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July 07, 2010

TSA Tells Troops 'No Grenades On Commercial Flights'

Soldiers Often Pack Inert Battlefield Souveniers In Their Luggage

The Transportation Security Administration is reminding military members that explosives are not allowed on commercial flights. TSA spokesman Lauren Gaches said agency workers occasionally encounter servicemembers who have packed inert grenades or other prohibited items in their luggage.

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Tunisia Looks To Refurbish Twelve SH-60F Multi-Mission Helicopters

Aircraft Have Been Deemed Excess Defense Articles By The U.S. Government

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 30 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia. The country wants to refurbish 12 SH-60F Multi-Mission Utility Helicopters being provided as Excess Defense Articles.

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United Kingdom Seeks Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership

Program Presented To Congress July 1st Would Cost $390 Million

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 1 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for continued participation in the USAF/Boeing Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership.

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Flying A Desk During Drawdown Brings Its Own Challenges

Former Black Hawk Pilot Puts Knowledge To Use In Other Ways

Two-wheel landings on snowy Afghan ridge tops are more exciting, but managing the exodus of a 4,000-strong brigade during the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq provides its own challenges for one deskbound helicopter pilot with 82nd Airborne Division.

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