Pilot Killed in New Mexico Air Show Crash Instructed ‘Top Gun’ Actors
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Pilot Killed in New Mexico Air Show Crash Instructed ‘Top Gun’ Actors

Charles Thomas “Chuck” Coleman was a flight instructor who prepared actors for the 2022 action movie “Top Gun: Maverick,” which starred Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.
Facing Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Modernize Its Ships
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Facing Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Modernize Its Ships

A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy remains lashed to big shipbuilding programs driven by tradition, political influence and jobs.
As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force
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As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force

The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.