It sounds very much like WND misinterpreted an old bulletin that *was* sent out to our air bases back in 2003. In that case, the rocket was found outside a Saudi airbase.
I searched but did not find this article and I am not certain about posting from WND.
I am taking this is a grain of salt the size of Farah's ego, which is rather large....
Considering the source (WND) and the "writer" (Farah), which should be taken skeptically.
Got away??!! Why??!! What kind of security is that?
Oh, no - the dreaded 7-engine approach. LOL.
Related?
AWACS Plane Lands Safely After Distress Call Reported
http://www.channeloklahoma.com/news/4752346/detail.html
OKLAHOMA CITY -- An AWACS plane landed safely Thursday at Tinker Air Force Base after an in-flight emergency was reported.
Few details were available about the distress call that was made to the control tower. U.S. Air Force officials have not commented about the trouble reported on the communications plane.
Authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon that the aircraft landed safely.
I bet they have fingerprints on that rocket launcher. Maybe cigarette butts on the road and so, DNA. They'll get them.
This is the second time I've seen a story about this, yet as far as I know, nothing about it has been published or aired on our local media. Pinging PhiKapMom to see if I missed something.
Article does not say whether it contained a live round or not.
One thing that has been going on here, off and on for quite awhile, are various anti-terror drill. I wonder if someone caught wind of some of those and got their wires crossed?
"Three men described as Middle Eastern-looking..."
Right in the first sentence - that cannot be right...
Keeping us calm?? Much more going on we don't EVER HEAR 'bout...except when some American happens to see or hear it...then reports seem to appear especially here at FR. Thank God for the internet...
David Hackworth reported the same thing earlier in the week. http://www.sftt.us/cgi-bin/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=Unlisted%2edb&command=viewone&id=36
TEAM TINKER BATTLE STAFF DIRECTIVE (BSD) BSD # 41
DTG 140825L Jul 05L OPR: All SUSPENSE: Upon receipt
SUBJECT: BSD# 40 Amendment
SITUATION: On 14 Jul 05, three individuals were observed outside of the perimeter of Tinker AFB, OK. They were looking through binoculars, taking pictures and one appeared to be holding a large weapon at chest level. The weapon appeared to be aimed towards a low flying aircraft. The three individuals were described as being of Middle Eastern decent and left the area when approached. The weapon was later identified as a rocket launcher (MANPAD) and the low flying aircraft to be a B-1 Bomber. FBI in Oklahoma City and AFOSI determined the threat to be credible. Due to this and other recent incidents and security concerns surrounding Tinker AFB, OK, the potential for suspicious activity in the Tinker AFB (TAFB) Area of Responsibility (AOR) has increased. While there is no specific threat information directed towards the TAFB AOR, it is imperative that all personnel remember their responsibilities to report any and all suspicious activity they observe.
MISSION: The Eagle Eyes (EE) program is the USAF mechanism for early detection of criminal and terrorist threats. All personnel stationed at TAFB must be reminded about the EE program and reporting criteria.
TASK:
1. Personnel must remain vigilant during their daily activities; take note of any abnormal activities/personnel and immediately up-channel EE reportable criteria as listed below.
2. UCC’s will keep EE criteria accessible as a reference to facilitate rapid communication with law enforcement personnel as needed. The following information must be communicated to TAFB personnel as soon as possible:
TAFB personnel are reminded to keep a look out for any of the following suspicious behaviors:
SURVEILLANCE: Someone recording or monitoring activities, including the use of cameras (both still and video), note taking, drawing diagrams, writing on maps, or using binoculars or any other vision-enhancing devices.
ELICITATION: Anyone or any organization attempting to gain information by mail, fax, telephone, or in person about military operations or people.
TESTS OF SECURITY: Any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers or procedures.
ACQUIRING SUPPLIES: Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, uniforms, decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or equipment to manufacture them) or any other controlled items.
SUSPICIOUS PERSONS OUT OF PLACE: People who don’t seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishments, or anywhere else. This also includes suspicious individuals outside TAFB’s perimeter fence, those stopped along any adjacent roads, such as Hwy 193, Riverdale Road, I-84 and I-15. Pay particular attention to individuals who appear to be out of place either on or off the installation
DEPLOYING ASSETS: People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is the last opportunity to alert authorities before terrorism occurs.
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS; UCC report acknowledgement of this tasking to your Battlestaff Rep. Immediately report suspicious incidents to the LE desk at 801-777-3056.
UCC REQUIREMENT: Ensure this information reaches all levels within your unit. Contact your Battlestaff representative to confirm receipt and compliance in notifying all personnel.
BSD APPROVED BY: Battlestaff Mission Director.
I'm sure such cruel hoaxes give families and friends who are connected with loved ones on airplanes or on military bases a horrible turn in the stomach when they read this irresponsible stuff.
This is sick stuff, if untrue. Farah should go the way of that other whacko whose stuff appeared on this forum before he was banned.....Justin Raimondo.
Leni
Don't Air Force bases have security helicopters?
It sounds very much like WND misinterpreted an old bulletin that *was* sent out to our air bases back in 2003. In that case, the rocket was found outside a Saudi airbase.