The ability to dynamically retask in-air assets is a strength of American airpower, says Air Force veteran. 60 Minutes aired a segment titled Inside the Air War about the Vietnam War. This could be interpreted as a failure, because the sniper wasn’t killed. However, in another example of retasking and dynamic intelligence, the B-1 was able to destroy a tunnel system. This again prevented the launch of another aircraft to accomplish that new mission.These are features of the story that were not conveyed by the on-air narrative, but which I observed based on my Air Force experience.”]
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