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Admiral: Despite crashes, naval aviation isn’t in crisis

By Jamie McIntyre

Published August 18, 2016 4:38pm ET

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Admiral: Despite crashes, naval aviation isn’t in crisis — Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker said despite a series of high-profile crashes, well-publicized readiness problems and delays in replacing older aircraft with new F-35s, the trends are in the right direction. (AP Photo) | Rick Bowmer

The three-star admiral in charge of Naval Air Forces says while he’s facing challenges, naval aviation is not in crisis.

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