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The US Air Force is investigating a near miss incident involving a passenger plane and a B-52 bomber near Minot International Airport, where the bomber's flyover at the North Dakota State Fair may have contributed to the situation, prompting safety concerns and an official review.
A SkyWest commercial airline pilot had to perform an aggressive maneuver to avoid a collision with a US Air Force B-52 bomber during landing at Minot, North Dakota, after being unexpectedly cleared to land while the bomber was in the vicinity, prompting an investigation into communication lapses and safety protocols.
Leadership at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota responded to criticism after a message warning military members about attending a conservative political rally drew backlash. The message, sent on a public Facebook page, cautioned against participation in the event due to concerns about confrontational crowds and potential jeopardy to military service. Senator Kevin Cramer called for the message to be rescinded and the leader responsible to be removed. The base later clarified that the message was based on incorrect data and outside official channels, and affirmed the First Amendment rights of airmen to participate in political events in their personal capacity. The organizers of the rally expressed disappointment at the discouragement and emphasized their support for the military.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer criticized Minot Air Force Base leadership for discouraging servicemembers from attending a politically conservative rally, stating that the message was hyper-partisan and called for its immediate rescission and an apology. Cramer expressed concern over the prevalence of left-wing political messages in the military and urged the focus to be on the military's mission rather than "DEI woke nonsense."