some of the places including luke air force base, langley air force base, ft. lauderdale, new york city, chicago, baltimore, reno, las vegas. so the air force is getting out there with the airplane to these air shows and is going to start talking to folks about the airplane. the u.s. marine corps and the navy will bring media with them when they go to sea trials so they can tell their story. the dutch, who are a partner on this program, are planning on bringing their two airplanes to the netherlands in june for two weeks for the very thing that you just talked about, congressman turner, to introduce the airplane to the public, to talk about it and to talk about why the airplane is needed for them. the u.s. marines, the u.s. air force and the uk will bring five airplanes to gafarnborough to t air show. we also need to continue to base things on fact and when people out there don't have the facts, then it's my job and my team's job to correct the record for that. >> general bogdan, this poll asked people would they rather upgrade the current fighters rather than

air force and the u.k. will bring five airplanes to farm bro andry yad this year in july, at the u.k. air show. i think getting out there and telling the story is part of what we need to continue to do. i also think we need to continue to base things on fact. and when people out there don't have the facts, then it's my job and my team's job to correct the record for that. mr. turner: in getting to the issue of facts. this poll asked people would they rather upgrade the current fighters instead of proceeding with the f-35. i think it's mr. thompson, no, well, lauren thompson said, it's impossible to do what they've asked. you cannot upgrade our cold war fighters. would you agree with that statement? would you want to elaborate? mr. bogdan: yes, sir. you can only do so much with our fourth generation fighters today. you can only add so many upgrades. and structurally improve them to last a certain period of time. but what i will tell you from the knowledge i have on this program and the capabilities of the f-3

today we have the secretary of the air force and general marc welsh, chief of staff of the air force. as you been you been told today session will be considered on the record. we'll start with opening remarks and then we'll fall with open q&a. and once that is complete the general, the military deputy will remain behind to take some of your questions that are more in the detailed area that i know you will have. with that, will open with your remarks. >> thank you general cook and good afternoon everybody. thank you thank you for joining us here this afternoon. a few days ago i had the opportunity to attend a women's history month event on capitol hill. it was hosted by the first lady in the second lady. they honored not only all of the women veterans who served but also a real air force pioneer, brigadier general wilma -- she was the first woman controller to become a general officer. she was also the recently retired president of the women in the military service for america memorial foundation. other wise known as whims, it is the only that tells our story. so i could not help but b

air force one. you saw in the background the two c-17s from the united states air force. imagine seeing that only three years ago. i would have said that's crazy. and now we're seeing it. it's extraordinary and historic. >> it is a moment of a a m med met metaphor. just the sight of the 747 ited states of america, landing at the airport. i've landed at the airpopo several times. this, as you say,frank, after -- it was j january 1st, 1959, and fidel castro and the power in cuba and held onto it tightly and still hold it. and so this is just -- and then you -- not to go through all of history, but fidel castro, who the president will not see on this trip, at one point, he urged that russia unleash a a nuclear missiles on the united states during the nuclear missile crisis. the animosity is very deep. >> i would say fidel castro is watching this on t.v. and his hair is curling right now. >> reporter: we're able to see pictures of air force one at jose' marti' international airport. we cannot stress enough how some mention cubans here on the island, thought they would sese th

central command air forces had to move its forces 7,000 miles quickly. within days, five u.s. air force squadrons and two u.s. carriers arrived in the gulf. the commander recalls the deployment. >> initially we had to get people over here rapt rapidly because of the threat of an iraqi invasion. so we brought over those kinds of airplanes you need to depend and deter such air defense, aircraft awacs, f-16s and a-10s through ground attack missions. and also the f-15 e for capability at night. >> in just five weeks, the coalition air force outnumbered the iraqi air force. >> when it became apparent we were successful in that initial effort, we then fleshed the force out with more aircraft, primarily aircraft such as b-52s, more a-10s, more f-16s. >> the coalition organized its air power for wartime with general horner as the single air commander or air boss. >> we created four air divisions. one handled the tankers and bomber aircraft. the second one handled the fighters and attack aircraft. glen profitt, warfare and another for air lift operations. we were able to define each ai

