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Air Force faces $72 million bill for winter storm damage


Air Force faces $72 million bill for winter storm damage
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Snow covered B-52H Stratofortresses sit on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 19. Approximately four inches of snow fell on the base Feb. 14 and 15. An additional two inches of snow and sleet were recorded on Feb. 17. (Airman 1st Class Jacob Wrightsman/Air Force)
Winter storms earlier this year caused more than $72 million in damages at Air Force installations across the country, as well as minor harm to two aircraft adding to the growing repair bill generated by severe weather in recent years.
Much of the continental U.S. saw unusually low temperatures as well as snow and ice storms at the beginning of 2021, proving particularly challenging in areas unaccustomed to deep winter. The Air Force was not immune to the elements. ....

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