Rescue radar gaps cited in missing plane case
The NTSB urges FAA to tighten lost aircraft reporting and radar data sharing after Sam Smiley's crash. Miscommunication and staffing slow inland searches, delaying rescue for hours and costing Smiley his life. The FAA and Air Force acknowledge gaps and discuss remote radar data access and radar-center staffing.
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Treaty talks spark fear in nuclear heartland
In Judith Gap Montana and surrounding regions residents worry a U S Russia treaty cutting nuclear weapons could hollow out local economies tied to Malmstrom AFB and other ICBM sites. Officials defend keeping silos at full strength citing cost and security advantages and a possible upgrade path for missiles.
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