Bush looks back in goodbye from Peru Nov 23, 2008
Yet on the way to Lima on Air Force One, another foreign policy adviser to Bush, Dennis Wilder, was talking in past tense, reviewing Bush's efforts in the region. "I think he would say that he worked hard to understand this region, worked hard to build really strong relationships with leaders," Wilder said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Thomas L. Friedman: We found the WMD Nov 23, 2008
Just get me a Supreme Court justice and a Bible, and let's swear in Barack Obama right now - by choice - with the same haste we did - by necessity - with LBJ in the back of Air Force One. Unfortunately, it would take too long for a majority of states to ratify such an amendment. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Bush pushes economy, N. Korea progress Nov 22, 2008
Aboard Air Force One en route to Peru, Bush aides outlined modest goals, but ones that could still be marked as progress in what will likely be the president's last foreign trip. Bush is meeting with leaders of the four countries that have joined the U.S. in prodding North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program. (MSNBC -- International)
Front row for history Nov 20, 2008
We watched as Air Force One landed at nearby Andrews Air Force Base, and a grim-faced entourage headed by newly-sworn in President Lyndon Johnson and newly-widowed Jacqueline Kennedy got off the plane. President Kennedy s coffin was loaded onto one helicopter, and the rest of the presidential party got onto another. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Past Picks: Overlooked potboiler should hold your attention Nov 15, 2008
Before he would conquer the American market with the superior political thriller In the Line of Fire, and the flag-waving actioner Air Force One, German director Wolfgang Petersen ( Das Boot ) helmed a highly overlooked potboiler featuring the kind of inbred tension and suspense for which he has since become well known. There s nothing remotely groundbreaking about Shattered (1991), and it borrows liberally from a host of other recent ventures into neo-noir territory. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
For Obama and family, a personal transition Nov 14, 2008
Although he does not yet have access to Air Force One, he now rides in an armored government limousine, complete with the war wagon and other motorcade vehicles zipping through red lights with traffic blocked. Although the Secret Service long ago set up concrete barriers around his house here, they expanded their perimeter by several blocks after the election and brought in explosive-sniffing dogs. (International Herald Tribune)
Back of the bus to Air Force One Nov 12, 2008
What happened to our wonderful nation on Tuesday, Nov. 4, can be summed up with the following statement: From the back of the bus - to Air Force One. Wow. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
VFW Post to celebrate 45th anniversary Nov 12, 2008
He was the former Air Force One pilot and military aide to President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Cross has published his book, Around The World With LBJ, which tells about 'his wild ride as Air Force One pilot, White House aide and personal confidant to the late president. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Dog bites reporter: Is that news? Nov 10, 2008
In this Feb. 29, 2008 file photo, President Bush and his dog Barney steps from Air Force One after arriving in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Duane A. Laverty, File) Barney won't have to worry about bothersome reporters much longer. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
OF COURSE RACE MATTERED Nov 9, 2008
Well, there will be a black man riding in Air Force One. Like the Wicked Witch of the West, those yokels "have no power here" - Obama does. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Nigeria: All Hail Barack Obama Nov 9, 2008
When Kenyan MPs (months before the election) called for an airport in the west of the country to be upgraded for Air Force One (U.S. Presidential Plane) to land and take off from it, in case Barack Obama wins the US elections and wants to visit, I knew then that the ruler of the world will soon be elected. When Gallup Polls conducted in 70 countries from May to September 2008 revealed widespread international support for Barack Obama over John McCain in the U.S. presidential election (World... (AllAfrica.com)
Islands unlikely as 2nd home for Obama Nov 8, 2008
But despite the wishes of President-elect Barack Obama's supporters in his Island home, the 5,000 miles between Hawai'i and Washington, D.C., and the 10 hours needed to fly each way even in Air Force One make it unlikely that Honolulu would serve as a White House of the Pacific. "It will be difficult because of the mere geographic isolation of our islands," said State Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Deceny of George W. Bush Nov 8, 2008
