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Archive Home > 2009 > November > 20 > U.S. will take a new look at terrorism air defenses

U.S. will take a new look at terrorism air defenses

Commander wants to know if costly commitment is justified

By Thom Shanker and Eric Schmitt / The Bulletin
November 20, 2009

COLORADO SPRINGS — The commander of military forces protecting North America has ordered a review of the costly air defenses intended to prevent another Sept. 11-style terrorism attack, an assessment aimed at determining whether the commitment of jet fighters, other aircraft and crews remains....

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