Boeing 
has begun publicly discussing a lighter, more nimble version of today’s C-17A transport called the C-17FE. The “FE” stands for fuel efficient. Company officials say this version of the combat-proven airlifter would be able to operate off of 1,500-foot-long, semi- or unprepared landing strips while carrying two battle-ready Stryker armored vehicles or future manned ground vehicles. Among its features would be fuselage that is four feet narrower than the C-17A’s and the use of composite materials for reduced weight and drag. Boeing officials say the C-17FE would be “15 percent more fuel efficient” than the C-17A and would be able to perform “100 percent” of the missions envisioned for the US military’s joint future theater lift platform. The C-17FE apparently supersedes the C-17B concept that Boeing unveiled several years back as a future airlift option. Like C-17B, Boeing contends that the C-17FE could be had for billions less than a new airlifter design.
Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen concocted a story to cover up that he fired his M18 9mm pistol into Airman Braden Lovan’s chest killing him on July 20, two Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY testified during separate courts martial proceedings on Oct. 30-31.
