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January 11, 2011

NORAD Exercises Planned For Washington, D.C.

Overflights Planned To Begin Midnight Tuesday

The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct a three-day exercise -- Falcon Virgo 11-04 -- beginning about midnight Tuesday in the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.

First Time Such A Move Has Been Undertaken Over Land

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter was returned home to Fort Wainwright, AK, by the joint efforts of Soldiers and Airmen working in Eielson, AK, last month.

Bloggers Release Photos Prior To U.S. Official Visit

Photos and videos of China's J-20 stealth fighter, which the Chinese government says will be a direct rival to the U.S. F-22 Raptor, have been "leaked" from that country just prior to an official visit by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.