Task and Purpose··Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:30 AM

Air Force buying up to 16,000 new helmets to replace 40-year-old model

Not all maneuvers are that aggressive, but over time the strain forces many fighter pilots out of the cockpit. A 2019 medical study reported neck pain as a significant health problem affecting 51% of fighter pilots, of whom 39% reported time lost from flying.

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