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$77 Billion Fighter Jets That Have Never Seen Combat Now Grounded Indefinitely

The U.S. Air Force fleet of stealth F-22 Raptor fighter jets, which has never seen combat despite costing the U.S. government nearly $80 billion, has now been grounded indefinitely. The order came down from the Air Force's Air Combat Command Tuesday due to "recent reports of potential oxygen system malfunctions," Air Combat Command Captain Jennifer Ferrau told ABC News. "The stand-down provides Air Force officials the opportunity to investigate the reports and ensure crews are able to safely...Full Story
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