The US Navy’s renowned Top Gun program, popularized by the Tom Cruise movies, comes with a heavy price for its elite pilots. These highly-skilled individuals endure significant mental and physical strain that can lead to neurological issues and depression. Tragically, some have even taken their own lives. This worrying trend has caught the attention of the US Congress, which has called for the Navy to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Our France 2 colleagues, including FRANCE 24’s Lauren Bain, have the latest on this important story.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20250426-the-hidden-battle-of-top-gun-elite-pilots-suffer-mental-and-physical-toll
The Unseen Struggles of Top Gun: The Physical and Mental Strains Faced by Elite Pilots
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