In late 2024, the Navy's TOPGUN pilot school initiated Project Odin's Eye to detect and treat brain injuries among fighter crew members, but kept it under wraps. This secrecy has prompted the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to investigate the project. Evidence shows that many pilots suffer mental health issues, including anxiety and PTSD, likely from cumulative sub-concussive brain injuries during their careers. Despite rising concerns and tragic incidents of suicides, the Navy continues to deny any connection between flying and brain injury risks.
The Navy's elite TOPGUN pilot school has conducted Project Odin's Eye to detect and treat brain injuries in fighters, hidden from much of the Navy.
House Committee Chairman James Comer emphasized the need for the warfighter to have full information on health risks from flying high-performance jets.
Pilot health issues range from insomnia to PTSD-like symptoms, often emerging after decades of operations, raising concerns about sub-concussive brain injuries.
Despite pilots' struggles post-service, the Navy maintains that there is no evidence linking flying to brain injury risks.
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