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U.S. Air Force: F-22 expected to be used in 'early days' of any Libyan no-fly zone
The Hill ^
| March 17, 2011
| John T. Bennett
Posted on 03/17/2011 3:40:35 PM PDT by EnjoyingLife
The Air Force's super-stealthy F-22 Raptor fighters likely would see their first combat action if a no-fly zone is set up by the U.S. and its allies over Libya, a senior defense official said Thursday.
Under questioning from Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said it would be his "expectation" that F-22 fighters "would be in use" during "the early days" of a no-fly zone mission.
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: f22; f22a; libya; noflyzone; nortonschwartz; raptor; saxbychambliss
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To: EnjoyingLife
The one word which defines this administration is:
IF.
To: EnjoyingLife
Wonderful. I’m sure that the Russians and Chinese will pay good money to Daffy to allow them to base their sensors in Tripoli to see what works best at detecting the F-22, along with SAM sites to get experience at trying to shoot it down.
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posted on
03/17/2011 3:43:34 PM PDT
by
PapaBear3625
("It is only when we've lost everything, that we are free to do anything" -- Fight Club)
To: EnjoyingLife
Breaking the UN has allready voted to enforce a NO fly zone!
To: EnjoyingLife
UN Security Counsel just approved the no fly zone
10 for
5 abstentions
0 no votes
Obama Fleeing the country for RIO tomorrow with this and Japan's problems facing him! What a putz! Anyone actually know why the idiot is going to Rio?
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posted on
03/17/2011 3:46:14 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: Red_Devil 232
Let the Egyptians enforce it. They have a good sized air force.
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posted on
03/17/2011 3:51:40 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
To: Red_Devil 232
"Obama Fleeing the country for RIO tomorrow with this and Japan's problems facing him! What a putz! Anyone actually know why the idiot is going to Rio?"
The Brazilians are having a sale on mirrors?
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posted on
03/17/2011 3:52:37 PM PDT
by
Skywarner
To: EnjoyingLife
Guess we should have made more of them.
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posted on
03/17/2011 3:54:16 PM PDT
by
pallis
To: PapaBear3625
>> Wonderful.
Exactly. Why announce the time and coordinates too? /s
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posted on
03/17/2011 3:55:01 PM PDT
by
Gene Eric
(*** Jesus ***)
To: Red_Devil 232
“Anyone actually know why the idiot is going to Rio?”
He heard the Brazilian boys are “fine.”
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:00:19 PM PDT
by
Levante
To: EnjoyingLife
I don’t know about the F22’s, I’d hope it will be the aircraft on the nearest Carrier, to get it on immediately.
Why wait for daylight, we have the GPS coordinates of each runway of each airfield in Libya. Take ‘em out.
Let’s git ‘er done!
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:08:07 PM PDT
by
Noob1999
(Loose Lips Sink Ships)
To: Red_Devil 232
” Anyone actually know why the idiot is going to Rio?”
Who cares? The more zero parties, the less he can screw up.
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:15:32 PM PDT
by
Jewbacca
(The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
To: PapaBear3625
Im sure that the Russians and Chinese will pay good money to Daffy to allow them to base their sensors in Tripoli to see what works best at detecting the F-22, along with SAM sites to get experience at trying to shoot it down. Well, that's Obama's plan too. The F-15 is a proven air superiority fighter...send them.
The F-22 is a when the shiite hits the fan fighter. You launch and take out the attacker's aircraft from beyond visual range. Do we really need to use it to sweep the airspace of 1970's era MiGs?
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:15:46 PM PDT
by
hattend
(Obama got his 3am call about Egypt. The call went right to the answering machine.- Sarah Palin)
To: Gene Eric
Ted Striker: “My orders came through. My squadron ships out tomorrow. We’re bombing the storage depots at Daiquiri at 1800 hours. We’re coming in from the north, below their radar.”
Elaine Dickinson: “When will you be back?
Ted Striker: I can’t tell you that. It’s classified.”
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:16:38 PM PDT
by
Crcl1
To: EnjoyingLife
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz
-
or as he was known in flight school
Snortin’ Norton
Go Air Force!!
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:16:50 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard .. Obama: Epic Fail or Bust!!!)
To: RetroSexual
The one word which defines this administration is: IF.IF.
Zatso? I think it's:
Unexpectedly...
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:17:52 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We are now in day 785 of our national holiday from reality. - It's never 3 AM at the White Hut)
To: EnjoyingLife
Obama can’t start a war this weekend, he has several parties to attend. Perhaps another time.
To: Crcl1
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:19:06 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
To: Red_Devil 232
Obama Fleeing the country for RIO tomorrow with this and Japan's problems facing him! What a putz! Anyone actually know why the idiot is going to Rio? He saw the Idiot Abroad episode from Rio?
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:19:36 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We are now in day 785 of our national holiday from reality. - It's never 3 AM at the White Hut)
To: Red_Devil 232
Anyone actually know why the idiot is going to Rio? Official reason: His daughter's spring break trip. (Although why you take pre-teen and teenagers to Rio is beyond me)
Real reason: Get the hell out of Dodge because he hates making decisions. Any time a crisis breaks out, you can count on Obama to disappear for a few days.
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posted on
03/17/2011 4:19:47 PM PDT
by
hattend
(Obama got his 3am call about Egypt. The call went right to the answering machine.- Sarah Palin)
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