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Breaking News: Boeing Tanker Decision (VIDEO)

By Beth Ford Roth / Home Post Blogger

Published February 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM PST

This story was published more than 14 years ago.

The Pentagon has given Boeing a $35 billion contract to build aerial refueling tankers, according to CNN. Market Watch reports that Boeing shares increased 4-percent after the Air Force announced its decision. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley said today's decision means a much overdue start to the new program (video courtesy of the Associated Press).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boo9Z8T1V38

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Blogger Beth Ford Roth was born into a military family and has covered issues important to service members and their loved ones for many years. She has worked as a broadcast journalist in both commercial television and public radio.

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