May 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO North Dakota’s uncongested airspace and tumultuous weather conditions make the state an ideal spot for a civilian drones test site, say officials who are leading the campaign to land the federal project. Continue Reading
May 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO North Dakota’s uncongested airspace and tumultuous weather conditions make the state an ideal spot for a civilian drones test site, say officials who are leading the campaign to land the federal project. Continue Reading
May 23, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK North Dakota’s governor and congressional delegation say they will continue to push for a new air refueling tanker mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Continue Reading
May 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
TOPEKA, Kan. Wichita’s McConnell Air Force Base has been selected to be the main operating base for the Air Force’s new KC-46A air refueling tanker. Continue Reading
May 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic
RAPID CITY (AP) The military’s plan to furlough civilian employees to save money will affect an estimated 566 workers at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
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May 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS, N.D. The Grand Forks Air Force Base has a new commander. Continue Reading
May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE — Grand Forks Air Force Base already has absorbed some $800,000 in financial cuts as a result of the federal budget sequester that began last month. But they might be difficult to notice. Continue Reading
May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON The general who commands the nation’s nuclear forces said Thursday he has ordered further review of failings discovered among Air Force officers who operate nuclear missiles. But he told Congress Thursday he was not alarmed by their shortcomings. Continue Reading
May 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. An Air Force decision on its plan to more than triple the airspace that can be used in training exercises for Dakotas-based B-1 and B-52 bombers is expected in March, Air Force chief of staff Gen. Mark Welsh said Wednesday. Continue Reading
May 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON The Air Force stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control and, if necessary, launch nuclear missiles after a string of unpublicized failings, including a remarkably dim review of their unit’s launch skills. The group’s deputy commander said it is suffering “rot” within its ranks. Continue Reading
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