Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“This delivery represents more than just a milestone. It symbolizes our shared commitment to national security and our unwavering support for the men and women who serve on the front lines safeguarding our borders and protecting the American public.”

Source: Brig. Gen. David Phillips, Program Executive Officer for Aviation, discussing the recent transfer of ownership ceremony, as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took delivery of its tenth UH-60L Black Hawk from the US Army. The service modified each helicopter before delivery, swapping the avionics, radios, and fuel tanks to meet CBP’s needs.

FMI: www.army.mil