1 min readBy Christian P. Martin
Why The US Navy Waited A Decade To Give Super Hornet Pilots The Air Force's Life-Saving Auto GCAS
The US Navy is finally bringing Auto-GCAS to its F/A-18 fleet, adding a critical layer of protection against potentially fatal ground collisions.

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When one makes the important decision to serve in the United States (US) military, they are making a choice that can have potentially life-threatening consequences. While the four military branches go to great lengths to make service member safety a top priority and build it into every billet and duty station, the risk remains an ever-present reality.
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- 57 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 19, 2026
- Byline
- Christian P. Martin
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- Simple Flying