The Pentagon approved USAF plans to purchase a fleet of up to
141 combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopters. The winner
of the contract -- reportedly valued at some $10 billion -- is to
be announced following next week's elections.
Air Force Capt. Michelle Pryor and seven other officers from
Osan Air Force Base, Korea, flew aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
October 25 for an overnight aircraft carrier familiarization
tour.
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