Rescue crews recovered the body of a missing F-16 pilot in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a base release. Matthew J. LaCourse, 58, was an Air Force civilian pilot assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron at Tyndall AFB, Fla. LaCourse, a 1978 Air Force Academy graduate, retired as a lieutenant colonel after more than 22 years of service. The base lost contact with his F-16 around 9 a.m. on Nov. 6 and search and rescue crews immediately were dispatched to the aircraft’s last known location. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family members of our fallen teammate as they struggle through this extremely difficult time,” states the release. The cause of the crash is not yet known, but an investigation is underway.
Boeing Claims Progress on T-7 and Other Challenged Programs
April 25, 2025
Boeing appears to have become to overcome the problems that led to billions in losses on fixed-price defense contracts in recent years, point the company back toward profitabily, says Boeing president and CEO Kelly Ortberg.