But Air Force One -- normally seen swooping into battleground states for rallies during presidential elections -- was mainly parked during this campaign. President Bush appeared with John McCain in public a total of three times -- and appeared in McCain's rhetoric as a foil far more often than that. (Townhall.com)
Cecil Stoughton, 88, photographer for JFK Nov 7, 2008
In one of the most famous images of the 20th century, Mr. Stoughton captured the swearing-in of Lyndon Johnson aboard Air Force One after the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 ... NEW YORK - Cecil Stoughton, the chief photographer for the Kennedy White House, who documented its glittering public moments and its candid private ones and who captured its sudden end in one of the signal images of the 20th century - Lyndon B. Johnson's swearing-in as president aboard Air Force One on Nov.... (Boston Globe)
Emanuel to be Obama's White House chief of staff Nov 7, 2008
"The job is one of the most important if not the most important in the White House after the president and vice president. Perhaps the most crucial role is managing the president's schedule, deciding which issues and which people reach him and which don't."You decide who gets into the Oval Office, who gets on Air Force One," Panetta said."President-elect Obama will soon find, even if he had 48 hours in the day, it's not enough for all the people who want to see him, all the memos he wants to... (Anchorage Daily News)
Election a boost to Oregon State hoops Nov 7, 2008
Executive privilege exempts Air Force One from any normal NCAA recruiting rules. (Says NCAA spokesman Erik Christianson: "Certainly, Air Force One can't be used for an official visit. But there's no prohibition on a coach casually mentioning a name."). (USA Today -- Sports)
And the winner is..... Nov 7, 2008
During the White House transition in January, one story proved irresistible to many conservative pundits: Departing Clinton staffers had gone on a wild rampage and trashed or vandalized the White House, even looting Air Force One ... (The looting of Air Force One had also been denied months ago by officials at Andrews Air Force base Kansas City Star, 2/9/01). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
College Basketball Preview - Mountain West Conference Nov 6, 2008
It all starts at the top with a successful head coach in Lon Kruger and continues on with one of the most consistent performers in the league in Wink Adams. It won't be a walk in the park for UNLV though because BYU also boasts one of the top players in the conference in Lee Cummard. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Japan's Obama town celebrates namesake's victory Nov 6, 2008
The Kenyan ambassador to Japan, Dennis N.O. Awori, swept into town and said his country was considering building a special airport near Obama's ancestral village so he could fly in on Air Force One. Obama's father was from Kenya. (Yahoo News)
Photographer who took LBJ's swearing-in photo dies Nov 5, 2008
Cecil Stoughton, the White House photographer who shot the iconic image of Lyndon B. Johnson taking the oath of office aboard Air Force One, has died ... Cecil Stoughton, the White House photographer who shot the iconic image of Lyndon B. Johnson taking the oath of office aboard Air Force One, has died ... His famous picture of Johnson's grim swearing-in ceremony in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, shows Johnson in the cramped Air Force One airplane cabin with Jacqueline Kennedy at his side. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Crowds cheer at Missouri Capitol for Palin (5811) Nov 5, 2008
He even had to fly back to Missouri on Air Force One with Pres. Bush and discuss the issues surrounding the financial industry. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Tell us: How do you feel at the moment? Nov 5, 2008
Air Force One will be replaced by a Chevy Caprice on 24 s painted sparkly purple with loud rap music blasting from the speakers. the presidential address will start with WHAT S UP MY N. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Historic win sparks joy in Obama's Kenyan village Nov 5, 2008
For now, Obama's relatives in Kenya are still trying to take it all in -- and planning for his first visit on Air Force One. In Kogelo, the tiny village in western Kenya where Obama's 87-year-old grandmother lives, well-wishers and family members revelled in the moment. (International Herald Tribune)
Voters have a choice today: Lots of free stuff Nov 4, 2008
Then, theres Cristophe Schatteman, a top hair stylist known for giving former president Bill Clinton a $200 haircut on Air Force One. His salons in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Beverly Hills and Orange County, Calif. (Florida Today)