what we're offering to the air force, they have a competition to build the new trainer for the air force and we are offering the t-other a as part of that competition and we've decided that greenville, south carolina will be the final assembly and checkout for our offering if we win this competition. >> >> reporter: so this is an air force competition. you are up against a few other planes. this is what it would look like. it is two people here and if you guys win, you will be making them here in south carolina. talk about the economic impact that could have for the palmetto state. >> i think it will be huge. we are expecting probably 200 we have a great work force there, very flexiblement over 30 years of experience and partnership with the state of south carolina. i think it will be a great opportunity there. >> what makes this plane unique from the others you are competing against. >> it is an existing aircraft. we built t-50 base line. this will be an upgrade for the requirements of the air force. we think it is the best offering in this competition and will be great to help our men

central command air forces had to move its forces 7,000 miles quickly. within days, five u.s. two u.s. carriers arrived in the gulf. the commander recalls the deployment. >> initially we had to get people over here rapt rapidly because of the threat of an iraqi invasion. so we brought over those kinds of airplanes you need to depend and deter such air defense, aircraft awacs, f-16s and a-10s through ground attack missions. and also the f-15 e for capability at night. >> in just five weeks, the coalition air force outnumbered the iraqi air force. >> when it became apparent we were successful in that initial effort, we then fleshed the force out with more aircraft, primarily aircraft such as b-52s, more a-10s, more f-16s. >> the coalition organized its air power for wartime with general horner as the single air commander or air boss. >> we created four air divisions. one handled the tankers and bomber aircraft. the second one handled the fighters and attack aircraft. glen profitt, warfare and another for air lift operations. we were able to define each air division by function a

macdill air force base is rolling out the welcome mat this weekend. the event is free and open to everyone. gates open at 8 a.m. saturday and sunday and performances get there early, though, because with some 200,000 people expected to pass through the gates of macdill, you are going to want to leave plenty of time to get in and park. organizers say battling the crowds will be worth it. here's some things you should definitely bring: sunscreen sealed bottled water ear plugs foldable chairs/ small umbrellas what not to bring toy weapons, stun guns, tasers, knifes or weapons of any kind laser uavs and remote coolers coming up-- we mentioned drones. out $25-hundred tickets right here this weekend for i'm looking into security-- since this event is open to the public-- what the base is doing to keep you safe, and its campus secure. live in tampa, sarah hollenbeck, 10news wtsp scary moments on a flight from raleigh, north carolina to laguardia. the pilot made an emergency landing after reporting a lightning strike. these are pictures after the plane landed

she has served in the air force. she is the first female thunderbird pilot and is flown over two dozen combat missions. this is what nicole shared with us during the meeting. she said when she would tell people that she was a fighter pilot they often would not believe her. she would get into this back-and-forth thing and they would say, yes i am, no i am not , so finally she would just say, google me. every single female servicemember can sell stories like these. stories of misguided questions outdated assumptions and interactions with folks who for one reason or another one to believe they cannot just as well as a man. that theyan all agree are sacrificed so much and have served so bravely they should never have to a side -- either a competence. never half to hide their competence. they should beginning every single one of the benefits they have earned. that is why i am so proud that my husband and this administration has worked with so many folks in this room to funding at unprecedented levels. benefitshelp expand

third, because just one year later in the fall 1963 the united states air force, the royal air force,nd small squadrons from the royal australian air force and royal canadian air force deployed into indian for military training exercise which is exactly what they had asked for one year before. we we actually practice going into this war. the conflict between china and india ended in a cease fire, unilaterally on the 21st of november, 1962. the conflict is not over. china and is not over. china and india have never settled their border dispute. this border dispute remains the longest on settled border dispute in the world today. neither party agrees to wear that border should be. there have been hundreds of meetings between the chinese and indians and they have not succeeded once in moving forward. our big trip between partners with each other today, the likelihood of another china, indian wars probably low. i wars probably low. i would not say the same of an indian, pakistan war, that, that i think is a very serious reality. so that dispute continues to this day. in addition that has

