{"id":2036776,"date":"2023-09-19T02:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-asks-public-for-help-after-f-35-goes-missing-in-mishap\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T02:07:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:07:19","slug":"us-military-asks-public-for-help-after-f-35-goes-missing-in-mishap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-asks-public-for-help-after-f-35-goes-missing-in-mishap\/","title":{"rendered":"US Military seeks public assistance in locating missing F-35 after incident."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-military-asks-public-for-help-after-f-35-goes-missing-in-mishap%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036776&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. Military Searches for Missing F-35 Stealth Fighter in South Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. military officials are on a mission \u2064to find a missing Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II\u200c stealth fighter in South Carolina, and they&#8217;re enlisting the public&#8217;s help.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Joint Base \u2062Charleston, an air\u2063 base\u200c in North Charleston, South Carolina, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TeamCharleston\/posts\/695420155942811?ref=embed_page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> on social media on Sept. 17 that they were trying to locate an \u2062F-35 that was involved in an incident that day. The pilot managed to eject safely and was taken to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-who-used-gorilla-glue-as-hair-spray-considers-suing-company-raises-thousands-in-gofundme-report\/\" title=\"Woman Who Used \u2018Gorilla Glue\u2019 As Hair Spray Considers Suing Company, Raises Thousands in GoFundMe: Report\">local medical facility<\/a> in stable condition.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The base\u200b is now urging the public to cooperate with military and civilian authorities as the search continues. If anyone has any information about the missing F-35,\u2063 they are encouraged to call the\u200d Base Defense Operations Center at 843-963-3600.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/search-on-for-a-missing-marine-corps-fighter-jet-in-south-carolina-after-pilot-safely-ejects-5493312\">Military Searches Near South Carolina Lakes for \u200bFighter Jet Whose Pilot Safely Ejected<\/a> &#8211; 9\/18\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/myocarditis-and-covid-19-vaccines-how-the-cdc-missed-a-safety-signal-and-hid-a-warning-5300341\">Myocarditis and COVID-19 Vaccines: How the CDC \u2062Missed a Safety Signal and Hid a\u200b Warning<\/a> &#8211; 9\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to a spokesperson for the base, Jeremy Huggins, the jet was left in autopilot mode, leaving the possibility that the F-35 is still airborne.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t know if the search parameters have shifted,\u201d Mr. Huggins told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.19fortyfive.com\/2023\/09\/the-u-s-military-is-asking-for-assistance-in-finding-a-missing-f-35-stealth-fighter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19FortyFive<\/a>, a military and defense news website.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The search for the F-35 is focused\u2064 on \u200cLake Moultrie and Lake Marion, as indicated by\u200d the missing plane&#8217;s location and trajectory, according to Senior Master Sgt. Heather Stanton at \u2062Joint Base Charleston.<\/p>\n<p>A South Carolina Law \u200dEnforcement Division helicopter has joined the search after the weather cleared in the area, \u2062said\u2063 Master Sgt. Stanton. Military officials have appealed for\u200b assistance from the public in locating the \u2063aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are still investigating the reason behind the pilot&#8217;s ejection.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), whose congressional \u200bdistrict includes Charleston and surrounding areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NancyMace\/status\/1703586534220255347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed her frustration<\/a> on X, formerly known as Twitter: \u201cHow in the [expletive] \u2064 do you lose an F-35? How is\u2064 there not a tracking device and \u2063we\u2019re asking the public to what, find a jet and turn it in?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>No further\u2063 details about the incident have been provided by the base.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Incidents<\/h2>\n<p>Over the years, Lockheed Martin has produced more than 1,000 F-35s, \u2062which are known for their exceptional stealth capabilities. The cost of each F-35\u2062 unit averages around $75 million,\u2063 according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airandspaceforces.com\/30-billion-f-35-deal-will-see-prices-rise-deliveries-dip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air and Space Forces Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported in 2021 that the F-35 program is the Department of\u2064 Defense&#8217;s most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-asks-public-for-help-after-f-35-goes-missing-in-mishap\/\" title=\"US Military seeks public assistance in locating missing F-35 after incident.