News Topic: Air Force

Tuesday October 06 2009

Sessions Fights For Level Playing Field In Tanker Contest

In a speech today on the senate floor, Senator Jeff Sessions called on the Air Force to share Boeing's pricing data with Northrop Grumman/EADS. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by sheltiedad: It is well and good that Senator Sessions is speaking out in the tanker war.  We need a bull dog to keep the contest legal and honest.  Going… 2 Responses »
Friday October 02 2009

Talking Tanker On The Radio

Mobile County is running a tanker talk show to keep you updated on the latest developments of the contest. more »
3:29 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Thursday September 24 2009

Tanker Playing Field Will Be Tilted!

The Air Force says the playing field for the new tanker contest will be tilted! Check out the story to see who they say has the upper hand. more »
4:50 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by bigdaddy: All I know, is Boeing is a PROVEN MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR DECADES, AIRBUS, CAN THEIR PLANES FLY WITH HALF OF THE TAIL MISSING??????? 6 Responses »
Monday September 21 2009

Kennedy Weighs In On Tanker

Congressman Patrick Kennedy tours Brookley Field and throws in his two cents about the tanker contract. more »
4:09 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Wednesday September 16 2009

Air Force Will Choose Winner In Battle For The Tanker

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has restored the Air Force's authority to select the winner of the $40 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers between Boeing and Northrop Grumman. more »
8:56 AM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by RandyL: I think the billboards were left up intentionally so that it’s a reminder that they screwed up and that it’s going to be a serious issue if… 6 Responses »
Monday August 31 2009

Air Force Reduces Number Of Fighter Jets At Eglin AFB

The Air Force broke ground in March on a facility that will train Joint Strike Fighter pilots and maintainers. The base expected to get 100 jets, but will now only get 59. more »
7:58 AM
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By The Associated Press
Thursday June 18 2009

Riley Feeling Positive About Tanker Contest

Gov. Bob Riley left the Paris Air Show on Thursday feeling good about Mobile's chances of landing the $40 billion tanker contract for a second time. more »
2:39 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by bobcat: 14 other aerospace companies that could potentially locate operations in Alabama? That’s what I’ve been hoping to hear. More options on the… view »
Monday June 15 2009

Boeing Changes Strategy In Battle For The Tanker

Boeing says it plans to pitch tankers based on both the 777 and 767 when the $40 billion tanker contest resumes in a few weeks. more »
10:20 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by justme: Shame our President started out as a President of the People and turned into a President for the rich and big business, YES Boeing will get the Contract 4 Responses »
Tuesday May 26 2009

Foley Airman Killed In Afghanistan

Lt. Col. Mark Stratton killed in convoy attack on Memorial Day more »
5:33 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by rolltider: Thank you Lt. Col. Stratton for your ultimate sacrifice.  Also, many thanks and prayers to his family right now.  Your Mark is a hero as you… 3 Responses »
Thursday May 21 2009

Tanker Contest Could Resume “Within A Month Or So”

The Air Force is expected to resume control over the long-delayed competition between Northrop Grumman/EADS and Boeing. The new contract could be announced in the spring of next year. more »
1:27 PM
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By Reuters
Comment by framkly: Has anyone noticed all the billboards that read, ” Mobile home of the K45 tanker”. I wonder which gov. is paying for all the billboards. 4 Responses »
Thursday April 23 2009

Shelby & Sessions Meet With Gates About The Tanker

Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions met with Defense Secretary Robert Gates Thursday to talk about the $40 billion tanker contract. more »
4:23 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Wednesday April 22 2009

Artur Davis Supports A Spilt Tanker Contract

Davis says he's convinced that a split contract is the best chance of "building a tanker that will create thousands of new jobs in Mobile." more »
4:08 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by mob1: Well, lets just forget about a bidding proccess and letting the winner be victorious. NO not in a democratic administration we do not want to upset anyone.… 1 Responses »
Monday April 06 2009

Tanker Battle Still Going On

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates plans to try again this spring to award a new contract. more »
1:31 PM
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By Associated Press
Wednesday March 25 2009

F-22 Crashes Near Edwards Air Force Base

BREAKING NEWS The F-22 is the Air Force's new top-of-the-line fighter. more »
12:48 PM
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By The Associated Press
Monday March 23 2009

Injured Air Force Vet Re-Enlists From Hospital

Staff Sgt. David Fairchild survived his first tour of duty in Iraq, but almost didn’t survive a backyard campfire at his home in Ft. Walton Beach. more »
5:25 PM
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By Bob Lowry, USA Medical Center

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