Defense Department Briefing
2012-05-15T18:39:26-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/359/306030-m.jpgPentagon spokeperson Captain John Kirby and Acting Assistant Defense Secretary George Little held a press briefing with the media. They announced that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is ordering the Air Force to accelerate installation of a backup oxygen system for the F-22 Raptor. The Defense Secretary is also limiting these flights to regions where pilots can quickly land and has requested a monthly progress report from the Air Force on the F-22 status. Air Force pilots have complained of oxygen-deficient problems with the stealth fighter.
Pentagon spokeperson Captain John Kirby and Acting Assistant Defense Secretary George Little held a press briefing with the media. They… read more
Pentagon spokeperson Captain John Kirby and Acting Assistant Defense Secretary George Little held a press briefing with the media. They announced that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is ordering the Air Force to accelerate installation of a backup oxygen system for the F-22 Raptor. The Defense Secretary is also limiting these flights to regions where pilots can quickly land and has requested a monthly progress report from the Air Force on the F-22 status. Air Force pilots have complained of oxygen-deficient problems with the stealth fighter. close
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