3 Orion patrol aircraft community has suffered six in-flight mishaps this fiscal year ó including its first Class A mishap in at least 10 years. But despite a steady uptick in mishaps, and the December grounding of 39 P-3s because of fears that wing sections could break off in flight, Navy and civilian officials insist the Orion is still safe to fly.
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