making his way down air force one. about to take foot on cuban soil. this is truly a r remarkable sight. greeting bruno rodriguez, the equivalent to john kerry in the u.s. shaking hands with the first family. and the president of the united states covering them all with his umbrella. >> anchor: there youp go, white these roses being handed not only to the first lady, but it looks like to the daughters as well. . >> do you find it interesting, michael and frank, that president castro is not here at the airport to greet president barack obama? we know that on monday, that they will in fact have a state dinner. but in the morning, on monday, the president will go to the palace and take an official photo with president raul @ castro. but do you find it interesting he's not here at the a aport right now? >> no, not at all, calvin. usually protocol is for the host presididt not to be present at the airport receiving the incoming president. it's usually the foreign minister and/or the vice esident of the hosting country. so there's nothing unusual here that i

air force. you see significant investments going into missile defense and power projection capabilities fo taking advantage of areas where the united states enjoys enduring advantage. i would highlight particularly -- the u.s. submarine force is absolutely second to none, and we are looking closely at ways that we can maximize its contributions to the joint fi ghting. one of the key elements of that is investment in the virginia payload module, an extended cab summering -- submarine. one of the munitions that you can employ, the tomahawk cruise missile, that carrying capacity goes from 12 in the baseline virginia class submarine all the way up to 40. significant increase for a fairly small increase in cost. what does that mean for programs like jsf? the program is deemed is very important it's already in service with the ps, aircowher -- cor force, and navy. there are folks who are saying, it is a short range system and we should consider buying fewer of them and buying more bombers. will that be

staff of the air force. as you've probably been told already, today's session will be considered on the record. we'll start with opening remarks by secretary james, then we'll follow with open q&a, and then, once the secretary and the chief are complete, then general bunch, the military deputy to air force acquisition, will remain behind to take some of your questions that are more in the detailed area that i know you will have. so with that, ma'am, we'll open with your remarks. secretary james: all right. well, thank you, general cook, and good afternoon, everybody. thank you for joining us here this afternoon. a few days ago, i had the opportunity to attend a women's history month event on capitol hill. it was hosted by the first lady and the second lady, and they honored not only all of the women veterans who have served, but also a real air force pioneer, whose name is brigadier general retired wilma vaught. she was the first woman comptroller to become a general officer, and she's also the recently reti

which do compromise the security. >> reporter: it's the third scandal in nine years involving the air force nuclear mission. nine nuclear weapons officers were fired in a cheating scandal at malmstrom air base in montana, and four nuclear commanders were ousted after the air force lost track of six nuclear weapons at minot air base in north dakota. this time, the air force quickly launched an investigation in an effort to quickly erase still one more black mark on their nuclear mission. lester. >> jim miklaszewski at the pentagon, thanks. >>> there is developing news from florida tonight. a stunning verdict in the sensational trial pitting wrestling superstar hulk hogan versus the gossip website gawker. we get late details from nbc's gadi schwartz. >> a colossal decision in the legal battle between hulk hogan and the website gawker. a jury awarding the superstar $115 million in a lawsuit for invasion of privacy and right of publicity. the civil case centering around a sex tape posted online depicting hogan, whose real name is terry bow leia and the ex-wife of a former friend. earlier this m

air force one has safely taken off. look for more live reports from havana coming up today at 5:00. >> janine: also right now, terror in brussels. deadly explosions wrong belgium at brussels airport and at a subway station. at least 31 people were killed, nearly 190 injured. >> laurie: there is video from inside the airport terminal right after those blasts. you can shear the screaming and the panic.. from brussels has been cancelled. >> janine: another deadly explosion wrong a subway explosion. here is the aftermath. those who survived shaken up, rushed to safety. the president addressing the terror attack today. >> and this is yet another reminder that the world must unite. we must be together regardless of nationality or racer on faith -- race or faithn fighting against the urge scourge of teller. >> reporter: policic releasing this picture of several men as past their investigation. the two m on the left believed to be suicide bombers, both wearing these believe gloves on their left hands, and this man, investigator

