Title : Report Says California National Guard Mulled Using An F-15 ‘To Intimidate Civilians’ Amid COVID Lockdowns In March 2020
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Report Says California National Guard Mulled Using An F-15 ‘To Intimidate Civilians’ Amid COVID Lockdowns In March 2020
F-15C Eagle fighter jets from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing flew over the state Capitol in Sacramento last year to honor healthcare workers, first responders and others battling the pandemic. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press)
An F-15C fighter was put on alert, sources told the Los Angeles Times
California National Guard members say a fighter jet was put on standby for a "possible domestic mission" last year, raising concerns that the military could be used to disperse protesters in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Four National Guard sources spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the matter, revealing that commanders were concerned about resistance to stay-at-home orders or chaos due to panic-buying.
According to the sources, an F-15C fighter was put on alert, which raised concerns among Guard members that the jet could be used to "buzz" crowds -- a tactic often used in combat zones to disperse the enemy.
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Update #1: California Guard members feared fighter jet would be ordered to frighten protesters (L.A. Times/San Diego Union-Tribune)
Update #2: US National Guard Mulled Using F-15 ‘to Intimidate Civilians’ Amid COVID Lockdown, Report Says (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: Fortunately this did not happen.
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