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CBS News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Inside look at how New Jersey Air National Guard pilots defend restricted airspace as violations spike
How Air National Guard pilots in New Jersey protect the airspace — and the president How Air national Guard pilots in New Jersey protect the airspace — and the president How Air national Guard pilots in New Jersey protect the airspace — and the president Sirens blare at the New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing base in Atlantic City. The pilots suit up, sprint to their jets and in minutes are off the ground. "One minute you're sitting in a chair watching TV. The next minute, you're in the sky flying," said Lt. Col. Tom Still, the alert force commander for the 177th Fighter Wing. This is what officials say it looks like when these pilots get a call from NORAD to contact planes that have violated restricted airspace. On Thursday, CBS News Philadelphia got an inside look at the response as federal numbers show a rise in violations, particularly in one nearby area. These Temporary Flight Restrictions, known as TFRs, are put in place by the FAA and enforced by NORAD in areas where high-profile world leaders may be. Leaders in Atlantic City are putting out the word to local pilots: Expect to see them in our area over the summer. "The TFRs haven't been around all year. They're starting to get activated a lot more up North," Still said. That "North" that Still is referring to is Bedminster, New Jersey, home to one of President Trump's golf clubs and a spot he often frequents during the summer months. Federal officials say they've seen a spike in violations of the TFRs in just the last week. According to a NORAD spokesperson, the agency has responded to 12 TFR violations in the Bedminster area since Mr. Trump assumed office on Jan. 20. Eight of those have happened within the last week. On June 20, NORAD reported five violations, with another three coming the next day, including one that needed to be intercepted by a fighter jet. Still says, in his experience, almost all violators don't know they're in a TFR when they're contacted. "They're surprised. They don't understand why there's an armed military aircraft next to them," Still said. "We're always assuming the best, but prepared for the worst." Leaders say they go through a process of trying to make contact with violators. That starts with a radio call, according to officials. If that doesn't work, fighter jets can pull up beside violators and rock their wings back and forth to try and signal them. After that, things can get more drastic. "We do a move called a headbutt where we fly across their nose, popping out flares to get their attention," Still said. Officials say the message is before you take off this summer, make sure you know where you can and can't fly, as federal penalties can be stiff. According to the FAA, violators face anything from a warning to a fine, and even have their flight certificates revoked. According to Still, Atlantic City is one of several bases along the East Coast that NORAD can call upon to help enforce TFRs. Generally, he says, they can be called to help anywhere from Massachusetts to Washington, D.C., and can be over major cities like Philadelphia and New York in a matter of minutes. Still says pilots at the base can also be called in to help commercial airlines with reports of unruly passengers, and these pilots serve as a first line of defense over our skies. "We're trained to protect America against multiple threats," Still said.
Al Arabiya
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Republican Derek Merrin Launches Bid for Rematch Against Rep. Marcy Kaptur
A potential rematch for one of the nation's most hotly contested House seats representing Ohio's 9th Congressional District could be in the works for 2026. That's after Republican Derek Merrin, a former four-term Republican state representative, announced Monday that he plans to try again to defeat Democratic US Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in Congress. Merrin, 39, launched his latest campaign on X, vowing that 'this time we're going to FINISH THE MISSION.' He won the chaotic 2024 Republican primary with the help of Donald Trump's endorsement before losing to Kaptur, 79, by fewer than 2,400 votes. 'I'll fight for the America First agenda, strengthen the border, cut taxes, protect our freedoms – and give Northwest Ohio the bold conservative leadership it deserves,' he wrote. Merrin is the third candidate to join the Republican primary in the past few days. Toledo native Alea Nadeem is a self-described independent-minded conservative military veteran and Air National Guard officer from a union family. Wayne Kinsel is also a veteran of the US Air Force, as well as director of Voodoo Brewing Company in Toledo. Merrin left Columbus in December due to term limits. He made a splash at the Ohio Statehouse when he led an intraparty rebellion in the House after losing a bitter battle for speaker. Katie Smith, a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said in a statement that Kaptur will run on her record of fighting for the working people of northwest Ohio. 'The clown car of a Republican primary has already devolved into infighting and backstabbing,' she said, 'and no matter which corporate lapdog who wants to gut Medicaid and Social Security comes out the other end, Marcy will defeat their special interest agenda again because Ohioans know she fights for them.' Kaptur's is one of three congressional seats in Ohio targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee next year. The GOP also hopes to defeat Reps. Emilia Sykes in Akron and Greg Landsman in Cincinnati.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jerry Mathers Reunites with Leave It to Beaver Cast at Fan Event
