Debrief: Readiness—Or Lack Of It—Shapes Navy Thinking On Next-Gen Aviation

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“We've stalled” on naval aviation readiness, says Vice Adm. Doug Verissimo, commander of the Naval Air Forces.

Credit: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sylvie Carafiol
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