Who Wants A Tanker Split?
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 6:45 pm
A high ranking Florida Congressman is reportedly asking the Air Force to split the multi-billion dollar tanker deal!
Splitting The Tanker Contract
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 3:32 pm
An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.
Tankers Takeover Brookley
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 6:40 pm
Click on this story to get the latest information on the Air Force Tanker contract and see NEW pictures of Brookley's future.
2 Pilots Dead In Mississippi Air Force Crash
Wed, April 23, 2008 - 5:15 pm
A T-38C Talon similar to the one year see here crashed at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Two pilots have died. This is the third plane from the base to crash since January.
Boeing Backers Named Porkers Of The Month
Tue, April 22, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Citizens Against Government Waste named Congressmen Norm Dicks and Todd Tiahrt "Porkers of the Month" for threatening to reverse the $40 billion Air Force tanker contract.
Gates: Air Force Not Carrying It’s Weight
Mon, April 21, 2008 - 1:10 pm
During a speech in Alabama, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Air Force is not doing enough to help in Iraq and Afghanistan, complaining that some military leaders are "stuck in old ways of doing business."
Second Air Force Drone Washes Ashore
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 12:10 pm
Coast Guard and Air Force tell News 5 a second drone has washed up on shore, about 300 yards east of Fort Morgan.
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Crashed Air Force Drone Found Near Fort Morgan
Wed, April 09, 2008 - 5:25 pm
The Air Force says the drone was probably shot down by pilots during training. It was found by two men on Spring Break.
NG/EADS & Air Force Fighting Tanker “PR Protest”
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 9:51 am
Northrop Grumman and the Air Force have asked the government to dismiss key pieces of what they call Boeing's public relations protest of the $40 billion tanker contract.
Pilot Sues Boeing
Tue, March 25, 2008 - 12:36 pm
An Air National Guard pilot is suing Boeing Corp. over the crash of an F-15C Eagle he was flying on a training mission.
Mobile Ready For Change
Fri, March 21, 2008 - 8:48 am
After losing thousands of jobs when Brookley Field closed in the late 1960's, industry in the Port City is booming thanks to recent development.
Northrop Lands $20M Deal
Fri, March 14, 2008 - 7:50 am
Moss Point, Mississippi focus of new Northrop Grumman contract with Defense Department.