Jerry Mathers , who became famous for playing Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver during the 1950s series Leave It to Beaver, appeared publicly at the Hollywood Show in Burbank, California, on June 6 and 7. The 77-year-old actor took part in autograph signings and photo ops, getting back together with classic television show fans. The event also included a reunion of the cast from the original show. Mathers was accompanied by Luke "Tiger" Fafara, 80, who portrayed Tooey Brown; Stephen Talbot, 76, who played Gilbert; Veronica Cartwright, 76, who played Violet Rutherford; and Jeri Weil, 77, who played Judy Hensler. Leave It to Beaver initially ran from 1957 to 1963 and continued to be popular throughout decades of syndication. The initial season is now streaming on Peacock. After the show ended, Mathers retired from acting. He went on to high school, where he participated in football, and afterward went into the Air National Guard. Later, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, to study philosophy. While attending Berkeley, a false rumor spread that he had passed away in the Vietnam War and people sent condolence letters and flowers to his family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Mathers resumed his acting career in 1978, teaming up again with Tony Dow, his on-screen brother Wally, in the stage play Boeing, Boeing in Kansas City, Missouri. The two then performed in The New Leave It to Beaver, a revival that ran from 1983 to 1989. The majority of the original cast reprised their roles in the revival, aside from Hugh Beaumont, who portrayed Beaver's father and died in 1982. Tony Dow died in 2022, and Barbara Billingsley, who portrayed the Cleaver family matriarch, died in 2010.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Airmen honored, summer camp, bike shop, B&G Milkyway
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It's a great day to enjoy some sunshine, let's get a check on the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On the Go. Nearly 200 South Dakota Air National Guard member were honored Saturday during a welcome home ceremony in Sioux Falls. Welcome home: 114th Fighter Wing airmen honored A federal judge has sentenced a Rapid City man, with alleged tied to a Mexican drug cartel, to 25-years in prison. Rapid City man gets 25-years for dealing meth The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is offering important safety reminders when it comes to riding electric scooters over the summer. Staying safe on electric scooters this summer Summer camp season is underway at Leif Ericson in Sioux Falls. Camp Leif Ericson is back in session for the summer While most of the day is shaping up to be mainly quiet (Beyond one exception that we'll get to in a moment), we'll also have to contend with smoky skies once again. Storm Center AM Update: Mainly Quiet into Monday; Warmth to Return The bike trail has proven to be an economic lifeline for one business located near a major road construction project in Sioux Falls. Road construction shifts gears for Sioux Falls bike shop Summertime in Sioux Falls for many people includes trips to the B&G Milkyway for a refreshing ice cream treat. A summer staple frozen in time For the latest in news and weather, use the KELOLAND News app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Welcome home: 114th Fighter Wing airmen honored
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Nearly 200 South Dakota Air National Guard members have returned home safely from a mission that started in 2023. It spanned across three different regions of the world. 'Our main mission was to generate and sustain combat air power from a base in the Middle East. That entailed providing security and stability throughout the region,' Deployment Chief of Staff Jessica Bak said. The final group returned in April from a six-month deployment. Those a part of the year-and-a-half long mission were recognized for their bravery Saturday morning in Sioux Falls. ''Welcome Home' ceremonies like this are just really important because it just goes to show that we can't do this mission without the support from our families and communities back home,' Bak said. 'It's so important to know that they have our backs.' Many families don't reunite until after deployment. However, that wasn't the case for one father-son duo. Technical Sergeant Roger Crook has almost 20 years of military service. This was his last mission. 'I'm going to miss some aspects. I'm going to definitely miss the people,' Roger said. The sergeant is retiring, but not without passing along the torch to his airman son, Trevor Crook. 'It really means a lot to me, knowing that I'm the one carrying on the legacy from now, carrying out the Crook name,' Trevor said. This was Trevor's first deployment. He said he's learned a lot from his dad and other airmen. 'Almost everyone you would run into over there, they would be willing to help you,' Trevor said. The two worked alongside each other throughout the entire mission. 'It gave me a little bit of comfort, still having family back home,' Roger said. 'But also having family with me was kind of a nice comfort.' City, state and air guard leaders gave remarks and thanked airmen for their service. Each guard member received two golden coins. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
