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Marine F-18 Ejection Review Board to Judge Major Simon

8/26/2026

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U.S. Marine Corps Major Jackson Simon ejected after his F-18 crashed near Rimrock Lake, Washington on June 13, 2026.
Body-camera footage showed Simon walking calmly toward a Yakima County deputy with a bloodied face.
A study of 1,710 ejections found 10.5% died and 29.8% suffered major injuries.
Officials have not confirmed power-line contact and are investigating.
Simon will face a review board that could strip his wings or impose probation.

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U.S. Marine Corps Major Jackson Simon ejected after his F-18 crashed near Rimrock Lake, Washington on June 13, 2026.
Body-camera footage showed Simon walking calmly toward a Yakima County deputy with a bloodied face.
A study of 1,710 ejections found 10.5% died and 29.8% suffered major injuries.
Officials have not confirmed power-line contact and are investigating.
Simon will face a review board that could strip his wings or impose probation.