MC-130J Refueling Tankers Due at Cannon AFB in 2012
Lockheed Martin will begin a five-month series of flight tests of the MC-130J Combat Shadow after completing first flight on 22 April. Read more
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Posts by Richard McCracken
Apr 23
Mar 5
Plans for low-altitude training – Santa Fe New Mexican
Slow down plans for low-altitude training missions –The Santa Fe New Mexican
In September 2010, after years of planning by state and federal agencies and elected officials, the public was finally told that 94,000 square miles of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado would soon be turned into a very low-altitude training range for the Air Force, as low as 200 feet. This huge expanse — home of the headwaters of most of the rivers of New Mexico — was about to become a Low Altitude Tactical Navigation training range. Read more
Jan 1
Appropriations for Military Bases in New Mexico 2011
111TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION H. R. 6523
AN ACT
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department
of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths
for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Read more
Dec 23
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
(Pub. L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, January 1, 1970, as amended by Pub. L. 94-52, July 3, 1975, Pub. L. 94-83, August 9, 1975, and Pub. L. 97-258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982)
An Act to establish a national policy for the environment, to provide for the establishment of a Council on Environmental Quality, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the “National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.” Read more
Nov 17
Fly Over Home – Santa Fe Reporter
Conflict over Air Force training flights highlights New Mexico’s uncomfortable relationship with its military legacy
By Laura Paskus Read more
Oct 2
US DOD is the Worst Polluter on the Planet
The US military is responsible for the most egregious and widespread pollution of the planet, yet this information and accompanying documentation goes almost entirely unreported. In spite of the evidence, the environmental impact of the US military goes largely unaddressed by environmental organizations and was not the focus of any discussions or proposed restrictions at the recent UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. This impact includes uninhibited use of fossil fuels, massive creation of greenhouse gases, and extensive release of radioactive and chemical contaminants into the air, water, and soil. Read more
Jul 26
Why We Oppose LATA
TEN IMPORTANT REASONS TO STOP AIR FORCE PLANS FOR LOW-ALTITUDE NIGHTTIME TRAINING FLIGHTS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO AND COLORADO Read more
Jun 23
Complete GAO Assessment of V-22 Osprey Costs
Since the 1980s, the V-22, developed to transport combat troops, supplies, and equipment for the U.S. Marine Corps and to support other services’ operations, has experienced several fatal crashes, demonstrated various deficiencies, and faced virtual cancellation–much of which it has overcome.050-SEPROAUTH-02
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Jun 23
Synopsis of V-22 Osprey Costs Data
Note: The following are from the GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE, Testimony to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 23, 2009, GAO-09-692T. Read more