Kenyans find hope in Obama candidacy Nov 3, 2008
As president, Mr. Obama could begin to change some of that, "by simply landing with Air Force One at Kisumu Airport in his first year in office," said Mr. Onyango, who is married with three children. "All these American presidents have been skipping Kenya for years. When [former President Bill Clinton] came to Africa, he went to Uganda. When [President Bush] came, he went to Uganda and Tanzania and sidestepped Kenya," Mr. Onyango recalled. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The name's Bond, Clive James Bond Nov 2, 2008
Even the President of the United States has to share Air Force One with the press. He, or it might eventually be she, isn't allowed to get rich in office, and presumably wouldn't want to. (BBC News -- UK)
ABCNEWS: Obama's New Attack on Those Who Don't Want Higher Taxes: 'Selfishness'... Nov 1, 2008
They were told there was no longer room for them on Obama One, his cheap imitation of the real Air Force One, adorned with adolescent and self worshiping versions of the presidential seal and other foolish tapestry. A nearly extinct version of a journalist dared to ask the lunatic Joe Bidden a few hard questions, and her entire news organization was summarily banned from any further access to The One. (The Drudge Report)
Dismembered man's aunt disputes self-defense argument Nov 1, 2008
His family said he had hoped to join the Air Force one day. Jill Taylor disputed rumors that her nephew was a Bulldog gang member. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Best on-screen presidents Oct 30, 2008
Ford's President Marshall in "Air Force One" (1997) kicks butt when Russians hijack his plane. WINNER Ford, by a landslide. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gold-paved highways Oct 29, 2008
Click on Air Force One, the president's $325 million airplane. The program asks: "Quantity?". (CNN -- World)
Michelle shops at J. CREW, buys online... Oct 28, 2008
Obama is a FANTASTIC politician, nobody better except maybe Clinton, but he has NO RECORD as a public servant, and deserves more scrutiny before given the keys to Air Force One. My wife had to do 2 years of student teaching and credentials classes just to teach 2nd graders. (The Drudge Report)
ABC will not air Obama ad... Oct 28, 2008
Go ahead and put the "real" presidential seal on his podium and start using the "real" Air Force One and park the Obama One. Why bother with the election anyway. (The Drudge Report)
Air Force travels to West Point to take on Army Oct 28, 2008
Following a three-and-out and punt by Air Force on it's first drive, Army moved the ball to the Air Force one when Zanotti picked up a fumble from quarterback Carson Williams and return it 98 yards for a touchdown. Army never recovered, as Air Force scored 36 points in the second quarter to take a commanding 43-0 halftime lead. (Airforcesports.com)
Troopergate doesn't faze Palin approval rating Oct 26, 2008
Welcome Outsiders wrote on Oct 25, 2008 4:16 AM:" If you believe everything you read, then you would know that Barack is being accused of not even being a US citizen. You guys are worried about Palin's clothes, her makeup, her shoes, and don't even know what is going on in your own party. Have you even looked at some of the facts or accusations about him?? They are building a new runway in Kenya so Air Force One can land there. Does that not even concern you just a little?? Think about it. At... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Charlemagne: Preparing for a new president Oct 25, 2008
The choice of Prague honours Europe s triumph over Soviet repression, television reporters intone, as Air Force One banks majestically in the winter sunshine. (Few mention a more prosaic explanation: that the Czechs hold the rotating presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2009. (The Economist)
Harrison Ford Wins Presidential Poll Oct 25, 2008
Harrison Ford played a tough-as-nails president who fought off hijackers in 1997 s Air Force One. Now the actor has topped Moviefone. (Fox News)
Scoop on Palin's Hollywood prospects Oct 25, 2008
Harrison Ford, who played a president fighting airplane hijackers in 1997s Air Force One topped a list of fictional movie presidents people would most like to lead the U.S., according to a Moviefone. com poll. (MSNBC -- News)
More of this story Oct 24, 2008
Sullivan, who earlier in the debate had mentioned a discussion he said he had with Pickens while flying aboard Air Force One, said he also had talked energy with Pickens on other occasions and had records to prove those meetings occurred. To say I don t know T. Boone Pickens. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The Invisible Man Of Campaign '08 Oct 23, 2008
