Afghan Outlook Bleak as Taliban Grabs Territory Oct 13, 2009
It waas on Felder's mission in Baghran that I saw a B-1 bomber destroy a mud house that militants had overrun, killing an apparently innocent elderly couple inside. "We moved into an area, secured it, at the loss of American lives and certainly Afghan lives, spending a great deal of money and making promises to civilians in the area," he said. (Fox News)
Thunderbirds roar and roll Sep 21, 2009
The high-tech plane with its white and black rotating radar dome is normally based in Alaska but was at Hickam Air Force Base yesterday, along with about two dozen Air Force aircraft -- including the B-1 Bomber and F-22 Raptor fighter -- at the "Wings Over the Pacific" open house ... The high-tech plane with its white and black rotating radar dome is normally based in Alaska but was at Hickam Air Force Base yesterday, along with about two dozen Air Force aircraft -- including the B-1 Bomber and... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Boeing's Albaugh Succeeds Carson at Helm of Delay-Plagued 787 Dreamliner Sep 1, 2009
Carson has worked at Boeing since 1973, when he was hired as a financial analyst on the B-1 bomber avionics program. He also had an earlier stint as a Boeing flight-line mechanic. (Bloomberg -- US)
Why did it take so long to catch spy for China? Jul 18, 2009
According to the US Justice Department, Mr. Chung sent 24 manuals relating to the B-1 Bomber. In fact, name a Rockwell/Boeing program from the F-15 to the B-52 to the Chinook helicopter and information about it was sent to the PRC.. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
U.S. to limit air power in Afghanistan - The Washington Times Jun 25, 2009
The militarys internal investigation of the May 4-5 engagement found that U.S. forces in the air and on the ground observed the rules of engagement, but three air strikes by a B-1 bomber did not follow operational directives laid down by then-Commander Gen. David McKiernan to first ensure civilians were not present. "Not applying all of that guidance likely resulted in civilian casualties," the report said. (AlertNet)
B-1 in Afghan civilian death incident is from Dyess Jun 24, 2009
The report contained only mild criticism of the B-1 bomber crew involved, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates earlier said there was no reason to punish any U.S. personnel. The B-1 bombed the targets in coordination with friendly forces on the ground, the report said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mount Rushmore to honor WWII code talkers July 3 Jun 23, 2009
Three American flags will be inside the B-1 bomber that will perform a 7 p.m. flyover at the memorial and will be given to the code talkers after the event. Hubbard, Morris and Willie were three of more than 400 Native Americans between 1942 and 1945 who used their Native language to develop highly accurate and efficient codes to transmit military information in the Pacific theater. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Military: B-1 airstrikes likely killed 26 civilians in Afghanistan Jun 21, 2009
It contained only mild criticism of the B-1 bomber crew involved, however, and the nation's top military official has already said there is no reason to punish any U.S. personnel. The report did not indicate whether the B-1 was assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, which has two squadrons of B-1s, or Dyess AFB in Texas, where the remaining B-1s in the U.S. fleet are based. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
* Mistakes likely in Afghan deaths Jun 21, 2009
An internal investigation of a May 4 battle with Taliban insurgents in western Afghanistan found US air crews and ground troops acted in line with the laws of armed conflict, but three air strikes by a B-1 bomber failed to adhere to US combat rules and orders ... The ground commander ordered the B-1 bomber to hit a building where he believed the insurgents had moved. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mistakes by US forces 'likely' caused Afghan deaths, according to probe Jun 20, 2009
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U.S. probe into deaths: Airstrikes 'appropriate' Jun 20, 2009
Report: Attacks by B-1 bomber "did not adhere to all of the specific guidance" ... The investigators found that although airstrikes during the day by FA-18s followed guidelines, later bombings by a B-1 bomber "did not adhere to all of the specific guidance.". (CNN -- World)
Report faults US warplane in Afghan deaths Jun 20, 2009
It contained only mild criticism of the B-1 bomber crew involved, however, and the nation s top military official has already said there is no reason to punish any US personnel. The report contains no surprises - US officials had already given rough estimates of the number of deaths - but provides a vivid narrative of a firefight that also killed five Afghan national police officers. (Boston Globe)
US admits mistakes in Afghan deaths Jun 20, 2009
During a May 4 battle with Taliban insurgents in western Afghanistan, US air crews and ground troops acted in accordance with the laws of armed conflict but three air strikes by a B-1 bomber "did not adhere to all of the specific guidance" under US combat rules, a military investigation concluded. "Not applying all of that guidance likely resulted in civilian casualties," said a summary of the probe released on Friday. (India Times, India)
Military: U.S. Strikes Killed Civilians Jun 20, 2009
It is most likely that the deaths 00004000 occurred during three bombing runs by a B-1 bomber. Those are the conclusions of a report issued Friday following a lengthy investigation. (CBS News)
