Air Force will investigate base security worldwide in wake of intruder entering jet at JBA, home of Air Force One February 5
A man gained unauthorized access to the flightline at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Thursday and entered a C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing. It was not immediately clear which model of C-40 it was. Here, a new C-40C airplane arrives at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., in 2007. (Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver/Air Force) In the wake of an intruder gaining unauthorized access and entering a jet at Joint Base Andrews, the Air Force will review security practices around the world, officials said Friday afternoon.
WASHINGTON — An intruder breached security at Joint Base Andrews, where presidential planes are kept, and got inside one of the aircraft used to transport the nation’s elected leaders, top government officials and first ladies, the base confirmed Friday.
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An intruder made it aboard an aircraft belonging to the unit responsible for Air Force One after entering Joint Base Andrews without authorization Thursday, leading to a security review of bases around the world, according to military officials. The individual gained unauthorized access to the flightline and entered a C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing, said a statement from base public affairs Friday. Joint Base Andrews Security Forces responded, detained and interviewed the individual.