Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) asked when Congress might see the report it directed last year on “the feasibility and advisability of using” Space Radar for scientific and civil purposes, such as topographical mapping. Undersecretary Sega, who is also DOD Executive Agent for Space, responded—after consultation—that “interim results” would be available June 1.
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles have roared out of Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., for the last time. The 104th Fighter Wing’s last three F-15Cs departed the base Oct. 23 for the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., ending the aircraft's era on the frontlines of homeland defense.