colleague, representative mcsally of arizona, would ensure that active duty designees, including women air force pilots, are eligible for internment with full military honors at arlington national cemetery. active duty designees or members of civilian groups who served alongside the armed forces during world wars i and ii. these men and women were located in combat zones where they risked the lives to protect the freedom we should never take for granted. their contributions to the war effort were vital they got the most prestigious title they can bestow, that of veteran. as such they are able to be laid to rest in any cemetery of the department of veterans affairs. however, arlington national cemetery is run by the department of the army. between 2002 and last year, the army active duty designees with military honors in arlington national cemetery. then secretary mchugh reversed this policy which means many of those courageous individuals can no longer to choose to be laid to rest in arlington national cemetery. h.r. 4336, as amended, would reverse this decision and require the army to provide a

monand four commanders were ousted after the air force lost track of six neapons at minot air base in north dakota. this time they launched a quick investigation in order to erase one more black mark on their nuclear mission. lester? >> thank you. >>> bail has been revoked for a former prep school student when he was convicted of misdemeanor sexual assault against a a judge said owen labrie repeatedly violated the court-imposed curfew and sent him straight to jail to begin serving sentence. >> i'm going to revoke bail. >> reporter: owen la brie, no longer a free man led out of a new hampshire court. >> guilty. >> la brie was out on bail under strict conditions while his case was appealed having been convicted of a misdemeanor sexual assault of and underage classmate when the two were at an elite prep school. after a report tweeted about him visiting a girlfriend last month at harvard the prosecutor investigated whether he violated his 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. curfew. the defense admitted la brie had missed curfew but argued he was visiting with lawyers or taking classes. >> he chose wro

to say it is 100 hours eliminates the air force and without the air force we would have had a bad day as infantry. so, we feel it was a joint effort, without a doubt, a joint effort of all of our forces that made desert storm what it was, to make it what it was. i want to share a quote real quick. this is from president bush. it's on the side of this library. it made such an impression on me, my wife and i were walking the grounds last night and we had the place pretty much to ourselves. really a wonderful moment for us. and on the pond side this quote , is on the side of the building. let future generations understand the burden in the blessing of freedom. let them say we stood where duty required of us to stand. president bush, january 1991. what an awesome president. what an awesome leadership that we had. i am thankful for the president to this day. january 20, he enlisted again to support our nation and our troops by being honorary chairman of the national desert storm war memorial. what a great human being. he is still in service. he had not checked out. he is still in service.

in april where she will receive the 2016, air force child of the year award giving to an outstandingilitary child from this branch of the military. >> whatever your dream is, going to the military academy or something else, i hope to inspire other kids. >> reporter: in moorestown, new jersey, natasha brown, for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> congratulations, well done. >>> still ahead nike goes back to the future with the new shoes, see fancy new feature in the works for years when we co kind of like this look. i'm calling it the "name your price tool" phase. whatever. adam laroche says the team told him to cut back on bringing his 14 year-old son, drake to the clubhouse. drake la roche has been a fixture in his dad's clubhousees, the the previous team the national, they called him the team's 26th man. he is walking away from 13 million-dollar, and he made the announcement with the #, family first. he has made a a lot of money in his career but being told, you know what, please cut back on bringing your son in. >> having been in the phillies clubhouse, for many years, from time to time

he flew on air force one with us, he was her great friend.t of her drug program who held to the body of bobby kennedy the night he was assassinated. mr. t. she brought this group of people together and made them work very are very hard on her no on drugs program and a was a great builder of coalitions. >> find out a lot about people when they pass, and you see who has come to remember them. trace gallagher is here with me. has been covering these events here for all these years. to see this group come up was very, very hollywood. >> it was. this was an amazing tribute, and you think, five days putting this together. they planned for 30 years but to put this together in five days, it is saying something about who they were paying tribute today when you have the greatest speakers in the the world giving eulogies and that is what happened today. the rain came a little bit during the service and then went away and came back. now it's back with a vengeance. this is fitting because if you think back, ronald reagan had the sun setting ceremony and n

