Air Force One suffered $4 million in damages due to negligence by Boeing mechanics

Three Boeing mechanics working on the oxygen system of VC-25A, aka Air Force One, did not follow correct procedures and ended up contaminating the system, an Air Force investigation has concluded.

Air Force One on the ground
By SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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15th Attack Squadron marks 100th anniversary

The U.S. Air Force’s 15th Attack Squadron celebrated its 100th birthday on May 9 at Creech Air Force Base.

On May 9, 2017, the 15th ATKS celebrated their 100-year anniversary and reflected on the unit’s extensive and honorable heritage, which coincidentally, includes their use of airpower in nearly every major conflict of the 20th Century. This heritage is carried on in today’s fight with remotely piloted aircraft MQ-1 Predators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class James Thompson)
On May 9, 2017, the 15th ATKS celebrated their 100-year anniversary and reflected on the unit’s extensive and honorable heritage, which coincidentally, includes their use of airpower in nearly every major conflict of the 20th Century. This heritage is carried on in today’s fight with remotely piloted aircraft MQ-1 Predators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class James Thompson)