It took several months of legal cogitation, but the Air Force gets to accept the $5 million worth of equipment offered by the state of Utah on May 10, according to the Associated Press. With the base realignment and closure process in full swing, Utah lawmakers decided they needed to make a forceful showing of support for its military bases. The proffer will provide equipment principally for Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Where will Utah purchase this equipment? The answer is mostly from companies in Utah—creating about 800 jobs along the way.
A prototype aircraft tug being tested out at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. could save MQ-9 Reaper maintainers time and money and cut down on safety risks on the flightline.