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cheating scandal at mal strom air base in montana, and four nuclear commanders were ousted after the air force lost track of six nuclear weapons at minot air base in north dakota. this time the air force quickly launched an investigation, in an effort to quickly erase still one more black mark on their nuclear mission. lester? >> all right, jim miklaszewski, thank you. >>> bail has been revoked for a former prep school student when he was convicted last year of misdemeanor sexual assault against a fellow student. a judge says owen labrie repeatedly violated the terms of a court-imposed curfew and sent him straight to jail to begin serving his sentence. nbc's kristen dahlgren has the story. >> i'm going to revoke bail. >> reporter: own labrie no longer a free man led out of a new hampshire court this afternoon. >> guilty. >> reporter: labrie had been out on bail under strict conditions while his case was appealed, having been convicted of a misdemeanor sexual assault of an underaged classmate when the two were at an elite prep school. after a reporter tweeted about labrie visiting a girlfriend

it's air force one. it's been on a journey that's taken 90 years. that's the last time a president of the united states while in office visited cuba. the president, the first family, and other dignitaries onboard air force one right now, it is slowly approaching the airport in havana. we will, of course, bring you further live coverage as the plane touches down, and the president arrives for this very controversial trip that comes on the heels of several human rights demonstrators arrested, and the security apparatus in cuba has things locked down on that island, awaiting this two or three-day visit by the president. we'll get back to you when the president emerges. >>> meanwhile, students clash, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 30 issues. students were returning from a fireworks festival on their way to bars. investigators are looking for the cause. back home at home, an indiana sheriff's deputy died of his wounds after being shot while serving an arrest warrant in the trailer park. his partner was also shot, but is now in stable c

that's if they decide to stay here and build their own space at macdill air force base. >> to uproot this operation, to take it to a different part of the country, would be highly disruptive of an exceptionally important mission. >> reporter: a mission senator bill nelson could potentially if noaa leaves macdill's air force base. the problem. they need to make room for additional refueling tankers and other employees coming in. >> 18 now. a total of 24 bringing an additional 400 people here. >> reporter: nelson insists noaa is not being evicted. simply looking at better options. but staying on the base could be costly. >> it's no secret that there would have to be some additional building here, and that's a $90 million item either for noaa or for the air force. >> reporter: something that could be determined in the upcoming fiscal year. if you remember a couple weeks ago, congressman david jolly, he suggested that noaa move their headquarters to the st. pete clearwater international airport. but again as you heard senator nel on reiterate, he believes that noaa should stay right here

. >> reporter: good evening, over the next two days, spectators will be able to walk inside air force planes like this one as air fest 2016 gets underway. from coast guard planes to those dating back decades, there is something for everyone at air fest 2016 at macdill air force base. it gives visitors the chance to get a rare look inside the planes that assist our military and allows people to watch them take to the skies at intense speedsds. >> this is a scene the crowd cheered for us. especially the young kids. they love the military. when they cheer for us, it keeps us going. >> reporter: a big highlight at the air fest is the united states special operations parara commandos. they will dive out of planes from 15,000 feet and plunge to the ground. we want to do a good show so the people can be impressed. >> reporter: and f-16s from the air force thunder birds will wow the crowd as well. . event organizers tetell newschannel8 nearly 30 planes will be parked. 15 will show off for spectators. the event kicks off at 8:00 in the morning saturday and sunday. the air performances will hap

people wait to go get in through the main gate at macdill air force base. from where we are standing here to gandy boulevard, imagine traffic backed up for hours. that's what it was like at the last air fest. they are trying hard to make things better out here in terms of traffic. two years ago. people snapped them as they were in traffic, frustrated and annoyed. air fest is free, though, so it attracts a massive crowd, more than 200,000 people. the base is opening three gates for the first time. tanker way, which is near port tampa, and the macdill gate. usually there's only two open but they tell me no matter what, it is worth the wait. >> as a matter of fact, the same company produced the super bowl last year. it's going to be fan interactive and like an air show you have never seen before. >> reporter: here are things you should definitely bring with you, sunscreen, water bottles and ear plugs. things you do not want to bring, any firearms, of course or even any toy weapons because those will be confiscated and you could get in a lot of trouble. also, no