U.S. acknowledges Afghan civilian deaths Jun 19, 2009
" Mullen said the report will show there are a number of challenges, including some training issues, that have to be addressed. He would not go into detail. Questioned about disciplinary action possibly being taken against troops involved in the fight, Mullen was adamant the U.S. troops will be cleared. "I found nothing that would lead me to take any specific action along the lines of what you're asking," he said. The battle "was very intense" and was "handled very well by the young captain on... (CNN -- International)
Report on Afghan attack criticizes training Jun 18, 2009
Sometime after the firefight had ended, gun camera video from a U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber had identified what appeared to be a large number of Taliban fighters regrouping outside a building at a nearby compound. Building contained civiliansThe B-1 then dropped a 2,000-pound bomb leveling the building, which was later determined to contain dozens of civilians. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Better training urged in Afghan investigation Jun 18, 2009
Before the battle was over, troops called in F-18 fighter jet air strikes as well as help from the B-1 bomber, coordinating with the ground commander to strike a half-dozen targets, the US officials have said. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jun 16, 2009
Danny Brewer delivered like a B-1 bomber and Jason West sent his foe south to the Land of Nod during non-stop ring excitement Saturday at the Team Rouse Fight Night. Hundreds of anxious fans jammed into the Washington County Fairgrounds to watch 11 kickboxing matches, including a slugging showdown between two long-time Team Rouse teammates, Dallas Smith and Houston Stout. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Source: US broke bombing rules in Afghanistan Jun 4, 2009
Before the battle was over, troops called in F-18 fighter jet airstrikes as well as help from a B-1 bomber, coordinating with the ground commander to strike a half-dozen targets including buildings and a tree grove insurgents were firing from or massing in, the U.S. has said. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
U.S. Made Significant Errors in Afghan Strikes: Report Jun 4, 2009
Video taken from a B-1 bomber, however, had clearly shown there were Taliban fighters in the targeted buildings, a spokeswoman said. "We were called in to support Afghan forces on the ground under fire," Lt. Cmdr. (Newsmax)
U.S.: Afghan Civilian Deaths Closer To 20 May 21, 2009
Afghanistan Claims 140 Died In Early May Attack; Roadside Bomb Kills 2 Americans. An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard near the site of a road side bomb blast on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, May 20, 2009. (CBS News -- World)
NBC: U.S. inquiry rebuts Afghan claims on airstrike deaths May 20, 2009
Gun camera video from B-1 bomberBut according to U.S. officials, gun camera video from the B-1 bomber responsible for the strike shows a large number of Taliban fighters "regrouping" in a compound after a firefight with U.S. Marines and Afghan security forces, then entering two separate buildings. The B-1 dropped two 2,000-pound bombs on the buildings, U.S. officials told NBC's Jim Miklaszewski. (MSNBC -- International)
Official: U.S. undermined by civilian casualties May 19, 2009
The firepower included two 2,000-pound bombs dropped by a B-1 bomber. Other bombs dropped in eight runs between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. included 500-pound GBU-12s and GBU-38s. (AZCentral -- News)
Bomber fleet is still on the radar May 18, 2009
More importantly, though, is the fact that current B-1 bomber currently hosted at Ellsworth is aging. The fleet is about 20 years old now; imagine expecting as much from a 20-year pickup truck as the military does from the B-1. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gates appears to soften stand on new bomber May 15, 2009
The B-1 bomber, which has been a workhorse in both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is now more than 20 years old. Gates has said the military needs to shape itself to meet future smaller-scale conflicts like those in Iraq and Afghanistan rather than put too much emphasis on expensive weapons systems to fight large-scale wars. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ellsworth Task Force looks to join fight to save next generation bomber May 12, 2009
Task force chairman Chris Lien said the move against the next-generation bomber reminds him of a decision by the administration of President Jimmy Carter to stop the B-1 bomber program in the late 1970s. President Ronald Reagan recognized the value of the B-1 and restored its funding, but development was delayed and costly, Lien said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Defense cut proposals include next-generation bomber Apr 7, 2009
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., in a news release said Gates list, while not the last word, reminds us that it s more important than ever to make sure the B-1 bomber program is sustained and improved ... Ellsworth Task Force Vice Chairman Bruce Rampelberg said the B-1 bomber system continues to be the workhorse bomber for the Air Force in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Congressional earmarks: Pros and cons “ and South Dakotas cut Mar 11, 2009
16 for the B-1 bomber 16-carry adapter weapons initiative. Herseth, Johnson, Thune. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
