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Entire B-1B bomber fleet grounded over fuel pump filter housing problem 1 hour ago A B-1B Lancer sits on the flightline while receiving a post-flight inspection Nov. 9. (Airman 1st Class Joshua Seybert/U.S. Air Force) The Air Force has again pulled its entire B-1B bomber fleet from the skies as it investigates problems with a part of the fuel system. Gen. Tim Ray, head of Air Force Global Strike Command, indefinitely grounded the service’s 57 active Lancers amid safety concerns April 20, a command spokesperson said Friday. The War Zone first reported the standdown. “During the insp...

US Air Force/Airman Jonah Fronk The Air Force is divesting B-1B bombers, aiming to retire the fleet by the end of the 2030s. The bombers are considered "the workhorse of the Air Force today." At least one of the outgoing bombers will find new life as a lab to help keep other B-1s flying. In February, the Air Force announced that it will begin retiring the B-1B Lancer from service by divesting 17 bombers from the fleet of 62. The divestment is being done to cut costs, streamline modernization and maintenance for other aircraft, and prepare for the introduction of ...

US Air Force/Airman Jonah Fronk An airman salutes a B-1B Lancer that is being divested at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, on February 17. The Air Force is divesting B-1B bombers, aiming to retire the fleet by the end of the 2030s. The bombers are considered “the workhorse of the Air Force today.” At least one of the outgoing bombers could find new life as a lab to help keep other B-1s flying. In February, the Air Force announced that it will begin retiring the B-1B Lancer from service by divesting 17 bombers from the fleet of 62.

The Army Chief of Staff defended the service’s ambitious modernization program, particularly new armored vehicles and long-range missiles.

Physical examinations, consent trouble Cheatham County's School Board Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean Discussions concerning student physical examinations and consent were at the forefront last week during the Cheatham County School board's regular meeting. Fourth district board member, James Gupton, argued fervidly against language being used to outline the necessity of consent in conducting physical examinations where child abuse or neglect is suspected. “I really don’t see where consent is needed,” Gupton said. “When it comes down to the schools, we don’t have t...