DOD flies more than 42,000 domestic patrol sorties

SORTIES: Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, more than 42,000 fighter, aerial refueling, and airborne early warning sorties have been flown, while more than 2,000 air patrols have responded to actual incidents and suspicious flight operations, according to Paul McHale, assistant secretary...

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