December 24, 2007

Minot base bomb wing gets more time for inspection...

Officials at the Minot Air Force Base say inspectors have decided the base needs more time to make changes in the wake of an August incident in which a B-52 bomber mistakenly flew six nuclear-tipped cruise missiles to Louisiana.About 65 airmen were disciplined and "decertified" from handling nuclear weapons after the incident. The Minot base commander was replaced.The base had been scheduled for a January 23rd inspection to help the Air Force decide whether to re-certify its 5th bomb wing.Air Force inspectors have been there since Sunday to help prepare.Colonel Joel Westa, the base commander, says the inspectors decided more time is needed before the full inspection.A base spokeswoman says the base wants to fill vacant leadership positions and built the teams that are needed for long-term changes.(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 12-20-07 0843CST |

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