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Turmoil has gripped the leadership ranks of the California National Guard, with the firing of the general who commanded its air branch, the suspension of a second key general, and new limits placed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on the organization’s use of fighter jets for civilian missions.
Newsom’s office and the head of the Guard, Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, refused to provide details on the reasons behind the recent leadership changes other than a statement from the Guard saying that the organization “is committed to facilitating a positive working environment for all of its members, regardless of gender and ethnicity.”
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Russian warplanes are buzzing Alaska at the highest rate since the collapse of the Soviet Union, US commander says
Updated: 30 Apr 2021, 15:31
THE US Air Force is seeing the highest activity of Russian aircraft over Alaska since the Cold War, a top US commander has said.
The increased military activity in the area is attributed to Russia s expanding activities, according to Air Force generals.
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Conducting intercepts of Russian planes such as these bombers has put a strain on the USAFCredit: Getty
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Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm has warned the flights are increasingCredit: af.mil
Top US commander, Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm, said on Wednesday that the activity was taxing for the units that intercept, but that they were handling it well.
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