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An intruder made it aboard an aircraft belonging to the unit responsible for Air Force One after entering Joint Base Andrews without authorization Thursday, leading to a security review of bases around the world, according to military officials. The individual gained unauthorized access to the flightline and entered a C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing, said a statement from base public affairs Friday. Joint Base Andrews Security Forces responded, detained and interviewed the individual.
Man arrested after boarding plane in US government VIP fleet at Joint Base Andrews
A man gained access to a C-40 aircraft on Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday that’s part of a fleet frequently utilized by senior government leaders, the base said in a statement Friday.
The US Air Force Inspector General has been directed to investigate the breach and the Air Force will also launch a comprehensive review of installation security and trends, according to a statement by the military branch.
The 316th Wing Public Affairs said in the statement that the man had “gained unauthorized access to the flightline and entered a C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing. Joint Base Andrews Security Forces responded, detained and interviewed the individual. US Air Force Office of Special Investigations assisted with the interview.”
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A man snuck into Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday and boarded a C-40 plane in the 89th Airlift Wing, officials said.
The wing houses Air Force One and a fleet of other planes frequently used by the president, vice president, Cabinet secretaries, and other senior government and military leaders.
The suspect, who was charged with trespassing, had two warrants issued for his arrest for theft and was handed over to local law enforcement. He may have been suffering from mental issues at the time and did not seem right, according to an Air Force official.
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