Joint Base Andrews breach triggers broad security review

[Celerity]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force ordered a broad review of security at all its installations on Friday, after an unarmed man got access to the flightline at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and entered an aircraft used by top U.S. and military officials.

Air Force leaders have asked the Air Force inspector general to look into the breach, which happened on Thursday, as well as review security protocols at bases worldwide.

“Everybody is taking this very seriously,” said chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, adding that the Air Force already adjusted some of its security protocols at Andrews this morning. He did not provide details on the adjustments, but President Joe Biden is expected to arrive at Andrews later on Friday to fly home to Wilmington, Delaware.

According to Joint Base Andrews, the man entered a C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing. The C-40 is a smaller transport jet, primarily used by members of the Cabinet, Congress and military combatant commanders. Those aircraft are not generally used for presidential travel.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-technology-john-kirby-air-force-delaware-e70d5c5e022dfec89438d2f05cab6c50

[monmouth4]

1. I read where Qanon said someone would be executed at 6 pm. I don't want to think what I'm thinking.

[soothsayer]

2. Had that same terrible thought

[PA_jen]

4. Shit!

In another thread I kind of mocked the Qanon/ execution thing as was like the whole end of the world/Rapture crap from the 80s/90s where nothing happened and a new date would be announced.

Now I am Truly scared

[old guy]

3. So, everybody is taking it seriously.

If so, how in hell did the guy get that far in the first place? Oh, I see now the horse is gone, now close the door excuse.

[Baclava]

5. Where's the damn Security police? They patrol the flightline, how do you just stroll on in?

Heads are gonna roll! (enlisted)

[Rebl2]

9. I would

Hope so.

[dalton99a]

6. "The man was turned over to local law enforcement because he had two outstanding warrants"

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

7. It's not the first time this has happened.

Remember the time Air Force One was tagged?

Bazinga!

[Celerity]

8. I was 9 years old then, living in London, never heard of it before, probably because it was a hoax.

Air Force One Graffiti Hoax

It looks so real the Air Force checks the presidential plane -- a video shows hooded graffiti artists jumping a wire fence and sneaking past guard dogs to spray paint Air Force One. Turns out it's a pricey web prank with mocked up action.

https://www.wired.com/2006/04/air-force-one-graffiti-hoax/

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

11. It was a very expensive film to make.

ECKO & DROGA5 created the most infectious virus of the year and won the Cannes Film Festival grand prix in 2006. Here's a short behind the scenes look at painting the aircraft:

[NBachers]

10. Maybe I watch too many movies, but an unarmed man could access a weapon hidden for him.