bases in japan are becoming more vulnerable by the day with the continued korean air force buildup. planned introduction of s-30 five fighters will help ease the mounting pressure. the s-two fighter-bombers can help against southeast vessels. the maritime self-defense force will continue to divide safe sea lines of communication to u.s. carrier battle groups operating in the western pacific and with his anti-submarine warfare capabilities which are one of the best in the world. moreover, it will now protect u.s. carrier battle groups from not only submarines that also from anti-ship missiles that china is developing. the ballistic missile will be upgraded to more advanced systems in the years to come. the ground self-defense force will attempt to stop hostile vessels at the straight along the south western island chain. it can deploy new targets or ship missile on the island chain like this, with a range of over 150 kilometers taking cover all over the straits in the island chain. as the self-defense force will execute similar defense missions, japan will face similar challenges. as

force. we will not fail. air attacks are under way against military targets in i q iraq. >> the coalition waited 48 hours after the u.n. deadline expired, then began their attack. h-hour was 0300 on january 17, 1991. that was when the first bomb would fall on baghdad and when operation desert shield became operation desert storm. over 600 planes were launched that night from bases throughout the arabian peninsula, from turkey, from carriers in the red sea and the persian gulf, from the indian ocean, from even as far as the united states. >> now, to give you some idea of the order of magnitude within the first 24 to 30 hours, we launched over 300 tanker sorties alone to support the strike package that went in through that period of time. there had never been any launch as big of support packages ever in the history of the air force that incorporated that many tankers. >> in their opening attack, the allies combined their stealth and precision technology, electronic warfare tactics and the classical elements of mas

the only original air force one not in a museum is on it's way to being completely restored. but before the plane makes it to 100 waiting mechanics in virginia, it made a pit stop for everyone to see. people in mount pleasant, texas drove out to see the aircraft that the parking lot overflowed onto a highway. the plane still needs about two or more years to be completely restored. and once it is, you'll want to be on the look out. the owners plan on flying it around the country telling people about the historic air force one. tampa bay times and tampa bay times and the ledger you are not going to want to miss today's studio 10. stephanie webb and michael clayton are going to be chatting with the one and only "regis philbin". he'll be chatting about his friendship with don rickles and maybe give out some hosting advice. you can catch all the fun starting at 9 a-m! coming up, bringing back the 1950's. it's a classic remake you don't want to but there's one easy getting your hands on one of strength is an addiction. you can never get enough of.. now it's time.. to bring that str

wlwt news 5' s richard chiles is at cvg, where the vice president flew in on air force one. -- in air force two. richard, did morning. richard: security is heightened terrorist attack. with the security bubble in place surrounding the arrival of air force two at 12:00 last night. the vice president in route to , cvg after following his remarks in downtown cincinnati. he certainly has been informed by national security advisers with president obama in cuba, updating the course on this developing situation in the threat assessment and climate right now. here at cvg, like airports across the nation, remains yellow. additional security is certainly in place across this airport, as people are checking in, and with vice president biden expected to arrive here relatively soon. we' ve seen the secret service bubble starting to tighten up, we have seen those making their way around this airport. you see the c-17 galaxy there as well. the vice president is certainly making his way back to cvg, anticipating, of course, the rolling traffic stops in anticipation of the motorcade. reporting live fr

so i joined the air force. you know, what can i say?aughter ] and when i think back to that time in 1957 when i think about the opportunities open, number one, there was one colonel's position, only one that i could compete for, the director of women in the air force. and i couldn't be -- think about becoming a general because the law said that women could not be generals or admirals. so that was out. and as i think about -- not only that, that law that passed in 1948 said that we were limited to 2% of the force. and at that time we were seven-tenths of a percent. in 1967 during the vietnam war the law was changed, taking away the 2% limit and the restriction on promotions was taken away. now if you think that at this point in my life, ten years after i had gone in i immediately thought, i'm going to be a general, i didn't. [ laughter ] as far as, i went to vietnam instead. and when i think about 1971 to '73 -- and at that time women didn't get the same benefits as men in the service. if you got married, he couldn't get an id card, coul

