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lovuian

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Sun Apr 19, 2015, 03:56 PM Apr 2015

Heads Up Duers in Gulf of Mexico Russian Bombers in the sky Don't be surprised [View all]

might be headed your way

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/2015/04/07/norad-russian-bombers-us/25420227/

WASHINGTON — Russia is using its long-range bomber fleet to send a message to the US, and the general charged with protecting the homeland says those flights will continue, or even expand, in the coming months.

Adm. Bill Gortney said the flights by long-range Russian bombers are “messaging” for the US, a reminder that there is another nation capable of power projection.

Asked about a report that Russian officials are planning to send bomber patrols through the Gulf of Mexico, Gortney said, “it wouldn’t surprise me if they do that.”

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Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2015 #1
What message? That they could bomb us if they could? treestar Apr 2015 #2
Erect Bogeyman, wave flag, declare we need protection, give more money to the MIC. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #3
Cold Wars are about lovuian Apr 2015 #4
Why fall for it again..and again...and again? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #6
Yes. We get it. Thank you. NuclearDem Apr 2015 #5
You're welcome. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #7
Ding ding we have a winner malaise Apr 2015 #10
No prob tavernier Apr 2015 #8
Question for Military Duers lovuian Apr 2015 #9
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