Amphib Shortfall Impacts Marine Aviation, Could Affect Army Aviators

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An amphibious ship shortfall is hampering Marine aviation efforts in the Pacific, according to a Marine Corps official, who added it could also impact Army aviators as that service rebalances its focus on the region. Marine aviators units in Hawaii face a "big challenge" trying to secure deck-landing qualifications, which they need to land on and take off from amphibious ships during the day, at night and during poor weather conditions, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, III Marine Expeditionary Force commander, said at an April 11 Defense Writers Group breakfast in Washington.