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and seeing air force 1 in cuba one other time. he was there with allen gross picked up ease president obama sent a smaller version of airport 1. that was a secret flight we didn't know about until after this left. >> jim acosta, if your phone is still working. >> yes. >> it is driving rain. >> president obama tweeting as he was landing here in cuba. >> what's going on, cuba? and he is hearing from the foreign people. >> see the foreign minister of cuba. we see number two at foreigns y ministry for foreign affairs. i haven't seen cuban president raul castro. you think, how did president tweet that? there is no 3g. obviously the u.s. government has capabilities. >> they have some bells and whistles on air 1. >> that impresses me. landing and sending a tweet. >> let's make effect of this rain you might be not looking in right now. this is not an easy transition. every journey begins with a single step. that's hopefully what he are seeing today is a big step. the question is, in what direction and at what pace? >> i think that you kno

air force base in athens tonight. military officials were not available to talk about the attack. greek police say two gunmen riding a motorcycle ambushed an american postal officer as he was driving from the american military mission to the airbase. sergeant robert judd was shot in the shoulder and hand before accelerating his vehicle away from the attackers. he reached the safety of the base before being rushed to the hospital. his condition is described as good. >> i was hit in the arm, hit in the back. it's been almost 20 months and i still really haven't recovered totally physically. i remember looking at the windows all shattered and hoping that they hadn't hit something that would caused me to bleed to death. the mental scars will always be there. it's something totally unexpected, something that you just -- you think happens to the other guy, you -- you see it on television, you hear it on the radio and you say, boy, that's nasty, that's a terrible thing to have happen to anybody, but you never really think th

force. we will not fail. airinst military targets in i q iraq. >> the coalition waited 48 hours after the u.n. deadline expired, then began their attack. h-hour was 0300 on january 17, 1991. that was when the first bomb would fall on baghdad and when operation desert shield became operation desert storm. over 600 planes were launched that night from bases throughout the arabian peninsula, from turkey, from carriers in the red sea and the persian gulf, from the indian ocean, from even as far as the united states. >> now, to give you some idea of the order of magnitude within the first 24 to 30 hours, we launched over 300 tanker sorties alone to support the strike package that went in through that period of time. there had never been any launch as big of support packages ever in the history of the air force that incorporated that many tankers. >> in their opening attack, the allies combined their stealth and precision technology, electronic warfare tactics and the classical elements of mass and surprise. >> we had

it's burlington-bristol wonderful and where she's going to end up in the air force academy as an officer we just think that's wonderful. >> she is a shining example of how if you embrace hard work and grit and determination and you start early and you find a path you can do anything in this country. report roar madeleine and her family will travel to washington, d.c. in april where she'll receive the 2016 air force child of the year award given to an outstanding military child from each branch of the of the military. >> your dream is going to the military academy or something else, like, i hope to inspire other kids. >> reporter: in moorestown, new jersey, natasha brown cbs3 "eyewitness news". >> beautiful. march madness excitement is heating up in our region. three local men's team headed to the big dance left their campus for their games friday. st. joe's boarding the plane to spokane, washington. they'll play cincinnati. villanova while cats had a big send off. wildcats left for brooklyn this afternoon. they take on unc ashville. meanwhile the temple owls also left the owls are also h

weekend. >> reporter: and good evening over the next two days, spectators will be able to walk inside air force planes like this one as air fest 201616 gets underway. >> reporter: from the coast guard planes to ththose dating back decades from those vintages that there is something fofor everyone at air fest 2016 at mcdill air foforce base. ththe annual event gives visitors a chance to get a rare look inside the planes that will insist are military in the most needed times, allowing people to watch them takeke to the skies at the intensnse speeds. >> the most exciting thing like this is the scene of the crowd. cheering for us, especially the young kids that they love the military and when they cheer going. and tomorrow dive onon the plane from 15,000 feet and plunge, wowing the crowd on the rapid trip dodown. >> there are all those performance anxieties that you want to do a good show for those people to be impressed and kind of what we do. >> reporter: and of course that f-16s from the air force thunder birds will wow them as well. event organizers tell news channel 8 nearly 30 planes will be