Inclement Weather Prevented Raptors, F-16s From Joining In
Airmen aboard a B-2 Spirit tested their endurance in a 24-hour,
8,000-mile mission to Alaska and back to Guam March 12, in an
exercise showcasing US commitment to peace and stability throughout
the Pacific region.
Idea Draws Strong Opposition From Pentagon, Splits
Lawmakers
As a solution to the ongoing controversy about replacing the US'
aerial tanker fleet, Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), the chairman of the
House defense appropriations subcommittee, has proposed including a
provision in a defense bill that would split production of new
tankers between top bidders Boeing and Northrop Grumman-EADS, the
Kansas City Star reports.
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