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New info reveals USAF general’s role in deescalating the 1983 War Scare

Posted on October 25, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. government has declassified the Soviet “War Scare” report on the 1983 War Scare. New information revealed that retired Lt. Gen. Leonard Perroots, then assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, U.S. Air Forces Europe, had acted out of his own instincts to stop the escalation of the crisis.

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U.S., Spain reach deal on clean-up of Palomares B-52 crash site

Posted on October 21, 2015October 20, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. government has finally agreed to do the final clean-up of the Palomares B-52 crash site in southern Spain, nearly fifty years since the bomber collided with a refueling tanker.

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U.S. veterans who defended Taiwan hold reunion

Posted on October 18, 2015October 18, 2015 by alert5

Sixteen veterans from the 2nd Missile Battalion, 71st Artillery Regiment, U.S. Army gathered at the Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Museum, Fort Sill to see the exhibit of their deployment to Taiwan in 1958-59.

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XH558’s National Tour this weekend

Posted on October 9, 2015 by alert5

XH558 will make two large orbital tours around the U.K. this weekend and here are the locations to view the iconic warbird on its last few flights. Hit the source for more details.