It was closed to press coverage, but afterwards, the two men rode back to the airport together and were seen for a few seconds on the tarmac shaking hands and patting one another on the back before the president boarded Air Force One. Since that day, Mr. Bush has been persona non grata for the McCain campaign - though he did do three more fund-raisers for his would-be Republican successor, all behind closed doors. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Harrison Ford voted best movie president: poll Oct 23, 2008
Reuters The film 'Air Force One' featuring Gary Oldman (L) as a Russian terrorist and Harrison Ford (R) as Commander ... Harrison Ford, who played a U.S. president fighting airplane hijackers in 1997's "Air Force One" topped a list of fictional movie presidents people would most like to lead the U.S., according to a poll released on Thursday by AOL's Web site ... Harrison Ford - "Air Force One" (1997). (Yahoo News -- Technology)
BIDEN: OBAMA WILL BE TESTED BY 'INTERNATIONAL CRISIS' IN FIRST 6 MONTHS... Oct 21, 2008
When the crisis hits, Obama will get on Air Force One and high-tail it to his secret bunker. While there, he'll make a few phone calls and tell the military commanders, "If you need me give me a call and I'll be right there!" When the Crisis is over, he'll crawl out of his hole and proclaim victory. (The Drudge Report)
Bush and Bernanke open to new stimulus package Oct 21, 2008
Press secretary Dana Perino told reporters on Air Force One that the White House will have to see what kind of package Congress crafts. Perino said the administration has concerns that what has been put forward so far by Democratic leaders in Congress would not actually stimulate the economy. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Bernanke backs new aid plan Oct 21, 2008
"We're open to ideas and we'll take a look at what comes our way," Dana Perino, Bush's press secretary, said aboard Air Force One as the president was flying to a business gathering in Alexandria, Louisiana "What we've seen put forward so far, by the leaders in Congress, the Democrats, were elements of a package that we did not think would actually stimulate the economy.". More Coverage. (International Herald Tribune)
Bush: Attitudes about economy improving Oct 21, 2008
AP President Bush waves as he walks towards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md. Monday, Oct.. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Bush Open to Second Stimulus Idea Oct 21, 2008
"We'll remain open to the idea and then we'll just have to see when Congress gets back if they decide to move forward what sort of package they want to draft into legislation ... and see if it actually would stimulate the economy," she told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Alexandria, La. where Bush was meeting with local business leaders. (Time.com)
Kenyan MPs seek airport upgrade for Obama's Air Force One Oct 18, 2008
Kenyan MPs have called for an airport in the west of the country to be upgraded for Air Force One in case Barack Obama wins the US elections. Mr Obama's father was born in Nyanza Province and the MPs say the local Kisumu airport should be expanded in case he wants to visit. (BBC News -- Americas)
Obama vows to 'change the world'... Oct 18, 2008
"Then he boarded Air Force One, blasted 'We Are The Champions' and shouted 'I'm King of the World'.". Both Democrats and Republicans in New Hampshire appear convinced that Mr Obama will win. (The Drudge Report)
Read the story Oct 18, 2008
Kathryn Bennett (Glenn Close) in Air Force One. The president and his family are being held hostage by a ruthless Russian terrorist and the Cabinet is turning into pudding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama, Palin wouldn't be 'first' Oct 17, 2008
Kathryn Bennett in "Air Force One". Mackenzie Allen in Commander in Chief" Laine Hanson in "The Contender" Caroline Reynolds on "Prison Break" Cissy Vandercleve in "The Body Politic" Who is your favorite fictional female vice president? Kathryn Bennett (Glenn Close) in "Air Force One" Mackenzie Allen (Geena Davis) in "Commander in Chief" Laine Hanson (Joan Allen) in "The Contender" Caroline Reynolds (Patricia Wettig) on "Prison Break" Cissy Vandercleve in The Body Politic by Victor Gold and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Movie presidents Oct 17, 2008
Harrison Ford in 'Air Force One' (1997) ... ACTION PRESIDENT: President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) prepares to overcome one of the Russian terrorists who have hijacked Air Force One in the thriller Air Force One ... Harrison Ford in 'Air Force One' (1997): Glum and one-dimensional as always, Ford kicks Gary Oldman out of the plane at 30,000 feet because he's a nasty terrorist. (The Palm Beach Post)
President Bush visits G.R. area Oct 16, 2008
