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Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%

The Independent UK

Pentagon Paid Nearly 8,000 Percent Markup on Boeing's Bathroom Soap Dispenser

The Air Force paid nearly $150,000 above market value for airplane bathroom fixtures, a Department of Defense watchdog found.

Reason

US Military Spends Wild Amount On Plastic Soap Dispenser, Overshadowing Infamous $10K Toilet Seat Cover

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8,000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon.

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US Military Spends Wild Amount of Money on Plastic Soap Dispenser, Overshadowing Infamous $10K Toilet Seat Cover

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon after a series of unruly purchases.

Latin Times

Elon Musk Versus the California Coastal Commission

The state's powerful coastal land-use regulator is arguing its awesome development-stopping powers applies to rocket launches as well as housing.

Reason

Marine Corps Vet Left “Humiliated” After She’s Removed From Delta Flight Over “Threatening” Shirt

"I've been in the Marine Corps for 22 years and worked for the Air Force for 15 years." The post Marine Corps Vet Left “Humiliated” After She’s Removed From Delta Flight Over “Threatening” Shirt first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Air Force vs. Navy Week: Which Team Is More Likely to Win?

It's a real joy to watch Mountain West games on popular Canadian betting sites and place wagers that have very high chances of winning. One of the upcoming matches to bet on is Air Force vs. Navy Week, which is set to take place soon. If you want to ...

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Top-secret X-37B space plane will execute 'never-before-seen maneuvers' on its descent to Earth

Although it isn't clear what the X-37B is used for, its new maneuver would help it to evade detection and perform undetected low-passes over Earth.

LiveScience

Military Services Meet Recruiting Goals Despite Challenges

Despite challenges, military branches meet or exceed recruiting goals, emphasizing the need for ongoing innovation in attracting qualified candidates.

Top News

Security Clearance Denied for Watching Furry Porn Depicting Animated 16-Year-Olds

From Bierly v. Dep't of Defense, decided Wednesday by Judge Royce Lamberth (D.D.C.): In 2020, Bierly was offered employment with the Air Force Joint Warfare Analysis Center in Dahlgren, Virginia as a Student Trainee. As a condition of his employment, Bierly was required to maintain a Top Secret with Special…

Reason

US warplanes, ships and troops ready in the Middle East if the conflict expands

The U.S. has kept an increased military presence in the Middle East throughout much of the past year

The Independent UK

“Dropped Everything And Moved”: 39 Life Decisions People Didn’t Regret

The people in this Reddit thread share the best decisions they’ve made that transformed their lives for the better. The post “Dropped Everything And Moved”: 39 Life Decisions People Didn’t Regret first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Defense tech startup Anduril has hired more than 1,000 employees in 9 months as it prepares to build unmanned jet fighters for the Air Force

Anduril executive chairman Trae Stephens said the company now has more than 3,500 employees.

Fortune

Defense contractor arrested after printing 150 pages of ‘top secret’ documents and is cuffed on the way to Mexico

The US-Turkey dual citizen was arrested before scheduled flight to Mexico on Friday

The Independent UK

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Weak spots in metal may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan, documents obtained by AP reveal

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that a gear crack that led to a fatal crash of a V-22 Osprey last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture that part

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3 Aerospace & Defense Stocks for Long-Term Gains

The demand for aerospace and defense products is surging because of rising global instability and increased military requirements. To capitalize on this trend, investing in solid defense stocks TransDigm Group (TDG), Northrop Grumman (NOC), and General Dynamics Corporation (GD) could be a prudent strategy. Read more to find out….

The Independent UK

Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

The Air Force says a deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land

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Gaza: Israel forces destroy loaded Rocket Launchers in Khan Yunis

The Israeli army continued operations in the southern Gaza cities of Khan Yunis and Rafah during the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

Why did The Bachelorette contestant Aaron self-eliminate?

Aerospace engineer Aaron also dropped a major bombshell before exiting the show

Space

Joe Engle, X-15 rocket plane and space shuttle astronaut, dies at 91

Joe Engle, the first astronaut to fly in space on two different winged vehicles, has died at the age of 91. Engle's first flights into space on the X-15 preceded his launching on the space shuttle.

Top News

US Air Force's Nuclear Missile Modernization Program Faces Cost Increase

US Air Force's Sentinel program faces challenges in modernizing nuclear arsenal, emphasizing national security importance.

The Independent UK

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials

World UFO Day is being celebrated amid shrunken heads and sightings

Roll Call

These Hill interns are bringing their foster youth stories to Congress - Roll Call

Their lived experience is shaping policy, one proposal at a time, as they intern through the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.

Axios

Check out the Air Force's new B-21 stealth bomber in flight

The B-21 Raider will replace B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit aircraft.

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Check out these highlights of new Broncos LB Alec Mock

Alec Mock totaled 93 tackles for the Air Force last fall. He'll compete for a linebacker role at Broncos training camp.

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