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August 5, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Air Force fires ops group commander after scathing B-1 crash report

The Air Force's report blasted poor airmanship and a "culture of complacency" that investigators said led to the B-1's January crash.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/08/05/air-force-fires-ops-group-commander-after-scathing-b-1-crash-report/

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