\">expensive weapon system program<\/a> to date, with an estimated cost of about $1.7 trillion for the aircraft and all its systems.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This program\u200b is weighing\u2062 options to upgrade its engine and cooling system. But it hasn&#8217;t taken some important steps, \u2063such as fully assessing the costs and technical risks of the different options. DOD also doesn&#8217;t \u200cplan to manage the upgrades as a separate acquisition program. This would limit Congress&#8217;s insight into possible future cost increases,&#8221; the GAO stated in the report.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2064F-35 program\u200d is approximately 10 years behind schedule and roughly $183 billion over the original cost\u2064 estimates, according to the GAO. Recommendations have\u2062 been made on how\u2063 to\u200c handle the costs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, an F-35B crashed in Beaufort County, South Carolina, due to a manufacturing defect in the engine fuel tube. This was the first crash in nearly two decades\u200b of the program&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>Two years later, a Marines\u200b F-35B crashed in California after colliding\u200b with a K-130 plane\u200c during an air-to-air refueling operation. The pilot of that plane also ejected safely.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>3) What enhanced security protocols and measures should be implemented to prevent \u2064incidents like the disappearance of the F-35 in\u2062 the future<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He\u2064 Epoch Times, with the\u2063 incident and\u200c the\u2064 search\u2064 for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/f-35-fighter-jet-lost-in-mishap-prompting-questions-from-lawmakers\/\" title=\"Lawmakers question loss of F-35 fighter jet in mishap.\">missing fighter jet<\/a>. She \u200bcalled for a thorough investigation and \u2062emphasized the importance \u200bof safety and security protocols.<\/p>\n<p>This incident comes as a\u200b blow to the U.S. military, as the F-35B Lightning II\u200c is a state-of-the-art stealth fighter that plays a vital role in national defense. The F-35 program has been plagued \u2064with development and technical issues, but it still remains a crucial asset for the U.S. military.<\/p>\n<p>The search for the missing F-35 highlights the need\u2063 for improved security measures and \u200dprotocols for military aircraft. It raises \u2064questions about how an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-holds-military-drills-near-taiwan-as-biden-struggles-with-afghanistan-withdrawal\/\" title=\"China Holds Military Drills Near Taiwan as Biden Struggles With Afghanistan Withdrawal\">advanced fighter jet<\/a> \u2062like the F-35 can go missing and whether there are vulnerabilities in the system that need to be addressed.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for\u2064 military aircraft to \u2062go missing or face accidents during training exercises or missions. However, the loss of a high-profile fighter like the\u2063 F-35 raises concerns about the potential risks and consequences.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2064the search continues, it\u200d is important for the U.S. military to gather all \u2063available resources, including the expertise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"President Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">local law enforcement<\/a> and \u200bthe \u200dcooperation \u200dof the public. The successful \u2063recovery of the missing F-35 will require a \u200ccomprehensive and coordinated effort.<\/p>\n<p>The incident also serves as a reminder of\u2063 the sacrifices made by military personnel who put their lives\u2064 on the line to protect\u200c the nation. The pilot&#8217;s safe ejection and rescue are \u200ba testament to the training and skill\u2063 of \u200bthe men and women in uniform.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cconclusion, the search for the missing\u200d F-35 stealth fighter in South Carolina is\u200b a matter of utmost importance for the U.S. military.\u2064 The incident highlights the\u2062 need for \u2062enhanced security protocols and raises questions about the vulnerabilities in the system. The successful recovery\u200c of the fighter jet will require a \u200djoint effort from military and civilian authorities, \u200das well as \u200dthe cooperation of the public. It \u2064is crucial that the U.S. military learns from\u2063 this incident and takes necessary measures to \u2062ensure the safety and security of its aircraft in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>a training mission.&#8221; The officials stated that the safety of the pilot is their top priority and urged anyone with information to contact the base. 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