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To: HiJinx

Have you seen this?

The system is utilized by the U.S. Air Force, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a number of missions including detection of drug smuggling and preservation of the air sovereignty of the continental United States.

According to Exelis Systems Corporation, the company that built and jointly maintains TARS with the U.S. Air Force, the government has ordered a complete shutdown of Aerostat flight operations.


65 posted on 01/28/2013 10:59:58 AM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: SandRat

Yes, I saw it.
I added my keyword.
If it’s being replaced, that’s okay.


99 posted on 01/28/2013 6:29:46 PM PST by HiJinx (The New Year is here; to all Men Good Cheer. (Last one out, turn out the lights.))
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