Posted on 03/07/2005 6:47:24 AM PST by Truth666
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers left Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Friday en route to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of an Air Expeditionary Force deployment, according to a Pacific Air Forces news release.
The release did not specify the number of B-2s deploying to Guam. The AEF deployments to Guam began in February 2004.
China? I doubt it. DPRK now there you might be on to something.
I don't think we're going to attack anyone. They are there to intimidate.
Nothing is sent to Guam unless there's a plan to use it - soon. Especially a B-2.
The big question of 2005: Someone is about to be bombed. But who?
How do you know this and why are you so sure?
With Russia threatening a pre-emptive strike since October 2003, it doesn't seem the best location for that...
That is a 500ft cliff at end of runway. We went below the rim after losing an engine on takeoff. Struggling to get above, we lost a second engine on final approach.
Looking at that Globe, you would think the Euroweenies would have some concerns about their appeasement approach with the Mullahs.....Totally bizarre!!!
We need more of these and other replacements for the B-52!
Ha Ha Ha, you are soooooo clever!!
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...Wanna bet our B-2's get to North Korean Nuclear Facilities before...
...HILLARY does..?
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Taiwan Straits
Now that would be news.
"There's a humongous dip in the runway..."
Going to and from Vietnam, you always knew when you landed at Guam even though half asleep. I have often wondered why they never fixed that dip.
Yeah, that's a sure bet. Actually, maybe that is the reason she cancelled her trip to North Korea. She knows something we don't.
Attention!! Hillary Rodham Clinton!!
Don't mess with North Korea -or- Nuclear Weapons!
TEAM AMERICA is Watching you!!
What other reason would be used for sending the Air Force's most expensive and strategic assest into a corrosive sea-air environment?
Then we have to pay to put up all those climate controlled shelters too.
Something's up.
Hillary is deeply saddened. :)
It wasn't the first time. B-2s have deployed to Guam back in 1998. Neither are they there in preparation for an attack on any nation. Think exercise.
Interesting. Could be just getting the black beauties out for a spin. Could also be things are heating up in Asia.
The deployment wasn't without cause either:
3/17/1998 - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) -- For the first time, the Air Force is deploying two B-2 Spirit bombers to a forward location to conduct sustained training operations. source
[snip] Kim Il-sung died in 1994 at age 82, and Kim Jong-il assumed control of the Party and state apparatus. Although the post of President was left vacant, and appears to have been abolished in deference to the memory of Kim Il-sung, Kim took the titles of General Secretary of the Party and chairman of the National Defense Commission, the real center of power in North Korea. In 1998 this position was declared to be "the highest post of the state," so Kim may be regarded as North Korean head of state from that date. [/snip] source 2
This exercised was shortly after the start of the "Sunshine talks" with South Korean President Kim Dae-jung which had as their provisions:
-Revival of the stalled inter-Korean dialogue through the exchange of high-level envoys and implementation of the 1991 Basic Agreement.
-Recognition of the importance of safeguarding national security and deterring North Korea.
-Commitment to providing $3.2 billion (75 percent) of the total project cost of building two light-water reactors in North Korea.
-Separation of politics from business. Simplification of legal procedures and lifting of investment ceilings on South Korean business operations in North Korea.
-Humanitarian food and agricultural aid to North Korea to enable it tide over famine and food crisis. Encouragement of family reunions.
-Government-level aid to North Korea to be extended on the principle of reciprocity. Given the existence of military tensions, no aid or cooperation to be extended unconditionally.
-Expanding North-South links beyond governmental agencies by including non-profits, private sector, and other civil society organizations.
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