The Air Force on Tuesday identified the airman who died at Andersen AFB, Guam, on Dec. 13 as 22-year-old SrA. Jeremy Jutba-Hake of Hawaii. Jutba-Hake, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan, collapsed during post-flight duties after a training mission. First responders took him to US Navy Hospital Guam, where he was pronounced dead at 7:12 p.m., according to a release. The cause of death is under investigation. “This is a tragic and sad time for Team Yokota and Team Andersen—we lost a true warrior, a wingman, and our friend. Jeremy was a devoted and passionate airman, always ready to go the extra mile to assist others and perform his absolute best,” said Col. Douglas DeLaMater, commander of the 374th Airlift Wing. Jutba-Hake joined the Air Force in December 2011. He was at Andersen supporting Operation Christmas Drop 2015.
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.