Earlier, shortly after Air Force One touched down at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Cindy Leep for her 4,000 hours of volunteer work with the faith-based Uganda Amaranth Project for Partners Worldwide. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Secret Service Announced Oct 11, 2008
The action takes place among famous landmarks and everywhere in between, including both Marine One and Air Force One. A tactical first person action game full of plot twists and revelations, Secret Service features story and level design contributions by Daniel Arey, who previously worked on Uncharted, the Jak series and the Crash Bandicoot series. (IGN PS2)
No Bush league: softball champs meet president Oct 11, 2008
Air Force One touched down at the Charleston Air Force Base as the president and first lady stopped briefly en route to Kiawah Island on the coast and a reception sponsored by the Republican National Committee. A drizzle let up as the president arrived. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bush raises $2 million in Florida, South Carolina Oct 11, 2008
"The president is convinced that John McCain has still time to close up this race," White House press secretary Dana Perino told reporters aboard Air Force One after being asked if the president had voiced any concern about McCain's standings in the polls. "He remembers when he was running in 2000 and how far he was down before the election and he came back to win.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
HVAC maintenance bids: cheapest not always best Oct 10, 2008
Greg Guy is president and COO of Air Force One, a mechanical engineering and contracting firm based in Columbus. Reach him at 614-889-0121. (Columbus Business First, OH)
HAWX Hands-on Oct 10, 2008
October 10, 2008 - Protecting Air Force One was the primary goal of a mission Ubisoft showed off from HAWX, its upcoming flight combat game for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms. With a three wingmates we set out to intercept several bogey's advancing on our position. (IGN PC Games)
Discuss » Oct 8, 2008
Im gonna get to shoot wolfies from air force one ya know. ooohhh it so fun being a mavrik. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 6, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
As a point of interest: at our 50th HS reunion I learned that Bob was Ronald Reagans pilot aboard Air Force One. Best regards, hardtack. (North County Times)
Greg Kinnear fights for the little guy Oct 7, 2008
Let s face it, the guy who gave us Air Force One, Bring It On and Spy Game knew a biopic about the creator of the intermittent windshield wiper wasn t the sexiest pitch he ever put across the plate of a Hollywood studio. But it s really not a film about windshield wipers at all, explains actor Greg Kinnear, who portrays the complicated Kearns in Flash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Fives: A stumbling Chevy set the standard, but Fey doesn't Palin comparison Oct 7, 2008
What Ford gave him was a couple of stumbles, including one memorable one deplaning Air Force One on a steep movable walkway. Chevy's stumbling and bumbling, all the while trying to maintain the conversation with Henry Kissinger is classic physical comedy. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
President makes quick, long-awaited return home Oct 6, 2008
As they got off Air Force One on a typically hot and windy day, the Bushes were greeted with hugs and kisses from ex-Commerce Secretary Don Evans, the former oilman who is one of Bush's oldest and closest friends and who has returned to live in Midland. Laura Bush grew up in Midland and has returned frequently during her White House year to visit her mother, Jenna Welch, who still lives in the city and attended the fundraiser. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
McCain has narrow lead in the 'burbs Oct 6, 2008
"He almost beat the former governor," Lang said, noting that when Bush returns to Dallas after handing over the keys to Air Force One, he'll find it far bluer than when he moved away. "There's no chance Obama will lose Dallas County in this election. That's just the reality.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
A presidential homecoming Oct 5, 2008
Map: Mike Conaway's House. Related Stories/Links. (Odessa American, TX)
Today on the presidential campaign trail Oct 4, 2008
Hulshof rode with Bush to his home state on Air Force One, a flight that might well have featured some interesting conversation. Hulshof twice voted against the rescue plan that Bush had fiercely lobbied for all week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
October 2005 Oct 3, 2008
October 21, 2005 President Participates in Opening Ceremony for Air Force One Pavilion. President Discusses Mehlis Report from United Nations. (White House News Releases)
